Empowering remote communities through skills training
Skill shortages in remote areas means that something as simple as repairing a leaky tap can cost thousands of dollars.
Ocean currents study dispels scientists’ assumptions about North Australian Gulf
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study investigating physical movement mechanisms of marine life and debris has dispelled assumptions and helped to improve knowledge of the ‘data-limited’ Gulf of Carpentaria.
Medical places key to breaking undersupply cycle
The Northern Territory’s critical undersupply of medical practitioners will continue unless the CDU Menzies School of Medicine is awarded Commonwealth Supported medical places.
CDU unlocks education potential in Northern Australia
New teaching and training facilities to be built at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will unlock education potential across Northern Australia, preparing for a future where the dual sector University will reinvigorate industry growth in trades and manufacturing.
CDU researcher named National Geographic Explorer
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate has been named a National Geographic Explorer in recognition of her exceptional work researching upstream solutions to food and nutrition insecurity in coastal communities.
CDU receives a share of funding to help solve key industry problems
Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) will play a vital role in shaping solutions for key Australian industries after receiving two of only 32 projects funded through the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.
CDU welcomes Universities Accord interim report’s recommendations for more accessible education
Charles Darwin University (CDU) welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to making tertiary education more accessible for First Nations Australians, following the release of the Australian Universities Accord interim report.
Tourism training for First Nations guides in the red centre
New First Nations tourism training is helping to build the professional credentials, business acumen and interpersonal skills of Aboriginal people, and in turn, secure new jobs and career options for Aboriginal communities in Central Australia.
Northern Territory agriculture industry mover and shaker takes role with research institute
Former head of NT Farmers, Paul Burke, is supporting the Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) after being appointed its Steering Committee Independent Chair.
Gold standard in NT quarantine useful for global pandemics
Australian healthcare workers can be better prepared for future pandemics, infection prevention and other scenarios that require quarantine or isolation, according to authors of a new quarantine toolkit.
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