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December 2023 Edition

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Students can apply for the places at Charles Darwin University from 2024.
December 2023 edition

New pathway for Territorians to work on nuclear-powered submarines

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will be on the frontline of training the future generation of submarine specialists after being awarded places to support the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway.

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The façade of Charles Darwin University’s new city campus is complete ahead of the wet season, capping off the building’s main protection against Darwin’s tropical heat and humidity.
December 2023 edition

CDU’s city campus stays cool under Darwin heat

The façade of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new city campus is complete ahead of the wet season, capping off the building’s main protection against Darwin’s tropical heat and humidity.

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Aspire Design and Construct Executive Director Lisa Jenkinson, Minister for Skills, Training and International Education Joel Bowden, CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman and CDU TAFE Chief Executive Mike Hamilton at the construction site.
December 2023 edition

CDU Trades Centre ground-works commence

The latest addition to Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Trades Precinct is now underway, with construction commencing on the CDU Trades Training Centre at Casuarina campus.

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Research

The IUCN has declared the first ever marine fish extinct after an assessment led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) experts. Photo: The Java Stingaree specimen. Photo credit: Edda Aßel, Museum für Naturkunde Berlin.
December 2023 edition

A global biodiversity tipping point as first marine fish extinction declared

A species of ray, so rare it has only ever been recorded once back in the late 1800s, has been declared extinct after an assessment by an international team led by Charles Darwin University (CDU). 

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will investigate the role of women in commercial seafood industry in the Northern Territory.
December 2023 edition

Study to explore growing the number of women in the NT seafood industry

Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will investigate ways to grow and retain women working in the Northern Territory’s commercial seafood industry, a sector where worldwide they are significantly underrepresented.

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The project by three Charles Darwin University experts will delve into how weather events affect where people choose to live.
December 2023 edition

Project to examine the relationship between severe weather and migration

A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) project will explore how extreme weather events are affecting where Australians choose to live and how this migration could have consequences for service provisions, infrastructure planning, disaster management and more. 

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Community

Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian International Islamic College founder, His Eminence the National Grand Mufti of Australia Imam Abdul Quddoos Azhari.
December 2023 edition

New cultural and education partnership with international college

Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory will be promoted as the preferred destination to study among students from the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

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Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Carpentaria Disability Services Chief Executive Annie Rily.
December 2023 edition

Collaboration aiming to improve health workforce

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will collaborate with leading disability service Carpentaria to promote education opportunities and develop the health workforce following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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Austin Asche Hall Naming
December 2023 edition

CDU basketball court renamed to acknowledge Territory icon and Larrakia language

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has officially renamed its basketball court at the Casuarina campus to honour former Northern Territory Administrator Austin Asche.

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The Outback Active Program is run by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Southern Cross Care.
December 2023 edition

New program to help older residents in regional communities to stay active

A new online fitness program will support the health of ageing residents in the Katherine region while giving Charles Darwin University (CDU) students invaluable placement opportunities. 

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The simulation was developed by members of Charles Darwin University’s Northern Institute alongside the Indigenous Desert Alliance.
December 2023 edition

Desert fire simulation a gamechanger for education and engagement

A new simulation game is helping Indigenous rangers, landowners, children and more to learn about fire behaviour and how they can mitigate the increasing threat of infernos. 

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Staff

Brendan Reid
December 2023 edition

CDU Language and Learning Advisor leading in LLN excellence

Charles Darwin University (CDU) Language and Learning Advisor (TAFE), Brendan Reid has won the 2023 Australian Training Award in Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Practice.

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Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman with Higher Education Teaching Excellence award winner Rual David
December 2023 edition

Vice-Chancellor awards take a big leap forward

The Vice Chancellor’s Awards are going from strength to strength with this year’s awards attaching more entries than last year, and research categories also added to the annual awards.

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Professor Kim Humphery standing on a Northern Institute staircase
December 2023 edition

Trans and gender diverse visibility in academia critical in higher education

A year on from taking the helm of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute, Professor Kim Humphery is celebrating and reflecting on more than a work anniversary. 

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Student

2023 New Colombo Plan scholarships
December 2023 edition

CDU students awarded international scholarships for prestigious cultural exchange

Three Charles Darwin University (CDU) students have been awarded Australian Government New Colombo Plan Scholarships for 2024, with exciting plans to study at universities in the Indo-Pacific and gain a deeper insight into their chosen fields.

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Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Paramedic Course Coordinator Sam Willis has used virtual reality technology to facilitate communities of practice connecting students and providing them with support to undertake work placements.
December 2023 edition

VR experience gets paramedicine students connected

Connecting students through virtual reality (VR) can help better prepare and support students to tackle work placements, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says.

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