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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) will today open a new office in India.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/CDU%20VC%20Scott%20Bowman_0674%20%281%29.jpg?h=4c4fe9cc&itok=ElpsBWHG)
CDU opens office in India to assist South Asian students wanting to study in Australia
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is today taking a big step towards attracting students from South Asia to campuses in the Northern Territory and Sydney, with the opening of a new office in India.
![National Science Week will run from August 12 to 20 across Australia with a wide range of activities for all ages to enjoy. From L-R: Miguel Clark, Eleanor Hallett and Rafael Clark are in an epic quest for bugs.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-03/230217_ScienceWeekLaunchPromo-36.jpg?h=671fa031&itok=tWfHG-Nc)
Calling all bright sparks to light up NT National Science Week
Bright ideas for innovative science engagement projects are being called on to entertain and inspire at the 2023 National Science Week in the Territory.
![Dr Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie said that for a circular economy to work, we must put a value on waste.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-02/iStock-1455357064-min.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=r0Q5zLvm)
For circular economy model to work, we need to value waste, says a CDU expert
People’s attitudes towards waste needs to change substantially with a value put on our rubbish, if we are serious about reusing resources, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says.
![Over a thousand students will be welcomed to Charles Darwin University (CDU) campuses across the country and online as Orientation Week events get underway before the Semester begins on March 6.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-02/_CDU0119.jpg?h=58c8a5e7&itok=bZpr77dV)
Over a thousand students to get an early taste of university life as CDU Orientation Week begins
Students from across Australia and overseas are about to get their first taste of university life as Orientation Week activities begin at Charles Darwin University (CDU) campuses and online this week.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) has today launched CDU TAFE, a dedicated area to expand and deliver opportunities for training and skill development in the Northern Territory.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-02/210514_CDU_192%20%281%29.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=nIYONwYq)
University launches CDU TAFE to better support the Territory’s training and skills
The Northern Territory is set to enjoy a renewed focus on vocational education and training with Charles Darwin University (CDU) launching CDU TAFE to focus on future growth and job opportunities.
![CDU researchers tackle remote waste management in remote communities.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-02/Remote%20waste%20management_low%20res.jpg?h=662a18af&itok=faeFPWOu)
CDU researchers tackle remote waste
In faraway outback towns across the Northern Territory, the tyranny of distance resulting in high transport costs means goods arrive, but sometimes never leave.
![Rohan Fisher develops web app to study fire edges.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-02/Rohan%20Fisher%20Fire%20Simulation9a-min.jpg?h=ce35deff&itok=ZNBsxTIH)
New fire-edge maps helping to understand how landscapes stop fires
A land’s topography and landscape features have an influence on how fires behave, which is why local knowledge is vital in fire management.
![About 30% of Litchfield National Park could be infested with gabba grass in 10 years.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-02/Gabba%20Grass.jpeg?h=572eea6f&itok=vmfYJLJY)
Major investment urgently needed to protect Litchfield National Park from gamba grass
New research has warned that almost 30% of Litchfield National Park could be infested with the invasive weed gamba grass within a decade.
![A Charles Darwin University (CDU) student has developed an augmented reality app to aid construction safety training in remote NT communities.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-02/CDU%20alumnus%20Mr%20Anand%20Kujur.jpg?h=8c1344d8&itok=FPv8DrPK)
CDU student’s app aids construction safety in remote NT communities
A former Charles Darwin University (CDU) student has developed an augmented reality app to aid construction safety training in remote NT communities, and assist First Nations workers to learn and work on country while improving local housing.
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