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From scalpel to sketchpad: FIFO surgeon finds creative calling through CDU

Darwin-based surgeon Dr Stephanie Weidlich is proving it’s never too late to expand your horizons, blending a demanding medical career with a growing passion for architecture, thanks to her studies at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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CDU student brings Italian culture to the airwaves with new Territory FM show

Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Fabiola Del Signore is sharing her love of Italian music and culture with the Top End, launching her first radio show on Territory FM this month. 

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‘AI is not intelligent at all’: Why our dignity is at risk

The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our interactions, but threatens human dignity on a worldwide scale, according to a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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A Caucasian woman sits smiling at a table. She is wearing a blue sleeveless dress. She has one of her architectural design models in front of her.

From scalpel to sketchpad: FIFO surgeon finds creative calling through CDU

Darwin-based surgeon Dr Stephanie Weidlich is proving it’s never too late to expand your horizons, blending a demanding medical career with a growing passion for architecture, thanks to her studies at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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East meets Top End: Chinese scholar blends ancient ink art with Territory landscapes

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is home to a growing number of international researchers, including Xiao Xiao, a Chinese artist and academic whose PhD project is combining the traditions of Chinese ink painting with the distinctive native landscapes of Northern Australia.

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CDU rises in 2026 QS World University Rankings, bucking national trend

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has climbed to 584 in the prestigious 2026 QS World University Rankings - a marked improvement from its position in the 621-630 band last year - defying the national trend. 

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Disaster waste management is a prevalent issue in remote and very remote Northern Territory communities.

New project to tackle disaster waste management in remote communities

Remote Northern Territory communities faced with hazardous wastes, slow recovery and displacement after natural disasters will become equipped to manage disaster waste, after a Charles Darwin University-led project received major federal funding.

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CDU Visual Arts student showcases culture through clay in new Alice Springs exhibition

Celebrated Western Aranda artist and Charles Darwin University (CDU) Visual Arts student Hayley Panangka Coulthard will share her culture through clay as part of a new exhibition, Kaltjinthama – Kaltjerrama [Teaching – Learning] in Alice Springs.

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From the Top End to the gaming world: CDU Alumni’s ‘Hex Bound’ receives national recognition

The Northern Territory’s (NT) burgeoning gaming scene has received a major boost, with two young alumni from Charles Darwin University (CDU) awarded a total $40,000 in Screen Australia and Screen Territory funding to bring their game 'Hex Bound' to life.

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Friend or foe: Why homebuilders have a lot to learn from termites

Termites are often thought of as bad news when it comes to a building’s integrity – but what if the voracious insects hold the blueprint to designing the coolest homes in the Territory?

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