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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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Therapy dogs lend a helping ear to children in Darwin
Two therapy dogs trained by a Charles Darwin University (CDU) Lecturer are quickly becoming Darwin celebrities, going from schools to libraries and courtrooms to support children and adults in need.
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Ken Suter awarded for his contribution to Northern Territory architecture
Special Projects Manager and former Chief Financial Officer at Charles Darwin University (CDU), Ken Suter, has recently won the President’s Award in the 2021 NT Architecture Awards.
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Students saddle up for Katherine show
Students at CDU’s Katherine campus have saddled up for the Katherine Show taking home a number of awards and displaying their expertise in handling horses.
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Research recommends ways to strengthen the Indigenous mental health workforce
New research by Charles Darwin University (CDU) scholars suggests a strengthened Indigenous mental health workforce could effectively improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Female refugees not adequately supported, according to CDU research
Female refugees are a highly vulnerable population and are at particular risk of experiencing a range of complex physical and mental health challenges throughout their resettlement journey, according to new research by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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Expanding the Northern Territory’s health workforce
To meet the growing demands from the health sector, Charles Darwin University (CDU) is driving the growing need to expand the health workforce in the Northern Territory.
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CDU appoints Associate Vice-Chancellor for Katherine and Big Rivers region
Charles Darwin University has appointed a new Associate Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University in Katherine. This is a new role and another first for the University which demonstrates CDU's commitment to reinvigorate the regions.
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Hub to drive agricultural research and innovation
Partners of the Northern Western Australia and Northern Territory (NWANT) Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub welcomed Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud in Darwin yesterday.
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CDU celebrates Indigenous culture and contributions during NAIDOC Week
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will join the national celebration of NAIDOC Week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and reaffirm its commitment to improving Indigenous educational outcomes.
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