Australia at forefront of secret war technology
New research shows that Australia played a far greater role in the development of technology used to find enemy radar during World War II than has been credited previously.
Traditional Larrakia welcome for CDU Indigenous leader
Larrakia custodians have performed a ceremony to officially welcome Professor Reuben Bolt as Charles Darwin University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership and Regional Outreach.
Research explores alternative approach to Indigenous education
Research by Charles Darwin University education specialist Dr Tracy Woodroffe suggests a cultural shift is required to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students.
CDU author wins national book award
A book that interrogates a turbulent period in Indonesia’s history and authored by a Charles Darwin University scholar was recently awarded by the Asian Studies Association of Australia.
Yolŋu short courses to teach Matha (language) and Rom (culture)
People wishing to learn or expand their knowledge of the north-east Arnhem Land language of Yolŋu can now enrol in a series of short courses at Charles Darwin University.
Outback isolation study may contain celestial insights
Humanity’s quest to settle Mars may find insight in a new Charles Darwin University study that explores how government workers adapted to life in isolated Outback Territory settlements.
Room for biosecurity improvements in farmers’ fields
A new study into the perceptions of Vietnamese farmers towards biosecurity threats in Australia has found that more work needs to be done to improve channels of communication, and to build greater levels of trust with industry and government.
CDU responds to COVID-19 short course demand
Charles Darwin University has responded to the recently announced Higher Education Relief Package with a suite of low-cost higher education short-course options aimed at helping support Australians impacted by COVID-19 to emerge with a new qualification.
Flexible jobs model advances work hopes in outback
A Charles Darwin University study has confirmed that a unique training and employment model used in outback Australia has important implications for the design of workplace programs in Indigenous communities.