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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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