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CDU goes to London
March 2025 edition

CDU to export higher education to the United Kingdom

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will begin delivering higher education in the United Kingdom (UK) after the University council voted to pursue transnational education and establish a study centre in London.

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Dr Yibarbuk holds his PhD proudly
March 2025 edition

On Country graduation ceremony honours local Savannah Fire expert and Elder

Dean Munuggullumurr Yibarbuk, a traditional owner of Djinkarr, has dedicated his life to the conservation and management of west Arnhem Land, Northern Australia and beyond.

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four people stand in front of CDU TAFE logo
March 2025 edition

CDU TAFE partners with Commonwealth to boost early childhood educator workforce in regional centres

The Northern Territory welcomed some of its newest residents with 14 Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) students from Papua New Guinea as part of the Australian Government’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme pilot. 

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Research

The vessels were recently freshened up with wraps inspired by local wildlife.
March 2025 edition

New designs hit the water for environmental research and maritime training

A refreshed fleet of three research-specification vessels is ready to hit the water in Darwin.

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The model enhances the images in various ways to highlight the most important area and analyse tissue.
March 2025 edition

AI diagnoses major cancer with near perfect accuracy

One of Australia's most common gynaecological cancers could be detected sooner and more accurately thanks to a specialised Artificial Intelligence model, new research shows.

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Simon Votto
March 2025 edition

Birds of a feather: Unexpected relationships take flight in the face of climate change

The pressures of climate change may be strengthening bonds between unlikely allies in Central Australia’s bird community as species are forced to work together to access life-saving resources, a study has found.

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Burn Area Animation Tool
March 2025 edition

Fire in motion: New animation platform and updates to key bushfire resources

A demand for data to inform fire management has prompted Charles Darwin University researchers to develop a tool animating historic bushfires across Australia.

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Dr Ruth Patterson is leading a joint scientific and industry proposal to establish a global USV network within the Global Ocean Observing System.
March 2025 edition

Keeping us current: Push for global network of autonomous surface craft

Uncrewed surface vehicles could unlock our ocean’s deepest secrets and improve weather forecasting, with plans to develop a global network of this technology set to enhance data collection in previously uncharted waters.  

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Community

Sami Azam
March 2025 edition

CDU professor an honoured guest at Bangladeshi graduation ceremony

Improving academic relations between Bangladesh and Australia will be key to driving impactful research, says Charles Darwin University (CDU) Discipline Chair of Information Technology Professor Sami Azam. 

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House of Darwin and CDU shirts
March 2025 edition

Iconic NT brand partners with CDU to ‘add a smile to students’ faces’ in colourful collaboration

A funky fresh look for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) range of apparel is set to sell out fast thanks to a bright and bold collaboration with House of Darwin.

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Staff

Seven students have graduated from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) First Nations Pre-Engineering Course, and Senior Lecturer Dr Cat Kutay as received a unique citation for her outstanding efforts to support students.
March 2025 edition

Pre-engineering course thrives as lecturer receives outstanding citation

Charles Darwin University (CDU) Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Technology, Dr Cat Kutay, has received a 2024 Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning as part of the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). 

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Student

Student council
March 2025 edition

‘Bold group of thinkers’: Leadership shake-up for CDU student council

As students dive into the first semester of 2025, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new student council is also preparing to become a voice for the 22,000-strong cohort. 

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