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August 2024 Edition

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A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) is holding it’s Casuarina Campus Open Day this Saturday August 17 with attendees having the chance to discover what is on offer at CDU.
August 2024 edition

CDU Casuarina Open Day to shine a light on new opportunities

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will host its 2024 Open Day at its Casuarina Campus this Saturday to give Territorians a peak at what the University has to offer.

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Iconic Australian Actor and First Nations advocate, Jack Thompson AM will deliver the 23rd Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture at Charles Darwin University (CDU) on 7 August. Photo Credit Peter Brew-Bevan.
August 2024 edition

Iconic Australian Jack Thompson AM delivers this year’s Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture

Iconic Australian actor and First Nations advocate Jack Thompson AM has delivered the 23rd Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture at Charles Darwin University (CDU) this month.

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Charles Darwin University has become a member of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance, a node of the Australian Defence Science and Universities Network.
August 2024 edition

CDU strengthens defence ties with Alliance

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will bring its strategic location and unique research capabilities to the table of an important organisation dedicated to advancing Australia’s defence innovation, science, and technology capabilities. 

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Research

The study was conducted by Charles Darwin University (CDU) Linguistics Lecturer Dr Awni Etaywe.
August 2024 edition

Patterns of identity attacks in extremist language uncover their violent intentions

A groundbreaking new study into the patterns of terrorist language could help authorities create algorithms to detect and flag extremist content online.

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The new book by Dr Seb Dianati explores the ethics and ideologies of Massive Open Online Courses.
August 2024 edition

Should you study a short course with Harvard or Stanford? New book says to think twice

Online platforms which once promised to make learning from universities such as Harvard and Stanford available to the masses are turning education into a product which can be traded, bought, or sold according to a new book challenging the ethics of these sites.

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Professor of Tropical Aquaculture Sunil Kadri recently presented at F3 Future of Fish Feed in Silicon Valley in the United States.
August 2024 edition

Expert talks aquaculture at major conference

A leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) academic in aquaculture has shared his expertise at a prestigious event at one of the world’s most prolific global centres for technology and innovation. 

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CDU Groundwater researchers are calling on citizen scientists to use water sampling kits to collect groundwater to help increase understanding of water quality across northern Australia.
August 2024 edition

Calling all citizen scientists to learn more about groundwater

Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are calling out for over 500 citizen scientists living in the northern part of the Territory and Western Australia to collect water samples from their bores using sampling kits in a bid to increase water security. 

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Community

: Scott McDinny and Lauren Mellor installing solar at Mumathumburru (West Island). Credit: Rachel Mounsey.
August 2024 edition

Shining a renewable light on remote energy challenges

The innovative efforts to switch on renewable energy at remote Northern Territory communities was discussed at a short film screening and panel discussion held at Charles Darwin University (CDU) this month. 

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Hairdresser stands over her client
August 2024 edition

From hairdresser to business owner

Esme Pye was 16 years old when she left Australia for the United Kingdom to be a hairdressing apprentice, but she missed the sunshine so returned home before completing the apprenticeship.

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Staff

Beauty therapists pose at WorldSkills Australia event
August 2024 edition

Local beauty team exude excellence at skills forum

Two members of the Charles Darwin University TAFE Beauty team were invited to participate at the 2024 Australian Skills Excellence Forum in Adelaide. 

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Professor Steven Greenland has been appointed Dean of Graduate Studies at Charles Darwin University.
August 2024 edition

Worldly academic brings breadth of experience to role

A scholar with decades of academic and industry research experience has been appointed Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Dean of Graduate Studies.

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More consideration should be given to animals in ecosystem restoration assessments and a new CDU study shows how this can be done.
August 2024 edition

Top gong awarded to leading researcher

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher and globally recognised ecologist has been awarded a prestigious medal for his contributions to ecological science. 

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Student

Women standing in front of nature setting
August 2024 edition

Relevant and hands on learning inspired this Environment Masters Student

Yvette Douglas never dreamed of going to university, never mind being an aspiring PhD student. 

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Health immersion day
August 2024 edition

Health Immersion Day showcases career path for school students

Earlier this month 32 senior high school students attended Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Casuarina campus for the inaugural Health Immersion Day to experience a day in the life of a health student.

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Minister for Education the Honourable Jason Clare MP has awarded 12 Charles Darwin University (CDU) students Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship, in a bid to encourage more people to become teachers.
August 2024 edition

Twelve CDU students receive key teaching scholarship

Twelve students from Charles Darwin University (CDU) have today each been awarded a Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship, in a bid to encourage more people to become teachers. 

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Women in greenhouse
August 2024 edition

CDU introduces the first Australian accredited course to help nature therapy bloom

In an Australian first, Charles Darwin University (CDU) is introducing a nationally accredited course in Therapeutic Horticulture, bringing an alternative therapy technique to complement a range of health and social services.

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