CDU alumnus wins national human rights award, pushes for Australia-wide legislation
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) alumnus has received top honours at the Australian Human Rights Commission’s awards gala, using his acceptance speech to push for nationalised human rights legislation.
Funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service
The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service at Charles Darwin University will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Government grant for operations.
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Rare footage reveals intimate family lives of blue whales
The intimate family lives of blue whales, including a blue whale nursing its calf underwater, has been revealed in extraordinary footage captured in a project led by an international marine ecologist from Charles Darwin University and Australian National University.
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CDU outlines 22 policy requests for next NT Government
Charles Darwin University has outlined a series of education, infrastructure, economic, cultural and science policy requests for the next Northern Territory Government.
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CDU Indigenous Nationals team competing for podium finish this week
A team of Charles Darwin University (CDU) First Nations athletes travelled to Woolongong this week to take part in the Indigenous Nationals for a third straight year.
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CDU partners with NAAJA to deliver True Justice Program
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Law School is partnering with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) to provide students with a unique glimpse into the legal system from the perspectives of First Nations Peoples.
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MOU to strengthen connections with key North Coast American organisations
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and three American North Coast organisations will support collaboration and cooperation across learning, teaching and research.
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Research showcase uncovers impact of local studies
For the first time the Charles Darwin University Northern Institute will host a research showcase in Alice Springs to highlight projects, how organisations can get involved and what impact research has in the region.
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Book shines light on history of massacres across Australia’s north
A new book on the violent frontier expansion of Australia’s north will introduce readers to who led massacres of Aboriginal people, the names of their benefactors, and how these horrific events occurred.
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First Nations Grandmother hopes to inspire next generation at CDU Graduation
Colleen Penangke Mack is a proud Arrernte and Kaytetye women, who was born and raised in Mparntwe. On Thursday 13 June she will address the Charles Darwin University First Nations graduands at the First Nations Leadership Valedictory Ceremony, at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.
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