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Tax clinic named ‘Community Champion’ at Parliament House

The Charles Darwin University (CDU) Free Tax Clinic has claimed a top gong at the prestigious Shaping Australia Awards gala hosted at Canberra’s Parliament House.  

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New year, new space: CDU Sydney expansion focused on student success

Charles Darwin University Sydney has opened a new floor to accommodate a flood of students arriving to start their higher education journeys with the University in Australia’s largest city.  
 

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David Gallacher

How early insight data could help NT flood evacuees bounce back

Gathering timely data is the first step to rebuilding a community’s resilience after natural disasters, and a new workshop series in March will put power in the hands of the people to build evidence-backed and tailor-made solutions. 

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Professor Scott Bowman to step down as Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University (CDU) today announced that Professor Scott Bowman will conclude his tenure as Vice-Chancellor and President. 

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A contemporary three-storey university building with bright orange cladding, wide glass windows, and layered white verandas. The structure features striking angled roof panels for shade, with a blue number 8 sign marking the building. The foreground shows landscaped garden beds with rocks and native plants, and a clear blue sky forms the backdrop.

2000 students filter into $30.8 million health teaching and training facility

More than 2000 students from 10 health disciplines are set to filter into Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) newly-completed $30.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures throughout 2026. 

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First “hype cycle” of AI development put tech above humans  

Users around the world have rushed to adopt artificial intelligence - especially in safety-critical fields - but a new study has revealed the hype has prioritised technology for technology’s sake instead of human-centred development.  

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The study was conducted using marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma). The fish were split into exposed and non-exposed groups and put through a maze to examine their behaviour.

Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows

Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study. 

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Weeding out jobs for First Nations Communities

Charles Darwin University TAFE has trained a group of First Nations employees from Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation (RAC) to target the removal and management of Coffee Bush weed (leucaena leucocephala) in remote East Arnhem Land.

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Paramedic student’s unusual path to uni proves ATAR isn’t everything

Tens of thousands of school leavers are considering their university offers, putting their hard-earned ATAR to use. But what about the students who didn’t get the ATAR they’d hoped for? 

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The CDU Newsroom is the central point of contact for all media enquiries to Charles Darwin University (CDU). The media team promotes University research, manages requests for expert commentary and produces articles and media releases for news outlets. For all enquiries to film on campus please email the team below.

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