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Closing the Gap in maternal and child health: Rural Birthing on Country model shows positive results
A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service - compared to mainstream maternity services - has revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal vaginal births, were&
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Next generation of nurses
For the first time at the Charles Darwin University Alice Springs Campus the University has welcomed its first cohort of 40 Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration) students.
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New year, new space: CDU Sydney expansion focused on student success
Charles Darwin University (CDU) leveled up the Sydney campus with a fifth floor, just in time for the flood of students who started their higher education journeys with the University in Australia’s largest city.
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Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows
Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study.
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First “hype cycle” of AI development put tech above humans
Users around the world have rushed to adopt artificial intelligence - especially in safety-critical fields - but a new study has revealed the hype has prioritised technology for technology’s sake instead of human-centred development.
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How early insight data could help NT flood evacuees bounce back
Gathering timely data is the first step to rebuilding a community’s resilience after natural disasters, and a new workshop series in March will put power in the hands of the people to build evidence-backed and tailor-made solutions.
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Tax clinic named ‘Community Champion’ at Parliament House
The Charles Darwin University (CDU) Free Tax Clinic has claimed a top gong at the prestigious Shaping Australia Awards gala hosted at Canberra’s Parliament House.
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Professor Scott Bowman to step down as Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University (CDU) today announced that Professor Scott Bowman will conclude his tenure as Vice-Chancellor and President.
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2000 students filter into $30.8 million health teaching and training facility
More than 2000 students from 10 health disciplines are set to filter into Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) newly-completed $30.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures (CBHF) throughout 2026.
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Boxing program inspires next CDU Study NT Ambassador
A work placement has inspired Mengdie Zhao to become one of the 14 Charles Darwin University students to become Study NT Ambassadors for 2026.
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CDU Alumni Appointed to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
On 23 December 2025 the Australian Government announced the appointment of Charles Darwin University (CDU) Alumni Corey Jenkins to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
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