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‘Language is power’: Top End Strong Languages Statement launched
A commitment to supporting more than 30 First Nations languages across the Top End was launched during the 2026 NAIDOC Week events at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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CDU invests $2m in First Nations research scholarships
In a push to engage more First Nations students, Charles Darwin University (CDU) is investing up to $2 million in Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarship initiatives to strengthen pathways, participation and success for First Nations researchers.
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New barbering course offers second chances through practical skills
A new barbering course at the Alice Springs Correctional Facility is giving students in custody the opportunity to build practical skills, confidence and potential pathways into employment.
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Australia ranked among world's top countries for quality of life
Australia is one of the world's best countries for overall quality of life, according to an international study into what truly drives well-being.
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‘Ecological engineers’ an existential threat to wildlife of iconic wetland
A study examining how feral water buffalo interact with landscapes has uncovered how the pest is having disastrous impacts on northern long-necked turtles in the Top End’s tropical wetlands.
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2026 Census to reveal how crises have reshaped Australian society, CDU expert says
The 2026 Census will provide a critical picture of how the COVID-19 pandemic, housing pressures and the rising cost of living have reshaped Australian society, according to a Charles Darwin University (CDU) demographer.
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How 9000 photos built the foundation for AI-driven crop disease detection
A breakthrough in AI-driven crop disease detection is set to reduce harvest losses and chemical-related health risks thanks to a first-of-its-kind tomato leaf dataset comprising almost 9000 images of tomato images.
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Wirriŋga Band brought Yolŋu rock fusion to CDU Open Day
Legendary Arnhem Land rock group Wirriŋga Band will bring its distinctive sound and decades of musical history to Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Casuarina Open Day.
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Construction begins on new CDU student accommodation in Darwin CBD
Construction has commenced on a major new student accommodation development that will deliver 352 new beds in the heart of Darwin’s CBD, supporting Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) continued growth and helping to meet increasing demand for student housing.
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‘Commitment to saving lives’: CDU humanitarian aid students two-week intensive unit
Charles Darwin University (CDU) hosted its first two-week, on-campus humanitarian aid intensive since 2019.
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Art show gives glimpse ‘Behind the wire’
This year the Northern Territory Corrections Art show was back after a few year hiatus and included works from prisoners from across the Top End and Central Australia, thanks to the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Prisoner Education and Training in NT Department of Corrections.
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