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![The IUCN has declared the first ever marine fish extinct after an assessment led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) experts. Photo: The Java Stingaree specimen. Photo credit: Edda Aßel, Museum für Naturkunde Berlin.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-12/Java%20Stingaree%20Specimen%20-%20Photo%20credit%20-%20Edda%20A%C3%9Fel%2C%20Museum%20f%C3%BCr%20Naturkunde%20Berlin.jpeg?h=3a07cb3e&itok=xyuHfz42)
A global biodiversity tipping point as first marine fish extinction declared
A species of ray, so rare it has only ever been recorded once back in the late 1800s, has been declared extinct after an assessment by an international team led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
![Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian International Islamic College founder, His Eminence the National Grand Mufti of Australia Imam Abdul Quddoos Azhari.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-12/231201_AICCMOUSigning-3_0.jpg?h=8c1344d8&itok=jwkzGvfz)
New cultural and education partnership with international college
Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory will be promoted as the preferred destination to study among students from the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will investigate the role of women in commercial seafood industry in the Northern Territory.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-11/iStock-638480494.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=Jo1nqgn2)
Study to explore growing the number of women in the NT seafood industry
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will investigate ways to grow and retain women working in the Northern Territory’s commercial seafood industry, a sector where worldwide they are significantly underrepresented.
![Students can apply for the places at Charles Darwin University from 2024.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-11/Submarine%20pic.jpg?h=7a7acfe3&itok=NTRJGHNv)
New pathway for Territorians to work on nuclear-powered submarines
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will be on the frontline of training the future generation of submarine specialists after being awarded places to support the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway.
![The Outback Active Program is run by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Southern Cross Care.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-11/Outback%20Active_Image.png?h=be7d0682&itok=Cs6ngxQe)
New program to help older residents in regional communities to stay active
A new online fitness program will support the health of ageing residents in the Katherine region while giving Charles Darwin University (CDU) students invaluable placement opportunities.
![Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Paramedic Course Coordinator Sam Willis has used virtual reality technology to facilitate communities of practice connecting students and providing them with support to undertake work placements.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-11/VR%20experience%20gets%20paramedicine%20students%20connected.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=hwhiJGri)
VR experience gets paramedicine students connected
Connecting students through virtual reality (VR) can help better prepare and support students to tackle work placements, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says.
Desert fire simulation a gamechanger for education and engagement
A new simulation game is helping indigenous rangers, landowners, children and more to learn about fire behaviour and how they can mitigate the increasing threat of infernos.
Trans and gender diverse visibility in academia critical in higher education
A year on from taking the helm of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute, Professor Kim Humphery is celebrating and reflecting on more than a work anniversary.
![The façade of Charles Darwin University’s new city campus is complete ahead of the wet season, capping off the building’s main protection against Darwin’s tropical heat and humidity.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-11/Education%20and%20Community%20Precinct.jpg?h=fc9ee1dd&itok=Hxku0wR5)
CDU’s city campus stays cool under Darwin heat
The façade of Charles Darwin University’s new city campus is complete ahead of the wet season, capping off the building’s main protection against Darwin’s tropical heat and humidity.
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