Environmental Sciences
How can we keep humans and crocodiles safe from each other?
Read more about How can we keep humans and crocodiles safe from each other?Reports of saltwater crocodile attacks on humans have increased dramatically over the past decade, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. One CDU Higher Degree by Research student is currently working on reducing the number of attacks without negatively impacting crocodile populations.
Fighting to save our small native mammals
Read more about Fighting to save our small native mammalsNative small mammals have been disappearing across Northern Australia. Charles Darwin University researcher Alex Carey wants to make sure these creatures survive and thrive well into the future.
Why I chose CDU for my research degree
Read more about Why I chose CDU for my research degreeCharles Darwin University may be small, but we have an impressive international reputation for research. Here, some of our researchers explain what made them choose to pursue a Higher Degree by Research with CDU.
How will Top End geckos cope with climate change?
Read more about How will Top End geckos cope with climate change?With the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves, how will some of our scalier friends cope with looming changes to their habitats? Crocodile researcher Kade Skelton has swapped the prehistoric predators for a littler lizard in order to find out.
Dr Jayson Ibanez is trying to save the Philippine eagle
Read more about Dr Jayson Ibanez is trying to save the Philippine eagleReading an old National Geographic magazine as a teenager sparked Dr Jayson Ibanez's love affair with the critically endangered Philippine eagle. He's spent his life and career dedicated to researching and conserving it.
A warrior for wilderness and wildlife: Meet AJ
Read more about A warrior for wilderness and wildlife: Meet AJAJ is pretty passionate about the Northern Territory. He hopes to play a part in keeping the natural wonders in his backyard as pristine as possible by studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management at CDU.
Little critters, big impact
Read more about Little critters, big impactMining is one of Australia’s largest industries. The environmental impact it has can be very high on local ecosystems and rehabilitation efforts are costly. CDU PhD candidate Allyson Malpartida is trying to change that.
From Paris to planting Australian natives: Chloe’s story
Read more about From Paris to planting Australian natives: Chloe’s storyNature lover Chloe lives in Humpty Doo and juggles her job at a plant nursery, her daughter, and her studies at CDU. She may be from Paris, but this horticulture student has set up roots in the Top End.
Rob's work gives a voice to the environment
Read more about Rob's work gives a voice to the environmentRob Law is a staunch advocate for environmental preservation and lobbies for policy change on its behalf. His CDU studies provided the perfect springboard for driving change.