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Lecturer running ultra to raise awareness
For many people running in an ultra-trail race in central Australia might seem an unsurmountable challenge, but Charles Darwin University Paramedicine Lecturer Elissa Martyn is no stranger to adversity.
![Federal Government has granted $24.5 million to Charles Darwin University for the CDU Menzies Medical Program.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-05/CDU%20Menzies%20Medical%20Program..jpg?h=c92578f7&itok=yTn3SEbb)
CDU set to deliver doctors for the Territory
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) goal of educating homegrown doctors is now a reality with the Federal Government granting $24.5 million to establish the CDU Menzies Medical Program.
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Territory talent on display at CDU Open Day
If you want to know how Charles Darwin University (CDU) can help with your career or turn your passion into a profession, then all you need to do is peek behind the curtain at this year’s Alice Springs Open Day.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Scott Bowman has been appointed as the new Alliance Executive Chair for the Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities network.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-05/CDU%20Vice-Chancellor%20Scott%20Bowman%20.jpg?h=2deb9fcb&itok=idyhAiU4)
CDU Vice-Chancellor elected for key role in international university Alliance
Charles Darwin University (CDU) Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Scott Bowman has been appointed as the new Alliance Executive Chair for the Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities network.
![Researchers at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre have found that private midwifery programs have achieved better outcomes for women and their babies.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-05/Private%20midwifery%20practices%20will%20boost%20the%20workforce%20and%20provide%20better%20care%20-%20Comrpessed.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=bsJeojXn)
Private midwifery practices will boost the workforce and provide better care
A new study by Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has shown that Australian private midwifery programs have achieved better outcomes for women and their babies compared to the Australian national average.
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Australia’s outback trainers travel more than 2000 km a week to teach students
Charles Darwin University’s Katherine Rural Campus workplace delivery trainers can travel more than 2000 kilometres in a week to meet with students on some of the most isolated cattle properties on earth.
![The study led by Associate Professor Nisha Shafiabady showed how Artificial Intelligence can help organisations prepare for future challenges such as global pandemics.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-04/Picture13.jpg?h=10802c71&itok=TlWGfyCc)
Study shows how AI can be a ‘crystal ball’ for businesses to stay afloat
Businesses unsure how to survive the next global tragedy should have no fear, with a new study showing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help organisations stay afloat in rapidly changing times.
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CDU graduate teaches Territorians visual arts in games design
The sky’s the limit for a Charles Darwin University (CDU) arts alumnus who is now teaching visual and digital skills at a Darwin-based game design company.
![John ‘Foxy’ Robinson AO is one of a handful of Territorians being recognised at this week’s graduation ceremonies.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-04/Foxy%20Robinson%20-%20Darwin%20office.jpeg?h=4521fff0&itok=GuxvlEu4)
A ‘Foxy’ move: From school drop out to Doctor of Letters
John ‘Foxy’ Robinson AO has come a long way from leaving school at 13, to now receiving an honorary doctorate from Charles Darwin University.
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