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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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CDU Art Gallery’s new exhibit draws on experience
A new exhibition at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Art Gallery, DRAWN from the CDU Art Collection, features sketches, drawings, illustrations and works-on-paper from 1976 to present that draw on the experience of local and international artists.
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CDU growing prawns to re-establish industry
Prawn farming operations in the Northern Territory are set to recommence to support Territory producers thanks to a new selective breeding program at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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Inspiring NT school students towards science study and career pathways
About 100 Northern Territory Year 9 students have spent three days participating in various STEM-related activities and workshops at Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s Casuarina Campus as part of the Santos Science Experience from 21-23 September.
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First Nations students among CDU honorees at NT Training Awards
A First Nations health researcher who wants to contribute to the wellbeing of his people is one of the Charles Darwin University (CDU) students and teachers honoured at this year’s Northern Territory Training Awards.
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More hairdressers on their way to support industry
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is working to address skill shortages in hairdressing in the Northern Territory, as a part of the university’s apprenticeship offerings.
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Threatened shark species ‘out of sight out of mind’: first complete national assessment of Australia’s sharks and rays
The first complete assessment of extinction risk for all Australian sharks, rays and ghost sharks reveals Australia is home to more than a quarter of shark species on the planet, but 12 per cent of those are at risk of extinction.
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Supporting Northern Australia’s agricultural and food manufacturing capability
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has been awarded $735,000 to collaborate with local industry and boost manufacturing capability in the agricultural and food industries in Northern Australia, thanks to the Australian Government.
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Backing research to power up Charles Darwin University renewable microgrid project
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has been awarded more than $2 million for a project to establish a Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub which will lead research in the development of innovative, cheap and reliable green power systems, thanks to the Australian Government.
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New mapping technology to reduce bushfire risk in the Territory
New mapping technology developed by Charles Darwin University will help prevent, and limit the spread of bushfires in the Northern Territory.
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