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The lead researcher of the project will climb each of the Seven Summits to observe conditions in relation to the impacts of mountaineering activities on the sustainability of these regions. Picture: @beckeradventures

Researchers to study the impact of mountaineering activities on the world’s highest peaks

A Charles Darwin University researcher will climb the highest peak on each continent, known as the Seven Summits, to study the impact of mountaineering activities on these isolated and unique environments and communities.   

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Dr Felicity McLure

Love thy neighbour: How church-based schools are creating hope for the future

Hope for the future is key to combatting the rising rates of mental illness among Australian kids, and a new study has found a values-driven education – often found in faith-based schools – is a step in the right direction.

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UQ's Stephen Carleton and CDU's Adelle Sefton-Rowston

Is Darwin a ‘forgotten literary capital?’: New project to bring the city into national literary spotlight

Darwin is often written out of the conversation about Australia’s literary prowess, but a new research project aims to turn the page on this reputation and bring the Territory’s capital city into the spotlight. 

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The use of tinnies in remote transport has led to significant shifts in the way Indigenous Australians engage in the land. Picture: Sam Williams

Transport study reveals why journey is as important as the destination

A days’ long canoe voyage along the Arnhem Land coast can now be completed within hours in a tinnie, but accelerating movement has unique and complex implications for Indigenous peoples’ relationship with their ancestral Country, according to a new research paper. 

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Image of the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC in 2011 sitting at a desk looking straight at the camera. He wears a white shirt with a badge of the Northern Territory flag.

CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian

Charles Darwin University acknowledges passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC.

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Black and white photo of destroyed houses after Cyclone Tracy hit a suburb of Darwin.

Territory a step closer to growing its own crop of architects

Fifty years after Cyclone Tracy caused devastation and destruction across the suburbs of Darwin, the Northern Territory will soon have its own crop of locally educated architects designing buildings to withstand such forces. 

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Adaptable MBA is a post graduate course that works with you

An adaptable business course designed to slot into the busy schedules of working professionals is set to welcome its first intake of students in the new year.

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nathan franklin

Conference to show why Australia needs to understand Indonesia

Indonesia’s new president is unlike any leader the southeast Asian country has ever seen, and Australia should take care to understand the nuances of this incumbent and his vision, according to an Indonesian scholar.

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Micaela Hull, Cain Gilmour, Jacob Harvey and Madison Hull.

Musical minds to become stars after film’s award nominations

An independent feature film with a cast and crew made up entirely of Alice Springs locals has become a strong contender for several major awards after capturing the hearts of the nation.

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