CDU VET student wins Australian Apprentice of the Year
Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) student Savanne Canobie has won the 2021 Australian Apprentice of the Year Award, becoming one of the few Northern Territory students to receive the national prize.
Solar car challenge back on track
The longest distance solar car race in the world is back on track after being put on hold for two years due to COVID-19, and Charles Darwin University (CDU) is recruiting a team to represent the Territory.
New research partnership to champion water security for Northern Australia
Three universities with headquarters in the north are partnering with the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) to develop a comprehensive program of research focused on water security in Northern Australia.
More maritime students jump on board to support industry
Students from three Darwin high schools took to the water this week to complete their studies and graduate with a Certificate II in Maritime Operations.
Water Award recognises expert’s contribution to NT
A water expert at Charles Darwin University (CDU) was recently awarded the Water Professional of the Year at the 2021 NT Water Awards.
Research reveals integrating solar energy in LNG industry cuts Australia’s carbon footprint
The integration of solar energy into Australia’s liquid natural gas (LNG) industry could dramatically reduce Australia’s carbon footprint while also creating thousands of additional jobs.
CDU growing prawns to re-establish industry
Prawn farming operations in the Northern Territory are set to recommence to support Territory producers thanks to a new selective breeding program at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Inspiring NT school students towards science study and career pathways
About 100 Northern Territory Year 9 students have spent three days participating in various STEM-related activities and workshops at Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s Casuarina Campus as part of the Santos Science Experience from 21-23 September.
Threatened shark species ‘out of sight out of mind’: first complete national assessment of Australia’s sharks and rays
The first complete assessment of extinction risk for all Australian sharks, rays and ghost sharks reveals Australia is home to more than a quarter of shark species on the planet, but 12 per cent of those are at risk of extinction.