News Archive - February 2004

27 February 2004
Tropical harpsichord arrives in Darwin
A hand-crafted harpsichord specially built to withstand Darwin’s tropical climate will be unveiled at the fingertips of Australia’s foremost harpsichordist tomorrow night.

26 February 2004
University appoints Chair of Desert Knowledge
Charles Darwin University today announced the inaugural appointment to the University’s Chair of Desert Knowledge, located at its Alice Springs Campus.

26 February 2004
Prestigious award for NT student
Former Charles Darwin University student, Dr. Michael Bromley, has been awarded the Australian Institute of Physics’ 2003 Bragg Medal for the best PhD thesis from an Australian university.

25 February 2004
Students on the verge of magnificence
A better Alice Springs streetscape is being created thanks to collaborative efforts between local Charles Darwin University horticultural students and the Alice Springs Town Council.

24 February 2004
University creates Indigenous think tank
An executive think tank of Indigenous leaders will help develop Indigenous research and education strategies at Charles Darwin University.

24 February 2004
Seminar: Crocodile management in the NT
Options for the future management of saltwater crocodiles in the Northern Territory forms the first presentation for the Key Centre for Tropical Wildlife Management's 2004 seminar series to be held tomorrow.

19 February 2004
Indigenous students graduate into arts and law
Eighteen Indigenous students have successfully passed an intensive Charles Darwin University bridging program that now allows them to take up a Bachelor of Laws or Higher Education Degrees in Creative Arts and Humanities at the University.

11 February 2004
Evening course introduces Yolngu culture
An understanding of the culture and languages of the many groups of Yolngu who live in northern and eastern Arnhem Land is being offered through evening classes at Charles Darwin University.

9 February 2004
Territory and Timor Leste forge stronger academic links
A Memorandum of Understanding between the new Charles Darwin University and the Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosae to be signed Monday 9 February will strengthen education and research capabilities as well as improve training outcomes for both institutions.

6 February 2004
University Pirates take on US marines
Charles Darwin University rugby team, the University Pirates, will be hosting a team from the visiting USS Germantown, an American amphibious landing ship on Saturday 7 February at 4pm.

5 February 2004
University leverages band into Adelaide Festival
Chales Darwin University has helped launch one of the Territory’s most enduring Indigenous bands into Australia’s most celebrated arts festival.

4 February 2004
University provides cutting edge
The latest $90,000 fashion design technology installed at Charles Darwin University will be putting students at the cutting edge of fashion while providing some unexpected benefits to other local industries.

4 February 2004
Scholarship open for Top End regional student
Students originally from Nhulunbuy or Katherine who are studying at Charles Darwin University can now apply for The Top End Freemason Scholarship.

3 February 2004
Leading academics join Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University today announced the appointment of four key senior positions, strengthening the organisation’s role as a leading research and education provider in specialist areas.

News Archive - February 2004

2004 Monthly News Archives