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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.
DNA library project marks new chapter for NT biodiversity monitoring
A library of aquatic DNA sounds like it’s been lifted from the pages of a sci-fi novel – but this new and very real database will support future biodiversity monitoring in the Northern Territory.
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Bringing campus spaces to life: CDU joins Darwin Street Art Festival for first time
Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina campus will become part of the Darwin Street Art Festival for the first time, with three artists transforming campus spaces through new public murals.
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A challenging new world for wildlife: How humans have reshaped the food webs
The relationship between predators and prey in the wild is underscored by an evolutionary arms race spanning millions of years, but new research has found modern human activity is reshaping the rules.
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New project to study how things are heating up in the agriculture industry
As Australia's agricultural sector tries to navigate more frequent and intense heatwaves, a new project by Charles Darwin University aims to better understand the impact of the climate extreme on this essential industry.
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Forestry plan sets direction for local jobs and long-term careers
The month of May marks the approaching end of the fiscal year for many businesses and a rush to find receipts and finalise financials, but for one Tiwi Islands organisation, the focus is firmly on planting for the future.
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Study highlights high rates of malnutrition in remote hospital setting
For the first time, insights from a comprehensive 10-year study highlight the high prevalence of malnutrition among adult patients in remote Australian hospitals.
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CDU awards Timor-Leste President with Honorary Doctorate
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has awarded the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, José Ramos-Horta, a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa).
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CDU graduate turns personal tragedy into purpose
This week, Charles Darwin University student Brooke Campbell will graduate with a midwifery degree she was determined to pursue after the tragic loss of her son.
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From topping charts to tipping caps: Cellist reaches graduation crescendo
In the first year of his PhD, Anthony Albrecht didn't expect to be producing an album that would beat global superstar Taylor Swift on the Australian Record Industry Association charts. But the album formed a crucial part of Dr Albrecht's research and is a highlight he reflects on as he prepares to graduate from Charles Darwin University.
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