CDU Uni News
A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University
New student accommodation for CDU City Campus
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has received land in the Darwin CBD from the Northern Territory Government for the development of purpose-built student accommodation, next door to CDU’s City Campus.
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Trades training facility climbs high with structural steel
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Trades Training Centre is taking shape, with structural steel and a roof recently being installed.
Read more about Trades training facility climbs high with structural steelCDU welcomes financial support for student placements
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to bring in paid placements for certain study areas, as it will help northern Australia’s essential worker crisis.
Read more about CDU welcomes financial support for student placementsCDU set to deliver doctors for the Territory
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) goal of educating homegrown doctors is now a reality with the Federal Government granting $24.6 million to establish the CDU Menzies Medical Program.
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New project to enhance Australia-China agriculture and aquaculture
Enhancing the quality of Australian seafood and initiatives to introducing new dragon fruit cropping technologies will be among the knowledge exchanged between Australian and Chinese researchers in a new project.
Read more about New project to enhance Australia-China agriculture and aquacultureInternational conference brings Darwin to Greece and the world
The anglicisation of family names in Greek migrants, understanding interactions between Greeks and Indigenous Australians, using AI to teach Modern Greek, and more was discussed at an international conference beginning in Darwin.
Read more about International conference brings Darwin to Greece and the worldHow terrorists use language to justify violence
Victim-blaming, denial and reversal are among the tactics used by terrorists to justify their violent actions and influence audience perceptions of harm and agency, according to a new CDU study examining the language of some of the world’s most notorious individuals.
Read more about How terrorists use language to justify violence“What attracts audiences to pornography?” Study sheds light
New research conducted at CDU is among the first to consider the role of ‘content creators’ within the modern pornography landscape.
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CDU celebrates National Careers Week to show pathways to students
CDU recently celebrated National Careers Week, a week aimed at showcasing the various career opportunities and development pathways available to students.
Read more about CDU celebrates National Careers Week to show pathways to studentsHigh school students explore the future of science at CDU
Year 11 students from schools across the Northern Territory were recently welcomed to CDU for the highly anticipated Year 11 Science Excellence Experience.
Read more about High school students explore the future of science at CDUComedy and science combine in Darwin debut
CDU researchers and experts are welcomed to take centre stage and share their knowledge with a spark of humour at the first Science Comedy Program in Darwin.
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CDU social work lecturer leads change to boost placements and health outcomes
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) allied health lecturer has been nominated for an esteemed industry award, for turning the tide on placements and helping to expand the NT social work workforce.
Read more about CDU social work lecturer leads change to boost placements and health outcomesIs there a singer in all of us?
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) Lecturer in Vocal Studies is proving that with the right skills almost anyone can learn to sing.
Read more about Is there a singer in all of us?Barra, basil and bok choy – how aquaponics is providing a tasty harvest at CDU
Charles Darwin University (CDU) aquaculture trainer Morris Pizzutto knows a thing or two when it comes to fish and plants, so it’s no surprise that he has plenty of fresh, organic herbs, fruits, and vegetables for Casuarina campus staff to take home thanks to a clever filtration system.
Read more about Barra, basil and bok choy – how aquaponics is providing a tasty harvest at CDULecturer running ultra to raise awareness
For many people running in an ultra-trail race in central Australia might seem an unsurmountable challenge, but Charles Darwin University Paramedicine Lecturer Elissa Martyn is no stranger to adversity.
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Knowledge is power for this aspiring First Nations student
A First Nations student who learnt local knowledge from his grandmother is now sharing it as a tour guide.
Read more about Knowledge is power for this aspiring First Nations studentMuso launch guitar and piano lessons for CDU students
Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s student-led Music Society (the CDU Musos) is now offering new lessons in guitar and piano.
Read more about Muso launch guitar and piano lessons for CDU studentsAllied Health Expo gives students hope for future Territory careers
Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory’s health sector have joined forces to help allied health students forge their career paths to support better health outcomes for Territorians.
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