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MILKUM GA WALŊA: Pattern, camera, life and RAŊIPUY: The beach is breathing open at the CDU Art Gallery from August 1, 2025.

New exhibitions bring First Nations perspectives and collaborative artistry to the forefront

A vision to capture and share sacred values, knowledge and connections through modern technology will come to life in two new exhibitions at Charles Darwin University Art Gallery this week. 

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Deepika Mathur

Can regional construction projects achieve zero waste? Study reveals how

It is possible to create little to no rubbish from building construction in regional towns, but the chain of responsibility starts at the top with those commissioning a project needing to consider waste reduction from the planning stages. 

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Professor Steven Greenland has been appointed Dean of Graduate Studies at Charles Darwin University.

Territory mangoes, Kakadu plums, NT Barramundi: The quest for Northern Territory premium brands

Territory Mangoes, NT beef, local barramundi and Kakadu plums are among the Northern Territory’s major exports – but once they’re on the plate, how many people ponder the origin of these products?

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CDU student brings Italian culture to the airwaves with new Territory FM show

Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Fabiola Del Signore is sharing her love of Italian music and culture with the Top End, launching her first radio show on Territory FM this month. 

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Maria Randazzo

‘AI is not intelligent at all’: Why our dignity is at risk

The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our interactions, but threatens human dignity on a worldwide scale, according to a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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From scalpel to sketchpad: FIFO surgeon finds creative calling through CDU

Darwin-based surgeon Dr Stephanie Weidlich is proving it’s never too late to expand your horizons, blending a demanding medical career with a growing passion for architecture, thanks to her studies at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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Young woman stands in front of native Australian trees on the Casuarina Campus in Darwin. She wears a black dress and cardigan and holds one of her watercolour pieces.

East meets Top End: Chinese scholar blends ancient ink art with Territory landscapes

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is home to a growing number of international researchers, including Xiao Xiao, a Chinese artist and academic whose PhD project is combining the traditions of Chinese ink painting with the distinctive native landscapes of Northern Australia.

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CDU rises in 2026 QS World University Rankings, bucking national trend

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has climbed to 584 in the prestigious 2026 QS World University Rankings - a marked improvement from its position in the 621-630 band last year - defying the national trend. 

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Disaster waste management is a prevalent issue in remote and very remote Northern Territory communities.

New project to tackle disaster waste management in remote communities

Remote Northern Territory communities faced with hazardous wastes, slow recovery and displacement after natural disasters will become equipped to manage disaster waste, after a Charles Darwin University-led project received major federal funding.

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