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![Researchers at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) will conduct a study into biting midges, an insect of concern, which can carry potentially deadly diseases that can affect Australian livestock](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-08/CDU%20investigating%20the%20biosecurity%20threat%20of%20disease%20carrying%20midges%202.jpg?h=e6efef89&itok=VadnOH5Z)
CDU investigating the biosecurity threat of disease carrying midges
Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will soon be on the frontline of protecting Northern Australia against potentially severe animal blood borne diseases with a new project looking into the biting midges, an insect of concern for its potential to carry disease that could damage the Australian livestock industry.
![A study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) has developed a framework to help reduce coal mining disasters.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-08/iStock-164852873.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=F7AmwYDk)
Monitoring wind, gas density and temperatures together can better predict mine disasters
Greater monitoring wind, gas density and temperatures in coal mines can help reduce the risk of disasters, according to a new joint Charles Darwin University (CDU) and University Technology Sydney (UTS) study.
![Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Casuarina Open Day will be held on Saturday August 19 with visitors having an opportunity to learn about the different study pathways on offer at CDU.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-08/CDU%20Open%20Day%20to%20highlight%20study%20pathways.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=g6jNwiaj)
CDU Open Day to highlight study pathways on offer
Territorians will get a taste of university life, the tertiary learning experience and explore the pathways to their lifelong passions at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Open Day at the Casuarina Campus.
![A review led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) on Australia’s environmental challenges calls for increased efforts to combat national biodiversity loss, before it is too late.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-08/A%20CDU-led%20review%20on%20Australian%20environment%20calls%20for%20increased%20efforts%20to%20combat%20biodiversity%20threats..jpg?h=df670e88&itok=cQ5ZYsp-)
Experts say radical shift needed in our relationship with the environment
A radical shift in our relationship with the environment is needed and it is time we intervene in the extinction crisis, experts say.
![More consideration should be given to animals in ecosystem restoration assessments and a new CDU study shows how this can be done.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/CDU%20Professor%20Alan%20Andersen.jpg?h=5d9f6a1d&itok=77nzIc-m)
Animal diversity key to ecosystem restoration
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study shows for the first time how animal biodiversity can be measured for assessing how well an ecosystem has been restored.
![Ocean currents around Northern Australia reveal more information about species migrations and marine debris than previously thought.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/CDU%20PhD%20candidate%20Ruth%20Patterson.jpg?h=5d9f6a1d&itok=VfCgLQ6O)
Ocean currents study dispels scientists’ assumptions about North Australian Gulf
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study investigating physical movement mechanisms of marine life and debris has dispelled assumptions and helped to improve knowledge of the ‘data-limited’ Gulf of Carpentaria.
![Two Charles Darwin University (CDU) projects have received Australian Government funding as part of the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/National%20Industry%20PhD%20Program%20.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=npVTE2sx)
CDU receives a share of funding to help solve key industry problems
Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) will play a vital role in shaping solutions for key Australian industries after receiving two of only 32 projects funded through the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.
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Northern Territory agriculture industry mover and shaker takes role with research institute
Former head of NT Farmers, Paul Burke, is supporting the Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) after being appointed its Steering Committee Independent Chair.
![The study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) explored how Artificial Intelligence could be used to assess an organisation’s agility.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/iStock-1330234595.jpg?h=df1f1a57&itok=GTvVAGBE)
AI could be used to help organisations stay agile
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be key to companies avoiding significant losses of jobs, money and more according to a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).