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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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New exhibition links NT’s north and south
A new exhibition at the Charles Darwin University Art Gallery will celebrate 30 years of paintings and prints by Alice Springs-based landscape artist Wayne Eager.
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Hunt on for alumni group after time capsule unearthed
More than 60 members of a Charles Darwin University alumni group called the “25 Year Club” are being asked to come forward after the unearthing of a signed polo shirt which was buried for almost a quarter of a century.
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Bring binoculars for date with feathered friends
The environment student group EnviroCollective CDU is inviting students, staff and the public to participate in a citizen science project to discover the diversity of bird species on Casuarina campus, as part of the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
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CDU celebrates NAIDOC in 2020
Charles Darwin University students have immersed themselves in Indigenous culture at an event filled with hands-on workshops and performance as part of NAIDOC celebrations.
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CDU student in line to win international competition
An animation created by a Charles Darwin University PhD student is in the running to win an international Visualise your Thesis competition.
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Ground-works to commence on Education and Community Precinct
The transformation of Darwin’s city centre is officially underway with construction commencing today on the $250 million Education and Community Precinct with Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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Research to bridge cultural disconnect
A Charles Darwin University student hopes to deliver a fresh approach to standard financial reporting that places greater emphasis on Indigenous cultural values.
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Northern Institute celebrates 10 years
One of the Northern Territory’s leading research institutions bringing an independent voice to issues impacting Territorians is celebrating a major milestone this week – its 10th birthday.
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$2.5 million to improve health of First Nations families
A program that is already showing unprecedented success in improving the health and employment outcomes of First Nations families has been awarded $2.5 million in funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council.
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