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First Yolŋu awarded a PhD through CDU
In an Australian first, during a special conferral celebration that took place in remote East Arnhem land at Yalakun outstation, a late Yolŋu leader from East Arnhem received a posthumous PhD.
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New education hub launches to train more First Nations teachers
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has officially launched the First Nations Training and Teacher Education Hub, a collaborative initiative designed to grow the next generation of First Nations teachers, educators, and leaders across the Northern Territory.
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Rural vocational training facility to support rehabilitation and education
Charles Darwin University is supporting the rehabilitation and education of Northern Territory prisoners through the establishment of a vocational training facility in Katherine.
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Moo-ving the boundaries: New research evaluates virtual fences for use on NT cattle stations
Cattle producers in Northern Australia face unique challenges when adapting tools like virtual fences on their properties, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to break down the barriers to this technology.
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Social media subjecting Black women to radicalised digital policing
Influencers use oppression, manipulation and weaponisation to police Black women on social media, according to research uncovering the entrenched nature of digital racism.
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Study explores if sustainable development research is really focused on well-being
A new study led by Charles Darwin University has examined whether human wellbeing — life satisfaction, happiness, quality of life, and living standards — is being sufficiently integrated into the global development agenda.
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Medical deliveries and award nights: Historic milestones for NACAS
The North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS) has been recognised for their unique role in minimising the damage caused by ghost nets on the NT’s coastlines.
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Building a legacy: CDU’s Vice-Chancellor renews contract for five years
Charles Darwin University (CDU) Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Scott Bowman will continue as the institution’s leader for the next five years.
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London leader appointed as new campus receives first applications
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is pleased to appoint Jodie Duignan-George to the role of Associate Vice-Chancellor (AVC) United Kingdom as the first applications for the University’s London-based degrees roll in.
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‘I feel lucky to be part of it’: CDU appoints new art gallery curator
Charles Darwin University (CDU) appointed Clare Armitage as the new Manager and Curator for its 3600-piece art collection.
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‘Courage is often hidden in simple acts’: Standing ovation for student’s film
The life of an international student is often fraught with challenges left unseen by outside eyes, but a heartfelt student film showcases the importance of how art can be used to break down stereotypes and shine a light on quiet realities.
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Cotton trash to treasure: Project using waste to grow new mushroom industry
Supermarket shelves could be stocked with mushrooms grown from the Northern Territory’s cotton waste, with a Charles Darwin University research project exploring the possibility of broadening the region’s agricultural industry.
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Where rubber meets the road: Old tyres are key to building tougher roads
Almost half of the Northern Territory’s worn-out tyres end up in landfills – with the rest exported interstate for recycling – but a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is repurposing the discarded rubber to build stronger, sustainable roads that meet the NT’s unique needs.
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