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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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CDU researcher named NT’s Young Tall Poppy
Charles Darwin University ecologist Dr Carla Eisemberg has won the Northern Territory Young Tall Poppy Science Award for 2020 for her outstanding research that has the potential to influence health and sustainable harvest enterprises in remote communities.
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Research grant to support Indigenous early education
A project led by Charles Darwin University that aims to build on the strong cultural foundation of young Indigenous children as they move into early education has received an Australian Government Indigenous Research Exchange grant of almost $200,000.
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Traditional Larrakia welcome for CDU Indigenous leader
Larrakia custodians have performed a ceremony to officially welcome Professor Reuben Bolt as Charles Darwin University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership and Regional Outreach.
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CDU joins dual-sector call for coherent post-secondary system
Vice-Chancellors from Australia’s six dual-sector universities have today released their response to the interim report of the Productivity Commission’s review of the National Agreement on Skills and Workforce Development (NASWD).
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CDU showcases its world-class research
Research that tackles issues confronting Northern Australia, our South-east Asian neighbours and beyond is being showcased in a series of online events this week
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Ecologist links more weeds to camels
The much maligned buffel grass was not the only weed brought to arid Australia by camel, according to long-term Central Australian ecologist Dr Margaret Friedel.
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Design lecturer wins excellence award
Charles Darwin University VET lecturer Sandra Howlin has won an excellence award from the NT chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction.
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Visit CDU’s Virtual Open Day from home
People wanting to explore study opportunities at Charles Darwin University can have their questions answered from the comfort of their own homes this Sunday during the university’s Virtual Open Day.
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Five-star CDU among best in country for graduate outcomes
Charles Darwin University’s track record for graduate outcomes has gone from strength to strength following the release of the latest Good Universities Guide ratings.
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