How one man’s dream opened doors to education access across the world
Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate Faisal Bin Badar never imagined his dream to improve education in his home country of Pakistan would evolve into an internationally recognised mission to build adaptable, sustainable schools across the globe.
Chinese Lunar New Year is a chance to connect with culture
The Year of the Snake has officially begun, and the festivities will continue as the Confucius Institute hosts its annual Chinese Lunar New Year celebration.
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Seafarers creating local jobs and endless opportunities
With a world-wide shortage of seafarers’, a Northern Australia business is training up its own workforce in collaboration with Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE to ensure essential services to remote communities are maintained without relying on a fly in, fly out workforce.
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Project to improve PFAS firefighting alternative
As the world phases out use of PFAS-based foams in firefighting for the safer but less effective fluorine-free foams, a new Charles Darwin University project is aiming to increase the efficacy of this alternative foam.
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Researchers train AI to diagnose lung diseases
Artificial Intelligence could become a radiologist’s best friend, with researchers training the technology to accurately diagnose pneumonia, COVID-19 and other lung diseases.
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Forensic scientists issue call to arms to build forensic intelligence capability
Forensics has well-recognised application in the courtroom, but a new report is arguing the science has much more to give.
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Global sewage study reveals condition of Darwin’s harbour
A global study of sewage contamination in harbours, with samples taken from 18 cities across five continents, has revealed that faecal contamination of Darwin Harbour from sewage is very low compared to the rest of the world.
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Transport study reveals why journey is as important as the destination
A days’ long canoe voyage along the Arnhem Land coast can now be completed within hours in a tinnie, but accelerating movement has unique and complex implications for Indigenous peoples’ relationship with their ancestral Country, according to a new research paper.
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Walk more, drink less – a Nutritionist’s guide to the silly season
With obesity surpassing tobacco as the leading risk factor for disease in 2024, Charles Darwin University’s new Head of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging Australians to balance the joy this silly season.
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CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian
Charles Darwin University acknowledges passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC.
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