Science and Technology news
Renewable energy focus builds at CDU
Charles Darwin University has taken carriage of a facility that will enable industry and government to continue to ensure the reliable flow of energy throughout the vast expanse of the Northern Territory and further integrate renewable and conventional energy.
IT protégés in spotlight at CodeFair
Some of the Northern Territory’s brightest young minds in the information technology field are set to be rewarded at the conclusion of the Charles Darwin University IT CodeFair tomorrow.
CDU welcomes distinguished Provost
A leader with significant international experience and a distinguished academic career has been welcomed as Charles Darwin University’s new Provost.
Rangers take emergency leadership training
Charles Darwin University’s Darwin Centre for Bushfire Research, and the Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management team are hosting 25 remote community rangers at a leadership skill-building workshop in Noonamah this week.
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.
Students call to reduce single-use plastics
A Charles Darwin University environmental action group is lending its support to Plastic Free July, an initiative that encourages people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
Experts warn of species’ imminent extinction
A Charles Darwin University ecologist has joined 50 experts with the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group to publish the most comprehensive study of the extinction risks for turtles and tortoises.
Science judges place CDU ecologist in top tier
Charles Darwin University ecologist Dr Carla Eisemberg has been recognised for research excellence by judges searching for Australia’s nominee for the internationally prestigious APEC ASPIRE Prize.
Territory tales to celebrate turtle day
A series of short videos on turtles from the Territory including the story of “Bubbles”, a critically endangered Hawksbill, who was rescued in the waters off Gove, will go live this weekend to celebrate World Turtle Day on Saturday, 23 May.