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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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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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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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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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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.
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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Global sewage study reveals condition of Darwin’s harbour
A 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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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Aspiring Nurse captured by the outback way
When Coober Pedy needed a paramedic, Rod Clements answered the call.
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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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