How one man’s dream opened doors to education access across the world
Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate Faisal Bin Badar never imagined his dream to improve education in his home country of Pakistan would evolve into an internationally recognised mission to build adaptable, sustainable schools across the globe.
Changing the tide: New project aims to shift attitudes around fish welfare practices
Fish are often overlooked when the term “animal welfare” is used, but a new project is working to ensure happy fins are met with the same enthusiasm as cage-free eggs or grass-fed beef.
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CDU wants us all to “Be a Better Human” in anti-violence push
Charles Darwin University has launched Be A Better Human as part of a month-long push to raise awareness on how everyone can help to reduce sexual violence.
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“But officer, I wasn’t driving!”: Research reveals the problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws
Self-driving vehicles are becoming more commonplace on our roads but the traffic legislation keeping them in check is not up to speed, according to new research led by Charles Darwin University.
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Franck Gohier named inaugural artist in residence at CDU’s Danala Campus
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is pleased to announce nationally recognised printmaker, painter, sculptor and artist Franck Gohier as the inaugural artist in residence at its newest campus, Danala | Education and Community Precinct in Darwin.
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Breaking barriers: CDU TAFE’s largest female student cohort leads the way in live production
It’s girls to the front for this year’s Cert IV in Live Production and Technical Services, with the Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE course marking the enrolment of its largest ever female student cohort in what is traditionally a male-dominated field.
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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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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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New breakthrough from CDU researchers could improve detection of potentially fatal sleep disorder
Many Australians could be suffering from undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), with CDU researchers developing a new technique to screen for the potentially fatal condition.
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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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