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Regional and remote projects prominent in awards that recognise Territory science champions
The Northern Territory Science Week Awards 2022 will acknowledge the champions of science for their contribution to the community's promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
![Former CDU student and The Dent Pusher Director David Eves and Prompt Auto Repairs Director Scott Petschel complete training with MTA training assessor Steve Richardson at CDU as part of a new hybrid vehicle training course held at the Casuarina campus.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-08/MTA%20-1%20-%20compressed.jpg?h=92704f59&itok=cMZZ6ZFt)
New NT training to meet electric vehicle demand
After successfully delivering its first nationally accredited hybrid and battery electric vehicle training in the Northern Territory earlier this year, the MTA this week delivered a course with Charles Darwin University (CDU) to meet local demand.
![Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) newly introduced Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) will foster innovation and protect agriculture industries against biosecurity threats, such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-08/iStock-621817188.jpg?h=271aaa1c&itok=5vo-nhqx)
Research institute seeks experts to protect and grow Northern Australia’s agriculture
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) newly introduced Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) will foster innovation and protect agriculture industries against biosecurity threats, such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
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Researchers discover hundreds of new ant species in Northern Australia’s tropics
Thousands of new species of ants from the monsoonal tropics have been discovered by researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU), making ant populations in Northern Australia some of the most diverse in the world.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) is taking essential steps toward a hydrogen industry in the NT by purchasing a Hydrogen Energy Storage System to test and evaluate hydrogen electrolysers and fuel-cells integrated into a power network at CDU’s Grid Testing Facility.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-07/CDU_2014_10_17_Suresh_Thennadil_Hres-21.jpg?h=1284dd39&itok=o2mHTi8b)
Northern Territory to receive first hydrogen-fueled generator as CDU prepares for future
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will be part of the Northern Territory’s hydrogen-fueled future with a pilot hydrogen generator, storage, and fuel-cell system to be established in Darwin.
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Supporting training and technology in advanced manufacturing in the Territory
Manufacturers in the Northern Territory will soon gain access to a multi-million-dollar advanced manufacturing facility that will house robotic and bespoke automation products.
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Farmer’s prized cow wins top award at Katherine Show
A Katherine educator who is teaching students how to work on rural farms is trying to milk all she can out of a competitive cow.
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First public training courses launched by CDU in Nhulunbuy
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is launching its first public qualifications for the local community in Nhulunbuy since 2013, as a part of the University’s plans to reinvigorate its presence in the region and train people on their home soil.
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Ants a mirror to ecosystem restoration
New research underway at Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to develop a genetics-based technique for monitoring ants and termites as indicators for the rehabilitation of ecosystems following mining.