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$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.
Read more about $3.5 million to fund new CDU TAFE Trades Training Centre in KatherineFunding 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
Read more about Funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service![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.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-05/CDU%20Vice-Chancellor%20Scott%20Bowman%20.jpg?h=2deb9fcb&itok=idyhAiU4)
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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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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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.
Read more about Research showcase uncovers impact of local studies![Savanna gliders were one of the most frequent users of the nestboxes monitored during the study.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-06/GLIDER%202.jpg?h=c32a2acd&itok=vz5nF4lg)
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.
Read more about Tree hidey-holes key to helping slow declines of small mammals![Charles Darwin University’s Dr Dylan Irvine has contributed to the development of the first ever global-scale groundwater temperature model.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-06/Dr%20Dylan%20Irvine.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=OjfE69R-)
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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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.
Read more about CDU partners with Hoops 4 Health to celebrate NAIDOC week![First Nations women smiling in front of Indigenous Art](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-06/Aunty%20pat.jpg?h=3e43625b&itok=fm8MT75l)
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.
Read more about Two strong Central Australian advocates received honorary awards![A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Charles Darwin University (CDU), Blue Lake Rancheria, Cal Poly Humboldt, and College of the Redwoods.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-06/Cal%20Poly%20MOU.jpg?h=a1e1a043&itok=ewHmBxWE)
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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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.
Read more about CDU First Nations staff share their perspective on NAIDOC Week![The book is the result of years of research by Charles Darwin University Lecturer in Colonial History Dr Robyn Smith.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-06/2020-RobynSmith.jpg?h=496c56f7&itok=rzuNmgXM)
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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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 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 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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