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Research reveals how Australians really feel about the world's largest proposed solar farm

Australians are substantially supportive of renewable megaprojects, but their approval begins to wane if the produced energy doesn’t benefit them, according to a new study examining social acceptance of the proposed world’s largest solar plant. 

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Construction worker stigma putting lives at risk, new research warns

Being looked down on isn’t just unfair - it’s unsafe. New CDU research shows how stigma in construction can put construction workers at risk.

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A smiling woman sits at a piano in her home, wearing a pink button-up shirt and dark pants. Behind her on the piano are framed photos, certificates, and music-related memorabilia, with a bookshelf visible in the background.

Celebrated NT music educator and conductor awarded CDU honorary doctorate

One of the Northern Territory’s most respected leaders in music education and community music-making, Mrs Nora Lewis AM, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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Why reframing doom news reporting could be key to tackling climate crisis

Replacing doom-laden environmental reporting with hopeful, solutions-focused stories could be key to tackling the climate crisis, according to award-winning research from Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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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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