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Charles Darwin University’s First Nations Introduction to University – Health program began this week.

Health program attracts students from across the NT

First Nations students from across the Northern Territory are gathering in Darwin this week to explore opportunities to study health in the second year of a successful new Charles Darwin University (CDU) program. 

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The study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Michigan State University examined how stuttering is understood on Instagram.

Study shows how Instagram could help promote awareness of stuttering

A study into Instagram posts about stuttering has revealed a significant gap of credible and reliable information about the speech disorder on the social media platform. 

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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.

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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CDU researchers Dr Matthew Abunyewah and Professor Mitchell Byrne are investigating community resilience to drought to better prepare residents of Alice Springs for future possible severe effects.

Drought resilience framework is needed as NT expects extreme heat

As the Northern Territory continues to experience extreme weather conditions, Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are investigating the role community leaders play in building resilience during times of drought.

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The study by Charles Darwin University and Chiang Mai University in Thailand highlighted the growing need for nurses and other mental health clinicians to be informed about the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis use.

Mental health nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm

Harm caused by recreational cannabis could be reduced if mental health nurses are better equipped with information on the risks and benefits of the substance, according to a joint study with Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU), La Trobe University and Chulalongkorn University in Thailand have investigated the efficacy of the Thai Health Improvement Profile (HIP) Intervention for people with early psychosis.

Thai health improvement program helps prevent weight gain in people with early psychosis

Researchers from Australia and Thailand are calling to change the treatment methods for those experiencing early psychosis to help improve their life expectancy rates.  

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Charles Darwin University’s first cohort of Bachelor of Paramedicine students will be entering the workforce next year.

Homegrown paramedics get ready to save Territory lives

The next generation of Northern Territory paramedics will be taking their skills on the road next year, as the first cohort of Charles Darwin University (CDU) Bachelor of Paramedicine students complete their studies.

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People living in slums know how to make the most of what they have at hand.

Slums can provide lessons for building effective circular cities

The slums in the global south hold the key to building circular cities in other developing countries, according to Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers. 

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The review was conducted by experts from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom.

Review highlights significant gaps in suicide prevention technology

Researchers have found users need to be included more in the development of suicide prevention technology, following a review with Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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