CDU Uni News
A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University
University launches CDU TAFE to better support the Territory’s training and skills
The Northern Territory is set to enjoy a renewed focus on vocational education and training with Charles Darwin University (CDU) launching CDU TAFE to focus on future growth and job opportunities.
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CDU strengthens academic ties in Bangladesh
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North South University (NSU) to strengthen collaboration on academic and research activities between Northern Australia and Bangladesh.
Read more about CDU strengthens academic ties in BangladeshNew micro-credentials to bring Territorians into the future
Territorians will soon be able to upskill in the latest advancements in robotics and automation with a micro-credential collaboration between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Australian company Diverseco launching this year.
Read more about New micro-credentials to bring Territorians into the futureMOU to help women and children in Nepal rescued from human trafficking, exploitation
A new agreement between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and women’s rights organisation Maiti Nepal has been signed in Nepal on International Women's Day, to support educational opportunities for women and children rescued from trafficking and exploitation.
Read more about MOU to help women and children in Nepal rescued from human trafficking, exploitationNew India office to lead to partnerships, programs and more
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has officially opened a new office in India, a major step towards attracting students from South Asia to study at ou
Read more about New India office to lead to partnerships, programs and moreCDU opens office in India to assist South Asian students wanting to study in Australia
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has taken a big step towards attracting students from South Asia to campuses in the Northern Territory and Sydney, with the opening of a new office in India.
Read more about CDU opens office in India to assist South Asian students wanting to study in AustraliaMOU a First Nations game-changer in East Arnhem Land
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Yothu Yindi Foundation (YYF) is expected to be a game-changer for First Nations people in East Arnhem Land.
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Rising prices could push more supermarket shoppers to make unhealthy choices
Rising supermarket prices could be pushing people to make more unhealthy food choices thanks to aggressive marketing ploys, new research suggests.
Read more about Rising prices could push more supermarket shoppers to make unhealthy choicesResearchers tackle remote waste
In faraway outback towns across the Northern Territory, the tyranny of distance resulting in high transport costs means goods arrive, but sometimes never leave.
Read more about Researchers tackle remote wasteNew fire-edge maps helping to understand how landscapes stop fires
A land’s topography and landscape features have an influence on how fires behave, which is why local knowledge is vital in fire management.
Read more about New fire-edge maps helping to understand how landscapes stop firesMajor investment urgently needed to protect Litchfield National Park from gamba grass
New research has warned that almost 30% of Litchfield National Park could be infested with the invasive weed gamba grass within a decade.
Read more about Major investment urgently needed to protect Litchfield National Park from gamba grassDoes increasing farm productivity relieve pressure on remaining natural areas? A new study suggests no
Increasing farming intensity increases pressure to clear remnant native vegetation, a new study has shown. It is the opposite of what was expected.
Read more about Does increasing farm productivity relieve pressure on remaining natural areas? A new study suggests noFeral animal control has the potential to make money from lowering methane emissions, study finds
New modelling from Charles Darwin University researchers has found the control of feral buffaloes could be worth millions in carbon offsets, changing the economics of control programs.
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Researcher gives Darwin’s young athletes some science training
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is helping to promote sports and STEM by studying body movement using some of the latest elite sports science gadgets
Read more about Researcher gives Darwin’s young athletes some science trainingGood looks drive consumer engagement, study finds
Online sellers are more likely to boost their consumer engagement if they are good-looking, according to a new study undertaken by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in collaboration with institutions in China, Vietnam and France.
Read more about Good looks drive consumer engagement, study findsNew initiative for women in trades
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has chosen International Women's Day to announce the launch of a new Women in Trades mentoring program.
Read more about New initiative for women in tradesMOU to focus on using Indigenous knowledge to empower remote NT communities
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Remote Indigenous Parents Australia National Indigenous Corporation (RIPA) will aim to create more connected and inclusive schools and communities in the Northern Territory.
Read more about MOU to focus on using Indigenous knowledge to empower remote NT communitiesCalling all bright sparks to light up NT National Science Week
Bright ideas for innovative science engagement projects are being called on to entertain and inspire at the 2023 National Science Week in the Territory.
Read more about Calling all bright sparks to light up NT National Science WeekStudent’s app aids construction safety in remote NT communities
A former Charles Darwin University (CDU) student has developed an augmented reality app to aid construction safety training in remote NT communities, to assist First Nations workers to learn and work on country while improving local housing.
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CDU celebrates International Women’s Day
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has marked International Women’s Day with events held across Campuses celebrating the official theme ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future’.
Read more about CDU celebrates International Women’s DayAI expert to highlight risks of ChatGPT in global webinar
A leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert will detail why the world must stop ignoring the dangers of ChatGPT to education and see how we can use it to our advantage in a webinar to be broadcast globally.
Read more about AI expert to highlight risks of ChatGPT in global webinarDecades of dedication recognised at VC long service awards
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has recognised the dedication of 87 staff members who have achieved milestones in the length of their continuous service, at a ceremony earlier this month.
Read more about Decades of dedication recognised at VC long service awardsSenior staff gather to review and plan for the year ahead
Artificial intelligence (AI) and academic integrity were a high priority at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) 2022 leadership conference at the Katherine Rural Campus.
Read more about Senior staff gather to review and plan for the year aheadArts Lecturer celebrates lockdown legends
A legend was born during the pandemic when a captioning error in the subtitles for an Australian Capital Territory (ACT) COVID-19 press conference saw a reference to Canberrans misspelt as ‘Ken Behrens’.
Read more about Arts Lecturer celebrates lockdown legendsFor circular economy model to work, we need to value waste, says expert
People’s attitudes towards waste needs to change substantially with a value put on our rubbish, if we are serious about reusing resources, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says.
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Pre-Health graduates strive for change
Improving the lives of their people is at the forefront of the aspirations of recent graduates from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) First Nations Introduction to University Program for Health graduates.
Read more about Pre-Health graduates strive for changePre-Law graduate walks in father’s footsteps
A teenager who enrolled in the same life changing legal program 24 years after her father is one of this year’s graduates of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) First Nations Pre-Law Program.
Read more about Pre-Law graduate walks in father’s footstepsNew program to upskill arts students with STEM knowledge
A new STEM program at Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to entice arts and humanities students into science, technology and innovation, with the start of a new Advances in Science and Technology subject.
Read more about New program to upskill arts students with STEM knowledgeOver a thousand students to get an early taste of university life at Orientation Week
Students from across Australia and overseas had their first taste of university life through Orientation Week activities at Charles Darwin University (CDU) campuses and online.
Read more about Over a thousand students to get an early taste of university life at Orientation WeekNew course to equip students for the digitisation of manufacturing
Charles Darwin University’s North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems, has developed the new Diploma of Advanced Manufacturing.
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Semester One Orientation Week
Over a thousand domestic and international students got their first glimpse into university life by attending in-person and online activities as part of CDU’s Orientation Week program which ran from February 27 to March 3.
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