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The Northern Territory’s citrus industry came under attack in 2018 from a highly
contagious bacterial disease called citrus canker. CDU chemists, Dr Hao Wang and Dr Vinuthaa Murthy won a contract to develop a scent profile and synthesise artificial scent lures for the detection of the disease
In the Facutly of Health we offer you a career with many opportunities, ensuring you are supported and fulfilled. We provide attractive benefits, we support colleages and, most importantly, we aim for our staff to be content, happy and heathy.
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From self-defence classes to workshops on sexual health, a group founded by students is helping Territory students feel safer, as part of a new Women’s Collective at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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Passionate about gender equity in STEM fields and youth engagement, Alina is using her love of science to promote positive change in the Northern Territory. This Katherine local chose CDU to support her goals, and has been paying it forward to support other students and women in science ever since.
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Winners have been announced for the 2021 Northern Territory Science Week Awards, with Charles Darwin University (CDU) academics and students recognised for their outstanding work in science outreach ahead of CDU’s Research Week.
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A new Pro Vice-Chancellor has been appointed to the role of Education Strategy at Charles Darwin University (CDU) to provide expert knowledge to help CDU shape the direction of its educational strategy, growth agenda and course offerings.
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From Holograms to Human - Teaching medicine to the millennials
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Dr Elnaz Saki has always been interested in natural remedies even when they lack scientific confirmation. Eager to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science, she's harnessing the power of plants found in Top End parks and gardens.