CDU Uni News

Study highlights high rates of malnutrition in remote hospital setting

For the first time, insights from a comprehensive 10-year study highlight the high prevalence of malnutrition among adult patients in remote Australian hospitals. 

CDU awards Timor-Leste President with Honorary Doctorate

Charles Darwin University (CDU) awarded the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, José Ramos-Horta, a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa).  

Bringing campus spaces to life: CDU joins Darwin Street Art Festival for first time

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Casuarina campus has become part of the Darwin Street Art Festival for the first time, with three artists transforming campus spaces through new public murals. 

A challenging new world for wildlife: How humans have reshaped the food webs

The relationship between predators and prey in the wild is underscored by an evolutionary arms race spanning millions of years, but new research has found modern human activity is reshaping the rules.

New project to study how things are heating up in the agriculture industry

As Australia's agricultural sector tries to navigate more frequent and intense heatwaves, a new project by Charles Darwin University aims to better understand the impact of the climate extreme on this essential industry. 

Freemasons donation to expand NT stroke rehabilitation program

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Health Hub Upper Limb Bootcamp program has received a $60,000 donation from Freemasons SA & NT. 

University of Virginia delegation visits CDU Casuarina campus, showcasing global collaboration and shared learning

Forestry plan sets direction for local jobs and long-term careers

The month of May marks the approaching end of the fiscal year for many businesses and a rush to find receipts and finalise financials, but for one Tiwi Islands organisation, the focus is firmly on planting for the future.

Blackboard exemplary course award

Charles Darwin University’s Learning Design Team has been awarded an explemary course program award for VTP341 Bushfire Fire Fighter 1. 

CDU Lecturer takes home Australian Society of Microbiology Award from the Australian Society of Microbiology

Senior Lecturer at the CDU-Menizes Medical Program, Padraig Strappe has been awarded an Teacher’s Travel Award from the Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM).  

CDU Engineering students get a peek behind the curtain

Charles Darwin University’s facilities staff opened the University’s Chiller Plant Room to engineering students for the first time, following recent upgrades to the facility.