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July 2024 Edition

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A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University

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July 2024 edition

$3.5 million to fund new CDU TAFE Trades Training Centre in Katherine

At the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Katherine Rural Campus, the Honourable Brendan O’Connor MP Minister for Skills and Training announced CDU TAFE will receive $2.5 million to build a new Technical Trades Training centre on the site.

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A NAFI satellite image of fires across the Top End. NAFI Thas received a $588,000 grant through the Disaster Resilience Australia Package.
July 2024 edition

Funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service

The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service (NAFI) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Governm

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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.
July 2024 edition

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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Research

The footage was captured as part of a decade-long program led by Charles Darwin University and Australian National University academic Dr Karen Edyvane.
July 2024 edition

Rare footage reveals intimate family lives of blue whales

The intimate family lives of blue whales, including a blue whale nursing its calf underwater, has been revealed in extraordinary footage

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July 2024 edition

Research showcase uncovers impact of local studies

For the first time the Charles Darwin University Northern Institute hosted a research showcase in Alice Springs to highlight projects, how organisations can get involved and what impact research has in the region. 

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Savanna gliders were one of the most frequent users of the nestboxes monitored during the study.
July 2024 edition

Tree hidey-holes key to helping slow declines of small mammals

A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia. 

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Charles Darwin University’s Dr Dylan Irvine has contributed to the development of the first ever global-scale groundwater temperature model.
July 2024 edition

Global research warns climate change is increasing groundwater temperatures

A world first global groundwater temperature model projects that shallow groundwater will warm on average by between 2.1 and 3.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. 

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Community

Charles Darwin University (CDU) staff and students will celebrate NAIDOC Week and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Nations people.
July 2024 edition

CDU partners with Hoops 4 Health to celebrate NAIDOC week

This NAIDOC Week Charles Darwin University (CDU) has joined forces with a leading Northern Territory organisation that empowers First Nations young people and communities through the sport of basketball. 

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First Nations women smiling in front of Indigenous Art
July 2024 edition

Two strong Central Australian advocates received honorary awards

Charles Darwin University has recognised two central Australian advocates who have spent the majority of their careers working to improve the lives of the people living in Central Australia.

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Charles Darwin University (CDU), Blue Lake Rancheria, Cal Poly Humboldt, and College of the Redwoods.
July 2024 edition

MOU to strengthen connections with key North Coast American organisations

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and three American North Coast organisations will support collaboration and cooperation across learning, teaching and research. 

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Staff

CDU First Nations staff share their perspective on NAIDOC Week
July 2024 edition

CDU First Nations staff share their perspective on NAIDOC Week

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme of Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture. 

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The book is the result of years of research by Charles Darwin University Lecturer in Colonial History Dr Robyn Smith.
July 2024 edition

Book shines light on history of massacres across Australia’s north

A new book on the violent frontier expansion of Australia’s north will introduce readers to who led massacres of Aboriginal people, the names of their benefactors, and how these horrific events occurred.

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Student

Indigenous Nationals team members pose with executives
July 2024 edition

CDU Indigenous Nationals team compete at event

A team of Charles Darwin University (CDU) First Nations athletes travelled to Wollongong last month to take part in the Indigenous Nationals for a third straight year.

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First Nation grad
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First Nations Grandmother hopes to inspire next generation at CDU Graduation

Colleen Penangke Mack is a proud Arrernte and Kaytetye women, who was born and raised in Mparntwe. 

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CDU and NAAJA
July 2024 edition

CDU partnered with NAAJA to deliver True Justice Program on-Country

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Law School has partnered with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) to provide students with a unique glimpse into the legal syste

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