Field intensive proves fruitful for environmental students
In late 2023, a group of Charles Darwin University (CDU) students spent two weeks in the state of Punjab, India on a field intensive to learn about the diverse, climate-adaptive and organic farming systems across Punjab.
Uniting industry to investigate mitigation of threatened species bycatch in commercial net fisheries
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is leading an ambitious new collaborative project that will look to mitigate threatened ray and shark bycatch in northern Australian net fisheries.
Rain, hail or shine, this CDU technician has a tower to climb
For nearly 15 years, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Matthew Northwood has scrambled up towers in remote corners of the Northern Territory to test, adjust and repair technical equipment that’s providing vital information about a changing climate and impacts on our NT environment.
Origin of salties caught in Darwin Harbour revealed
Problem saltwater crocodiles are typically travelling between 100km and 200km to Darwin Harbour potentially in search of new resources or territories, according to a new study on the migration of the reptiles.
A global biodiversity tipping point as first marine fish extinction declared
A species of ray, so rare it has only ever been recorded once back in the late 1800s, has been declared extinct after an assessment by an international team led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Study to explore growing the number of women in the NT seafood industry
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will investigate ways to grow and retain women working in the Northern Territory’s commercial seafood industry, a sector where worldwide they are significantly underrepresented.
Alumni achievements celebrated at annual awards
A Darwin-born tech entrepreneur and innovator is one of a handful of individuals recognised for their extraordinary achievements at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Alumni Awards.
From Chicago to the NT: CDU PhD candidate on tropical quest to study carbon unknown
The Northern Territory’s dusty red tracks are a long way from the city streets of Chicago, but for Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate Adam Rexroade, his commute to work is far more exciting and adventurous down under.
Research alumna returns to CDU as part of fellowship
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) research alumni has returned to the University to undertake a placement as part of a prestigious fellowship supporting female agricultural researchers across the Indo Pacific.