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Young South Asian man in blue shirt wearing surgical gloves and pointing a syringe like it is a gun.

CDU students pitch sustainable solution to medical waste

Charles Darwin University have participated in their first international Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, with students pitching a sustainable solution to the growing problem of medical waste.

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Photo Synthesis: CDU’s Research through the Lens is a new initiative aiming to highlight the visual side of research conducted at Charles Darwin University.

New photography competition and exhibition showcases CDU’s research

From ants encircling their prey to the microscopic details of a moth’s antenna, a new photography competition and exhibition is giving the public a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of academic research.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are working with the Timor-Leste agriculture community to help increase on-farm labour productivity.

New partnership seeks to improve food security in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is taking steps to achieve greater food security for its people with a research partnership with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers to increase on-farm labour productivity

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The study by Charles Darwin shows widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans.

Culling crocs not the answer to stopping attacks: Paper

Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, according to a new study.

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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.

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.

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

Shining a renewable light on remote energy challenges

The innovative efforts to switch on renewable energy at remote Northern Territory communities will be discussed at a short film screening and panel discussion today at Charles Darwin University.

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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.

Top gong awarded to leading researcher

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

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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.

Funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service

The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service at Charles Darwin University will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Government grant for operations. 

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