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![Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received funding to further Birthing on Country services for First Nations women.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Five-million-dollar%20boost%20to%20translational%20research%20Birthing%20on%20Country%20initiatives%20-%20Small.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=3pyncSbD)
Five-million-dollar boost to translational research Birthing on Country initiatives
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received nearly $5 million in funding to expand support for Birthing on Country services critical for First Nations mothers and babies.
Read more about Five-million-dollar boost to translational research Birthing on Country initiatives![The inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) machine was donated to Charles Darwin University (CDU) from the INPEX-led Ichthys joint venture.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/230412_INPEXLABWEUIPMENT-13.jpg?h=58c8a5e7&itok=Hy3G7i4l)
CDU receives research and development equipment from Ichthys LNG
The INPEX-led Ichthys joint venture has made a significant investment into research and development in the Northern Territory, gifting Charles Darwin University (CDU) a key piece of equipment critical for detecting traces of metals and
Read more about CDU receives research and development equipment from Ichthys LNG![Professor Reuben Bolt](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Prof%20Rubuen%20Bolt%201.jpg?h=b6d03109&itok=as2hLcVn)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor becomes first First Nations member on prestigious national science council
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) executive will join a council of experts to offer advice to the Prime Minister and cabinet on science and technology issues facing Australia.
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Expert tests if AI can help teach students accounting
ChatGPT will not be replacing human teachers anytime soon, with a study into the technology’s capabilities finding it can’t help students critically understand academic assessment solutions.
Read more about Expert tests if AI can help teach students accounting![Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers and Yugul Mangi Rangers have discovered a population of the rare threatened Speartooth Shark in the Roper River.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/PhD%20Candidate%20Julia%20Constance%20with%20a%20Speartooth%20shark%20.jpg?h=fc0aded0&itok=y_0nlrBy)
Rare and threatened shark found in the Roper River for the first time
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers and First Nations Yugul Mangi Rangers have discovered a new population of a rare and threatened shark species in the Northern Territory’s Roper River.
Read more about Rare and threatened shark found in the Roper River for the first time![Australian climate change innovators are making significant strategic decisions to better position their farming businesses and accommodate climate change uncertainty.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Farmers%20astutely%20managing%20climate%20change%20-%20compressed.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=RO8rWXdc)
Farmers astutely managing climate change
Australian farmers are becoming climate change innovators by making significant strategic decisions such as planting crops at different times to normal to better position their businesses and accommodate climate change uncertainty, new research shows.
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New study reveals kill order for melanoma cells by cannabis extract
A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth and increasing cell death rates, a new in-vitro study finds.
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Can AI write laws? Lawyer puts ChatGPT to the test
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) academic has answered one of the modern-day legal world’s most burning questions: Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) write laws?
Read more about Can AI write laws? Lawyer puts ChatGPT to the test![Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will collaborate with scientists from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) to investigate water use patterns and the efficiency of the Territory’s rain-fed cotton crops.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Study%20looking%20at%20how%20to%20make%20NT%20cotton%20industry%20get%20through%20%E2%80%9Cthose%20rainy%20days%E2%80%9D.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=Yw4R_2Rl)
Study looking at how to make NT cotton industry get through "those rainy days"
A new study into how cotton responds to Northern Territory’s rainfall patterns will help in developing a sustainable and resilient industry not reliant on irrigation.
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International network’s first meeting brings together alumni
Charles Darwin University (CDU) reached a significant milestone in efforts to be connected locally, nationally, and internationally with the inaugural meeting of the University’s Timor-Leste Alumni Network Committee.
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Annual series brings environmental science to wider audience
Environmental science is taking centre stage in an annual seminar series that showcases the work of researchers from across Charles Darwin University (CDU) and research partners.
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![Charles Darwin University Associate Professor Dianne Wepa led the study into connectedness for Māori during COVID-19.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Dianne%20Wepa.jpg?h=0f7686c9&itok=YghGkgGo)
Study examines Māori response during COVID-19
A study into the social response of Māori during the COVID-19 pandemic has found the interconnectedness of Indigenous communities could be key to developing greater and more effective public health policies.
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Mastering AI
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has launched a new Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence).
Read more about Mastering AI![The CDU Menzies School of Medicine’s new suite of micro-credentials explores emergency and disaster health.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/_DSC0064a.jpg?h=b2d9f031&itok=NV-UuOQt)
New short courses to give insight into emergency and disaster health
In a time of environmental disasters and ongoing threats of disease outbreaks, a new suite of micro-credential courses will give students access to the knowledge and strategies of how to be prepared in a crisis.
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Don’t keep your lips sealed about this band
Alice Springs locals Ruby Hill and Alex Shaw, better known as up-and-coming garage pop-rock band Sealed Lips, are taking their act to the next level thanks to the courses and lecturers from Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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