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![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 outlines 22 policy requests for next NT Government
Charles Darwin University has outlined a series of education, infrastructure, economic, cultural and science policy requests for the next Northern Territory Government.
![ Charles Darwin University (CDU) Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of CDU TAFE Michael Hamilton said the new robotics and automation qualifications would launch later this year. ](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/230309_Diverseco-30.jpg?h=bef0d579&itok=5yE8Xafx)
New micro-credentials to bring Territorians into the future
Territorians will soon be able to upskill in the latest advancements in robotics and automation with a micro-credential collaboration between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Australian company Diverseco launching this year.
![A joint study between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and universities overseas has explored whether good-looking online sellers contribute to consumer engagement.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%284%29.png?h=199d8c1f&itok=xW9bsPAN)
Good looks drive consumer engagement, study finds
Online sellers are more likely to boost their consumer engagement if they are good-looking, according to a new study undertaken by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in collaboration with institutions in China, Vietnam and France.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) will mark International Women’s Day with the launch of the Women in Trades mentoring program to connect young women commencing their apprenticeships with women in the trades sector.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/New%20CDU%20mentoring%20program%20to%20support%20women%20in%20trades.jpg?h=58c8a5e7&itok=NB3o2Wxn)
CDU marks International Women’s Day with new initiative for women in trades
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will today launch the Women in Trades mentoring program, as part of moves to mark International Women’s Day.
![Left to right: Charles Darwin University (CDU) Executive Officer Rebecca Marrone, CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman, Maiti Nepal Chairperson and Founder Anuradha Koirala and Maiti Nepal Director Bishwo Ram Khadka.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/FB_IMG_1678285649848.jpg?h=3dbd9eac&itok=g3DiGNMW)
International Women’s Day: CDU to help women and children in Nepal rescued from human trafficking, exploitation
A new agreement between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and women’s rights organisation Maiti Nepal will be signed in Nepal to support educational opportunities for women and children rescued from trafficking and exploitation.
![Artists co-exhibiting at the Canberra Museum and Gallery](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/Kate%20Murphy_Tracing%20Conversations.jpeg?h=22dba01a&itok=vmJoDEYz)
CDU Arts Lecturer celebrates lockdown legends
A legend was born during the pandemic when a captioning error in the subtitles for an Australian Capital Territory (ACT) COVID-19 press conference saw reference to Canberrans misspelt as ‘Ken Behrens’.
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Rising prices could push more supermarket shoppers to make unhealthy choices
Rising supermarket prices could be pushing people to make more unhealthy food choices thanks to aggressive marketing ploys, new research suggests.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) Science lecturer Stephen Reynolds and graduate Yunzhu Wang construct a solar-powered car, a task that will feature in the new science and technology elective offered to arts and humanities students.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/New%20program%20to%20upskill%20arts%20students%20with%20STEM%20knowledge.jpg?h=8c1344d8&itok=rNkVHP-f)
New program to upskill arts students with STEM knowledge
A new STEM program at Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to entice arts and humanities students into science, technology and innovation, with the start of a new Advances in Science and Technology subject.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman said the new office in India was a vital step in cementing the University’s commitment to South Asia.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/DNS_0227%20%281%29.jpg?h=2142ea21&itok=5hlR0WeW)
CDU's new India office to lead to partnerships, programs and more
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has officially opened a new office in India, a major step towards attracting students from South Asia to study at our campuses in the NT and Sydney.
![A new MoU between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Remote Indigenous Parents Australia National Indigenous Corporation (RIPA) has been signed. Pictured L-R: CDU’s Professor Ruth Wallace, RIPA member Noele Anderson, CDU’s Reuben Bolt, CDU’s Northern Institute researcher Michaela Spencer and RIPA member Bjorn Christie-Johnston.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/MOU%20to%20focus%20on%20using%20Indigenous%20knowledge%20to%20empower%20remote%20NT%20communities%20-%20Min%20.jpg?h=72ae1076&itok=ybqc7vmM)
MOU to focus on using Indigenous knowledge to empower remote NT communities
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Remote Indigenous Parents Australia National Indigenous Corporation (RIPA) will aim to create more connected and inclusive schools and communities in the Northern Territory.
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