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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.
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Iconic Australian plant is the toast of UK’s botanical artist community
A botanical artwork of the iconic and crucial yet threatened Spotted Mangrove (Rhizophora stylosa) is one of 30 pieces of botanical art being showcased at the famous Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew.
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Our Territory Connections and why they matter
Territorians are being encouraged to participate in a new survey launched today by Charles Darwin University (CDU) to better understand what makes a good life for people living in the Territory.
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More maritime students jump on board to support industry
Students from three Darwin high schools took to the water this week to complete their studies and graduate with a Certificate II in Maritime Operations.
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First Nations fire knowledge is reducing the severity of Africa’s wildfires and cutting emissions
Territory fire experts from Charles Darwin University (CDU) are in Africa applying Australian First Nations fire mitigation to better protect wildlife and flora and reduce wildfire emissions.
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Water Award recognises expert’s contribution to NT
A water expert at Charles Darwin University (CDU) was recently awarded the Water Professional of the Year at the 2021 NT Water Awards.
Indigenous researchers awarded new ARC grants
Indigenous researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are set to re-envision their research fields thanks to two new projects in Indigenous archaeology and digital Yolŋu living maps, funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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Accessible psychology services at CDU Wellness Centre for Territorians
As Territorians deal with the fallback of COVID-19, the demand for psychology services in the Territory has increased, and a subsidised psychology service at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Wellness Centre is easing the burden.
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Youth advocate Sizol Fuyana named NT Young Australian of the Year
Bachelor of Laws and Psychology student at Charles Darwin University (CDU), Sizol Fuyana, has been named 2022 NT Young Australian of the Year at an awards ceremony last night.
More workers trained for mango farms in the Territory
NT Farmers, Melaleuca Australia and Charles Darwin University (CDU) are partnering together to provide training and employment opportunities to job seekers who have resettled in the Territory from The Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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