Health and Human Sciences News
Program maps path for Indigenous lawyers
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) program is aiming to grow the number of Indigenous lawyers in the Northern Territory.
CDU program to boost NT’s paramedics workforce
In a first for the Northern Territory, paramedics can now train locally providing a much-needed boost for recruitment and retention
CDU academics named among world’s most influential
Charles Darwin University academics have been named as some of the most influential scientists in the world as part of newly-released database compiled by Stanford University.
CDU welcomes distinguished Provost
A leader with significant international experience and a distinguished academic career has been welcomed as Charles Darwin University’s new Provost.
‘Oarsome’ CDU to host indoor rowing championships
Rowing enthusiasts of all ages are set for an “oarsome” weekend when Charles Darwin University hosts Northern Territory competitors as part of the Australian Indoor Rowing Championships this Sunday.
CDU to train homegrown paramedics
Paramedics will soon be able to train locally in the Northern Territory thanks to a new partnership between Charles Darwin University and St John NT.
Microbiologist recognised for excellence
Darwin microbiologist Professor Phil Giffard has been recognised for his exceptional service and contribution to science by the Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) with the society’s Distinguished Service Award.
Spotlight on birthweight impact on sporting success
Charles Darwin University PhD candidate Tim Howarth is investigating the health status and sporting prowess of adults who were born underweight, as part of a project to develop a training approach that optimises gains for low birthweight people.
Graduates in a brave new world
On Friday 12 June, Dean Dominic Upton proudly presented the achievements of some 120 graduating students the College of Health and Human Sciences. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Prof Upton joined the Chancellor, Vice-chancellor, graduates, families, friends and colleagues in celebrating CDU’s first virtual graduation ceremony online.
Digital devices to get bad backs back on track
A passion for sprinting and weightlifting has led a Charles Darwin University PhD graduate to a different pursuit, assisting workers to avoid debilitating back injuries.