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![Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Australia Food Technology Innovation project team have presented key ideas around the business and technical case for future shelf-stable food manufacturing in Northern Australia, at the Food Futures Conference in Darwin.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/Dr%20Warren%20Hunt%20presenting%20at%20Food%20Futures%20Conference%20-%20Compressed.jpg?h=f698a206&itok=HwOKpbjB)
Plans for NT food manufacturing plant revealed at key agricultural conference
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) research group revealed what is needed for Northern Australia to build its own food manufacturing capabilities at a leading conference on agricultural development in the North.
![Researchers from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute have released the Northern Territory’s first Social Capital Index which measures the strength of community connection and social relationships in the Territory.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/CDU%20launches%20Territory%E2%80%99s%20first%20measure%20of%20social%20capital%20%20.jpg?h=790be497&itok=d2P8rajS)
CDU launches Territory’s first measure of social capital
Charles Darwin University researchers have released the Northern Territory’s First Social Capital Index which shows that more than half of the measured opportunities for community connection are being used by Territorians to build social capital.
![For the first time Charles Darwin University (CDU) will join forces with Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to host a performance at the University’s Casuarina campus. Photo credit; Tim Nicol](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/Darwin%20Symphony%20Orchestra%20to%20light%20up%20CDU%20Amphitheatre%20%20-%20Photo%20Credit%20Tim%20Nicol%20-%20Compressed.png?h=c3635fa2&itok=MTic0_QN)
Darwin Symphony Orchestra to light up CDU Amphitheatre
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will join forces with Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to hold a performance at the University’s Casuarina campus this Saturday night.
![The first graduating cohort for 2023 includes 1,088 students in Higher Education, 1,078 in Vocational Education and Training, and 11 PhD graduates, who will receive their degrees at Darwin Convention Centre this week.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/221006_GradSelects-13.jpg?h=2807cac5&itok=fl8q9czI)
Darwin send-off for CDU graduates
The first round of 2023 graduation ceremonies will take place in the Territory this week, with over 2,000 Charles Darwin University (CDU) students set to complete their studies.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) will develop the capacity for long-distance uncrewed autonomous aircraft to identify and map the distribution of ghost-nets across the Groote Archipelago to assist in their retrieval by the Anindilyakwa Land and Sea Rangers.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/iStock-962590148.jpg?h=84071268&itok=uU6Caicv)
Drones the latest weapon being used to combat the spike in ghost nets across NT coastline
In a bid to help clear the Gulf of Carpentaria of marine debris, Charles Darwin University (CDU) will undertake a project that will use long-distance uncrewed autonomous aircraft to identify and map the distribution of ghost nets across nearly 958 km of NT coastline.
![Jaiden McGregor and Allanna Dengate are among 221 First Nations students graduating this week.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2812%29_0.png?h=3bb230ad&itok=a5u9Afye)
First Nations students celebrated in Valedictory Ceremonies
The drive to help their fellow humans is at the forefront of the minds of two Charles Darwin University (CDU) First Nations students graduating this week.
![The CDU Art Gallery will host a symposium on featured artwork Where Lakes Once Had Water on May 17.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/02n_CAT_129_26-31-12R_4x3_Sonia_Leber_David_Chesworth_Where_Lakes_Once_Had_Water%5B10826%5D.jpg?h=3076d911&itok=4_djMdqj)
Art, science and First Nations knowledge combine in Where Lakes Once Had Water symposium
The artists behind an immersive video investigating 130,000 years of changes in climate, landscape and ecology in the Northern Territory will discuss their artwork at a public symposium held at Charles Darwin University (CDU) Art Gallery on May 17.
![CDU launches its campaign in support of YES vote for First Nations Voice to Parliament.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/230515_TheVoice-13.jpg?h=e3a44b71&itok=5oLR9178)
Charles Darwin University supports YES vote for First Nations Voice to Parliament
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will endorse the YES vote in the national referendum into whether Australia should have a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
![The MonkMoney Tribute Concert for Sifat will be held at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Casuarina campus on Saturday, May 13.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-05/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2812%29.png?h=0334490a&itok=HYSirLDj)
Tribute concert to honour life of beloved student
The life and memory of Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Md Isfaqur Rahman (Sifat) will be honoured at a tribute concert this weekend.
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