Research reveals key drivers for migration south
With the build-up on the way, new research has found that along with the tyranny of distance and high living costs, heat is one of the key drivers moving people from the tropics to Australia’s cooler southern states.
Research grant to support Indigenous early education
A project led by Charles Darwin University that aims to build on the strong cultural foundation of young Indigenous children as they move into early education has received an Australian Government Indigenous Research Exchange grant of almost $200,000.
Researcher highlights Outback solar panel threat
A Charles Darwin University researcher in Alice Springs has warned that urgent action needs to be taken to minimise the environmental threat posed by thousands of photovoltaic solar panels that will be decommissioned in the next few years.
CDU research informs global conservation effort
Charles Darwin University researchers have contributed to an international call for 30% of the planet to be protected to address the alarming collapse of the natural world.
Webcast to focus on Indigenous perspectives of COVID-19
The Northern Institute at Charles Darwin University will host its final Don’t Panic webcast this week, focusing on emergency management from an Indigenous perspective.
Webcast series to build community resilience amid pandemic
A free webcast series focusing on disaster, emergency management and community resilience will be run by Charles Darwin University’s Northern Institute starting this week.
Northern Institute marks 10 years celebrating International Women’s Day
Inspirational Territory women will share stories of overcoming the odds when they gather for the Northern Institute’s International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Casuarina campus on 6 March.
Indigenous graduates celebrate recognition of research skills
Indigenous researchers working on country are having their specialist knowledge recognised by a new credentialing system offered through CDU.
Lecture to explore vexed PFAS question
An engineer and scientist with a distinguished career in research will examine the issues raised for petrochemical and aviation firefighting following the introduction of fluorine-free foams, when he delivers the final Charles Darwin University Professorial Lecture for 2019.