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A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University supports YES vote for First Nations Voice to Parliament
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will endorse the YES vote in the national referendum into whether Australia should have a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
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New bird’s eye view as CDU city campus climbs high
New drone footage has revealed a sweeping bird’s eye view as construction of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) CBD campus, the Education and Community Precinct, climbs higher in the Darwin skyline.
Read more about New bird’s eye view as CDU city campus climbs highAIMS@CDU to strengthen and support the Territory’s marine science research community
A new agreement between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) will boost the Northern Territory’s marine science research capabilities.
Read more about AIMS@CDU to strengthen and support the Territory’s marine science research communityCDU submission to Universities Accord panel calls for future-focused opportunities in the NT
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has made a submission to the Australian Universities Accord panel proposing new ideas to improve higher education in Northern Australia.
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CDU researchers highlight emerging climate change risk to seafood industry
Leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) environmental microbiology researchers have presented research focused on understanding tropical rock oysters and Vibrios and the implications for food
Read more about CDU researchers highlight emerging climate change risk to seafood industryNew CDU studies finds two native Australian plants have healing properties
Two plants native to Northern Australia could have significant medicinal potential in the prevention and treatment of diseases, according to two studies by a Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate.
Read more about New CDU studies finds two native Australian plants have healing propertiesPlans for NT food manufacturing plant revealed at key agricultural conference
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) research group revealed what is needed for Northern Australia to build its own food manufacturing capabilities at a leading conference on agricultural development in the North.
Read more about Plans for NT food manufacturing plant revealed at key agricultural conferenceCDU launches Territory’s first measure of social capital
Charles Darwin University researchers have released the Northern Territory’s First Social Capital Index, showing more than half of the measured opportunities for community connection are being used by Territorians to build
Read more about CDU launches Territory’s first measure of social capitalDrones the latest weapon being used to combat the spike in ghost nets across NT coastline
In a bid to help clear the Gulf of Carpentaria of marine debris, Charles Darwin University (CDU) will undertake a project that will use long-distance uncrewed autonomous aircraft to identify and map the distribution of ghost nets across nearly 958 km of NT coastline.
Read more about Drones the latest weapon being used to combat the spike in ghost nets across NT coastlinePeople quarantined at NT’s COVID-19 facility suffered low psychological distress, report finds
The psychological distress of people in Northern Territory’s COVID-19 quarantine facility was low because those in the facility realised its importance in controlling the pandemic, according to a Charles Darwin University (CDU) study.
Read more about People quarantined at NT’s COVID-19 facility suffered low psychological distress, report findsTwitter users feeling hot, hot, hot during heat waves according to study
A first of its kind study into global Twitter activity during heatwaves has revealed why social media should be leveraged to spread information about extreme temperatures.
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CDU teams up with Volunteering NT to foster community connections
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Territory’s peak volunteering body, Volunteering NT, to support the pilot of a new employability development program - the Volunteer and Learn (VALue) Program.
Read more about CDU teams up with Volunteering NT to foster community connectionsDarwin Symphony Orchestra to light up CDU Amphitheatre
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has joined forces with Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to hold a performance at the University’s Casuarina campus.
Read more about Darwin Symphony Orchestra to light up CDU AmphitheatreArt, science and First Nations knowledge combine in Where Lakes Once Had Water symposium
The artists behind an immersive video investigating 130,000 years of changes in climate, landscape and ecology in the Northern Territory discussed their artwork at a public symposium held at Charles Darwin University (CDU) Art Gallery on May 17.
Read more about Art, science and First Nations knowledge combine in Where Lakes Once Had Water symposiumTribute concert honours life of beloved student
The life and memory of Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Md Isfaqur Rahman (Sifat) was honoured at a tribute concert last month.
Read more about Tribute concert honours life of beloved studentCDU program opens pathways for Territory women to enter politics
Women who aspire to shape the Northern Territory’s political sphere are being encouraged to apply for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Pathways to Politics Program for women, a free leadership program that aims to increase women’s representation in all levels of government.
Read more about CDU program opens pathways for Territory women to enter politicsAward-winning paramedic shines at CDU Open Day
Working at the busy intersection of education, primary healthcare, emergency medical services and public health, Amy McCaffrey, is an inspirational figure.
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CDU professor brings his extensive knowledge in Aquaculture to the NT
A global leader in aquaculture research and development, who is using sonar technology to understand fish welfare in Norway’s aquaculture farms, is hoping to continue his ground-breaking research in Australia.
Read more about CDU professor brings his extensive knowledge in Aquaculture to the NTCDU cyber security expert on centre stage at Disruptive Technologies conference
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) leading cyber security expert has travelled to Korea to take part in a key international conference on AI in the digital age.
Read more about CDU cyber security expert on centre stage at Disruptive Technologies conference‘Flow States’ artwork draws awe from Brisbane
A large-scale art installation, created by Alice Springs-based artists and Visual Arts Lecturers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) Melanie Robson and Dr Kate Murphy (who exhibits as Ellis Hutch), was one of ten installations showcased in a premier outdoor art exhibition in Brisbane last we
Read more about ‘Flow States’ artwork draws awe from BrisbaneCDU welcomes new Dean of Graduate Studies
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Dean of Graduate Studies is bringing her decades of tertiary education experience working in Australia, Canada and the UK to help improve research training.
Read more about CDU welcomes new Dean of Graduate StudiesCDU donations aid NT remote communities in flood relief efforts
Charles Darwin University (CDU) staff have rallied together to raise money for Northern Territory communities affected by the recent floods in the Big Rivers Region.
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CDU StudyStays to help students and homeowners
Territorians with a spare room in their homes have the chance to earn extra money with up to 600 Charles Darwin University (CDU) international students expected to flood into Darwin in the next few weeks with nowhere to stay.
Read more about CDU StudyStays to help students and homeownersCDU students lead change for safer LGBTQIA+ spaces
Charles Darwin University students are paving the way for safer spaces for the queer community within higher education and NT workplaces, after returning from a national summit on LGBTQIA+ representation in the public sector.
Read more about CDU students lead change for safer LGBTQIA+ spacesDarwin send-off for CDU graduates
The first round of 2023 graduation ceremonies have taken place in the Territory, with over 2,000 Charles Darwin University (CDU) students completing their studies.
Read more about Darwin send-off for CDU graduatesFirst Nations students celebrated in Valedictory Ceremonies
The drive to help their fellow humans is at the forefront of the minds of two Charles Darwin University (CDU) First Nations students who graduated in May.
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