Meet CDU's Indigenous female Trailblazers
From its very foundations, Indigenous women have contributed to making this University what it is today – they have inspired, driven change and shown pathways for staff and students, and we proudly acknowledge them all. Read the inspiring stories of eight such amazing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who walked ahead, but always together.
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Fighting to save our small native mammals
Native small mammals have been disappearing across Northern Australia. Charles Darwin University researcher Alex Carey wants to make sure these creatures survive and thrive well into the future.
How will Top End geckos cope with climate change?
With the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves, how will some of our scalier friends cope with looming changes to their habitats? Crocodile researcher Kade Skelton has swapped the prehistoric predators for a littler lizard in order to find out.
Healing wounds with native Top End plants
Dr Elnaz Saki has always been interested in natural remedies even when they lack scientific confirmation. Eager to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science, she's harnessing the power of plants found in Top End parks and gardens.
Life in plastic, it's (not so) fantastic
We are currently facing a plastic pollution crisis that impacts the health of humans, wildlife, marine and terrestrial environments, and even Earth’s climate system. Caleb Ojo, a Higher Degree by Research student at CDU, is trying to solve one of the plastic waste problems plaguing our beautiful planet.
What guides parent decision-making about their kids using antibiotics?
Children are among the highest users of antibiotics around the globe. Stephanie Marsh, a Higher Degree by Research student at CDU, is examining what guides parent decision-making about their children’s use of antibiotic medicines, particularly in rural contexts where guidance from family and friends may inform decisions.
Seeking answers to low numbers of First Nations women in mining
CDU Researcher PhD candidate Jodi Cowdery investigates the low number of First Nations women working in the Northern Territory mining industry. The mining industry has long been populated by non-First Nations men from outside of the nearby communities.
Little critters, big impact
Mining is one of Australia’s largest industries. The environmental impact it has can be very high on local ecosystems and rehabilitation efforts are costly. CDU PhD candidate Allyson Malpartida is trying to change that.
What does it take to improve Indigenous birth outcomes?
It’s not the norm for research projects to observe outcomes improved by 50 per cent. In fact, it’s quite unusual. But this is what CDU’s Indigenous Birthing in an Urban Setting (IBUS) research project has found. The results send a strong signal that the preterm birth gap can be reduced.
Is this the answer to a better start for remote Indigenous kids?
Early childhood is a crucial stage of a human being’s development. It impacts the rest of their life and, by extension, society. But sadly, this can be a very difficult stage for many Indigenous children in remote Australia. Dr Gary Robinson is working with agencies who are trying to change that.