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The use of tinnies in remote transport has led to significant shifts in the way Indigenous Australians engage in the land. Picture: Sam Williams

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Frist Nations exchange to India
February 2025 edition

First Nations Rangers and experts visit indigenous/Adivasi communities in India to share knowledge

Among the Indigenous communities across the globe, one common aspect is people’s deep connections to their lands. 

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Charles Darwin University researchers will work to improve fluorine-free foams used in aircraft rescue and firefighting.
February 2025 edition

Project to improve PFAS firefighting alternative

As the world phases out use of PFAS-based foams in firefighting for the safer but less effective fluorine-free foams, a new Charles Darwin University project is aiming to increase the efficacy of this alternative foam.

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The use of tinnies in remote transport has led to significant shifts in the way Indigenous Australians engage in the land. Picture: Sam Williams
February 2025 edition

Transport study reveals why journey is as important as the destination

A days’ long canoe voyage along the Arnhem Land coast can now be completed within hours in a tinnie, but accelerating movement has unique and complex implications for Indigenous peoples’ relationship with their ancestral Country, according to a new research paper. 

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Research

UQ's Stephen Carleton and CDU's Adelle Sefton-Rowston
February 2025 edition

Is Darwin a ‘forgotten literary capital?’: New project to bring the city into national literary spotlight

Darwin is often written out of the conversation about Australia’s literary prowess, but a new research project aims to turn the page on this reputation and bring the Territory’s capital city into the spotlight. 

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Dr Felicity McLure
February 2025 edition

Love thy neighbour: How church-based schools are creating hope for the future

Hope for the future is key to combatting the rising rates of mental illness among Australian kids, and a new study has found a values-driven education – often found in faith-based schools – is a step in the right direction.


 

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Automated diagnosis of respiratory diseases from lung ultrasound videos ensuring XAI: an innovative hybrid model approach.
February 2025 edition

Researchers train AI to diagnose lung diseases

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become a radiologist’s best friend, with researchers training the technology to accurately diagnose pneumonia, COVID-19 and other lung diseases.

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Darwin 2
February 2025 edition

Global sewage study reveals condition of Darwin’s harbour

global study of sewage contamination in harbours, with samples taken from 18 cities across five continents, has revealed that faecal contamination of Darw

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Community

RINA Conference
February 2025 edition

Good for students, good for industry: RINA’s first postgraduate conference shapes northern Australia’s future

The ideas set to shape the future of agriculture and aquaculture will be on display in the Top End thanks to an inaugural conference dedicated to postgraduate research.

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Midpul
February 2025 edition

Gallery’s first exhibition spotlights NT artists’ connection to Country

The inaugural art exhibition held at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new gallery in the heart of the city is set to showcase the relationship between artists’ environment and creative instincts.

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Md Muhibur Rahman Suhel (Ryan) and Ruby Hatfield at the 2024 Engineers Without Borders showcase
February 2025 edition

Engineering a sustainable future: CDU students’ oyster project earns top honours

Three students’ efforts to reduce erosion on a remote island by introducing new homes for oysters have been recognised with a prestigious Community Partner Award.

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Staff

CDU makes Indonesia push with new appointment
February 2025 edition

CDU makes Indonesia push with new appointment

Charles Darwin University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Nathan Franklin to the role of Associate Vice-Chancellor (AVC) Indonesia. 

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Matt Bern of Territory FM
February 2025 edition

New studio marks new chapter for NT radio station

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) very own radio station has upgraded to a new state-of-the-art studio in the city’s heart after more than 40 years in its original home.

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Student

Tan Thai
February 2025 edition

‘Nothing worthwhile is easy’: Darwin engineer’s pathway to supporting his community

It was a love of puzzles and problem solving that led Tan Thai down the path of engineering – and now he shares that lightbulb moment with everyone.

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man stands in front of sign in outback
February 2025 edition

Aspiring Nurse captured by the outback way

When Coober Pedy needed a paramedic, Rod Clements answered the call. 

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maritime-students
February 2025 edition

Seafarers creating local jobs and endless opportunities

With a world-wide shortage of seafarers’, a Northern Australia business is training up its own workforce in collaboration with Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE to ensure essential services to remote communities are maintained without relying on a fly in, fly out workforce.

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