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.
A centre for drought resilience innovation in the Top End
A new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub based in Darwin is set to transform the way that Top End producers and communities prepare for and respond to drought.
New Vice-Chancellor welcomed to campus
Charles Darwin University has welcomed its new Vice Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman onto the Casuarina campus in Darwin.
After leading an all-staff meeting, he was greeted by staff and students at CDU’s Casuarina campus and said he was excited to get to work.
The Resilience Project founder to feature at CDU youth event
The Resilience Project founder, responsible for his work with schools and some of Australia’s most famous athletes, will be the keynote speaker at the Charles Darwin University’s Youth Futures Workshop next week.
A farewell to migrating shorebirds and their champion
It’s the time of year when thousands of migratory shorebirds take off from Top End coasts and fly north – some as far as the Arctic Circle.
They will return around October, but one of their strongest advocates, Dr Amanda Lilleyman, is also leaving Darwin.
Study finds cultural inclusion key for remote Indigenous students
A Charles Darwin University study has sought to examine the policy reasons why Aboriginal students in remote Northern Territory schools are underperforming under a western education model and framework.
Tai chi brings relief and better outcomes to breast cancer survivors
The Chinese movement and meditation technique, Tai chi, has been found to assist in the relief of a cluster of symptoms experienced by breast cancer survivors.
Chief Justice to highlight judicial independence at Tenth Austin Asche Oration
The Hon. Chief Justice of Australia Susan Kiefel AC will explore the issues surrounding judicial independence when she delivers the Tenth Austin Asche Oration in Law and Governance in Darwin on Saturday.
Aeromedical Retrieval postgraduate program takes off
The only Master’s Aeromedical Retrieval course in Australia and a Graduate Certificate are now underway at CDU.
Indigenous birthing services vital to health of mothers and babies
Charles Darwin University midwifery researchers are calling for Indigenous-led birthing centres to expand across Australia after a seven-year study found a 50 per cent decrease in preterm births and an improvement in breastfeeding and antenatal care for First Nations families.
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