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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.
![The Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture will be held for the first time on Gurindji Country, the birthplace of Aboriginal Land Rights, in the heart of the Northern Territory.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-06/GURINDJI%20FDF%20CONCERT%20-%20Nicole%20Zicchino.jpg?h=76bc3a33&itok=LkhS347r)
Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture to be held on Gurindji Country for the first time
The Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture will be held for the first time on Gurindji Country, the birthplace of Aboriginal Land Rights, in the heart of the Northern Territory.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) will field a team of students to compete at the Indigenous Nationals event for the first time from June 26-30. The team were presented with their uniforms before flying out to Brisbane for the competition.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-06/CDU%20Indigenous%20Nationals%20Team%20-%20Min%202.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=VVO8OqXA)
First Nations students to create history in national sports competition
For the first time ever, Charles Darwin University (CDU) will field a team of 14 students and athletes to compete in next week’s Indigenous Nationals, being held in Brisbane.
New CDU and RMIT joint facility to drive development of the aerospace industry in Northern Australia
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will house an advanced manufacturing and test flight facility for the development of drones, as well as broader aerospace and defence industry parts.
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CDU waives student fees for hair and beauty apprentices
To encourage more students to study hair, beauty and barbering in 2022, Charles Darwin University (CDU) will waive student fees for apprentices enrolled in these courses to assist employers and apprentices.
![A group of international students went on a tour to Alice Springs in May to discover employment opportunities in Central Australia.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-06/20220504_145401%20-%20Compressed.jpg?h=84071268&itok=8SKl5au9)
New agreement to attract more international students to Central Australia
International students are being given more opportunities to live and find employment in Central Australia, thanks to a new partnership between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Central Desert Regional Council.
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Building closer connections between the Territory and Denpasar
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has joined a City of Darwin delegation on a journey to Denpasar, Indonesia this month to form close partnerships between the Territory's tropical capital Darwin and Denpasar.
![New study looking into the movement and social habits of the iconic Thorny Devils](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-06/thorny%20devil%20-%20by%20Altair%20Alim.jpg?h=a8e4f6a7&itok=k5w8hmDZ)
School students inspire study into Central Australia’s infamous Thorny Devils
A Central Australian researcher from Charles Darwin University is analysing the social behaviour and physiology of Australia’s Thorny Devil to answer unexplained questions about the iconic creature.
CDU Careers Centre supporting students to achieve career success
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has launched a new Careers Centre to aid Territory students and graduates to land their dream job and to better support them in their careers.
STEM on roadshow across the Territory
Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Inspired NT are launching the 2022 STEM Roadshow which has opened with the NT Schools Solar Car Challenge at CDU.
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