Musical minds to become stars after film’s award nominations
An independent feature film with a cast and crew made up entirely of Alice Springs locals has become a strong contender for several major awards after capturing the hearts of the nation.
Outback hairdresser a cut above the rest
Charles Darwin University hairdressing apprentice Cherelle Williams works at one of the most remote salons in the world but that hasn’t stopped her from winning a student excellence award.
NT croc resurgence under investigation
A team of researchers from Charles Darwin University will investigate the impact of the recovery of the northern Australian estuarine crocodile population on river ecosystems after being awarded a Discovery grant in the latest round of Australian Research Council funding.
CDU secures $2 million research boost
Charles Darwin University researchers have been awarded more than $2 million in funding following the latest round of Australian Research Council funding announcements.
CDU graduate looking to trial ‘life-saving’ smartwatch
A Charles Darwin University graduate who has developed a potentially lifesaving smartwatch designed to help address remote health issues is aiming to trial the project in Indigenous communities.
Apprentice Aimee top of the class
Apprentice hairdresser Aimee Sawtell has just taken another small step toward her ambition of becoming a hair dresser in the Australian Outback.
CDU releases restructure plan to balance budget for 2021
After six weeks of consultation and feedback with staff, industry and the NT Government, Charles Darwin University today released its Change Plans to unify Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education across the university campuses and balance the budget through $9m in savings.
Wildlife flourishes when buffel removed
Scientists in Central Australia have confirmed that native wildlife will flourish in areas where the introduced weed buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) has been removed.
Calculating a pathway for Indigenous accountants
A new Charles Darwin University initiative is set to significantly boost the number of Indigenous accountants working across the Northern Territory and Australia.
International student flight on track
Charles Darwin University (CDU) remains on track to be the first university in the country to pilot a program which will see its international students return to Australia, with the flight almost at capacity and set to arrive on 30 November.
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