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June 2024 Edition

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A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University

ECP Woods street view
June 2024 edition

New student accommodation for CDU City Campus

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has received land in the Darwin CBD from the Northern Territory Government for the development of purpose-built student accommodation, next door to CDU’s City Campus. 

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NTG TTC media event
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Trades training facility climbs high with structural steel

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Trades Training Centre is taking shape, with structural steel and a roof recently being installed.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to bring in support payments for students studying teaching, nursing, midwifery or social work who undertake work placements.
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CDU welcomes financial support for student placements

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to bring in paid placements for certain study areas, as it will help northern Australia’s essential worker crisis. 

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Federal Government has granted $24.5 million to Charles Darwin University for the CDU Menzies Medical Program.
June 2024 edition

CDU set to deliver doctors for the Territory

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) goal of educating homegrown doctors is now a reality with the Federal Government granting $24.6 million to establish the CDU Menzies Medical Program. 

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Research

The Charles Darwin University-led project will allow Australian and Chinese researchers to share research and industry knowledge.
June 2024 edition

New project to enhance Australia-China agriculture and aquaculture

Enhancing the quality of Australian seafood and initiatives to introducing new dragon fruit cropping technologies will be among the knowledge exchanged between Australian and Chinese researchers in a new project.

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Conference organiser and Charles Darwin University Associate Professor in Greek and Hellenic Studies George Frazis said this year's conference would cover a wide range of topics.
June 2024 edition

International conference brings Darwin to Greece and the world

The anglicisation of family names in Greek migrants, understanding interactions between Greeks and Indigenous Australians, using AI to teach Modern Greek, and more was discussed at an international conference beginning in Darwin. 

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The study was conducted by Charles Darwin University (CDU) Linguistics Lecturer Dr Awni Etaywe.
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How terrorists use language to justify violence

Victim-blaming, denial and reversal are among the tactics used by terrorists to justify their violent actions and influence audience perceptions of harm and agency, according to a new CDU study examining the language of some of the world’s most notorious individuals.

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The study was conducted within Charles Darwin University’s Faculty of Health with co-author Dr Kim Caudwell.
June 2024 edition

“What attracts audiences to pornography?” Study sheds light

New research conducted at CDU is among the first to consider the role of ‘content creators’ within the modern pornography landscape.

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Community

CDU celebrates National Careers Week
June 2024 edition

CDU celebrates National Careers Week to show pathways to students

CDU recently celebrated National Careers Week, a week aimed at showcasing the various career opportunities and development pathways available to students. 

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year 11 science experience
June 2024 edition

High school students explore the future of science at CDU

Year 11 students from schools across the Northern Territory were recently welcomed to CDU for the highly anticipated Year 11 Science Excellence Experience. 

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Darwin Science Comedy Program - supplied
June 2024 edition

Comedy and science combine in Darwin debut

CDU researchers and experts are welcomed to take centre stage and share their knowledge with a spark of humour at the first Science Comedy Program in Darwin. 

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Staff

Angus Stead
June 2024 edition

CDU social work lecturer leads change to boost placements and health outcomes

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) allied health lecturer has been nominated for an esteemed industry award, for turning the tide on placements and helping to expand the NT social work workforce.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) Lecturer in Vocal Studies Paolo Fabris is proving that with the right skills almost anyone can learn to sing.
June 2024 edition

Is there a singer in all of us?

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) Lecturer in Vocal Studies is proving that with the right skills almost anyone can learn to sing. 

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Morris Pizzutto
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Barra, basil and bok choy – how aquaponics is providing a tasty harvest at CDU

Charles Darwin University (CDU) aquaculture trainer Morris Pizzutto knows a thing or two when it comes to fish and plants, so it’s no surprise that he has plenty of fresh, organic herbs, fruits, and vegetables for Casuarina campus staff to take home thanks to a clever filtration system.

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trail at night
June 2024 edition

Lecturer running ultra to raise awareness

For many people running in an ultra-trail race in central Australia might seem an unsurmountable challenge, but Charles Darwin University Paramedicine Lecturer Elissa Martyn is no stranger to adversity. 

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Student

man standing in chasm
June 2024 edition

Knowledge is power for this aspiring First Nations student

A First Nations student who learnt local knowledge from his grandmother is now sharing it as a tour guide. 

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CDU Muso pic
June 2024 edition

Muso launch guitar and piano lessons for CDU students

Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s student-led Music Society (the CDU Musos) is now offering new lessons in guitar and piano. 

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory’s health sector are joining forces to help allied health students forge their career paths to support better health outcomes for Territorians.
June 2024 edition

Allied Health Expo gives students hope for future Territory careers

Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory’s health sector have joined forces to help allied health students forge their career paths to support better health outcomes for Territorians.

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