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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.
Trevor Riley appointed as CDU Chancellor
The Council for Charles Darwin University has appointed the Honourable Trevor Riley AO KC as CDU’s fifth Chancellor.
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New CDU health teaching and research facility marks construction milestone
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $25.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures has marked a significant construction milestone.
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Non-traditional trade apprentice highlights the talents of the Northern Territory
Asinate Bradbury is one of six finalists representing the NT at the Australia Training Awards in Canberra this week, Charles Darwin University is also a finalist for Largest Training provider.
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Conference to show why Australia needs to understand Indonesia
Indonesia’s new president is unlike any leader the southeast Asian country has ever seen, and Australia should take care to understand the nuances of this incumbent and his vision, according to an Indonesian scholar.
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First Nations wisdom plays key role in saving critically endangered Philippine eagle
A First Nations conservation and land management program from the Northern Territory is playing a key role in saving the national bird of the Philippines, the critically endangered Philippine eagle.
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Musical minds to become stars after film’s award nominations
An independent feature film with a cast and crew made up entirely of Alice Springs locals has become a strong contender for several major awards after capturing the hearts of the nation.
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Empowering remote communities through skills training
Skill shortages in remote areas means that something as simple as repairing a leaky tap can cost thousands of dollars.
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Walkley win for CDU student-lecturer team
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) journalism student and her lecturer have been named co-recipients of a prestigious Walkley Award following their months-long investigation into the NT’s school system.
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CDU PhD student receives Google’s backing to help Close the Gap
Australian research aimed at closing the gap in First Nations health outcomes through new and emerging technologies like AI has received the backing of Google.
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The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint for economic and social development in a sustainable way that protects wellbeing and the environment. While each of the goals is independent, it is recognised that each goal contributes to the sustainable development of both developed and developing nations around the world. The SDGs help understand the broader significance of CDU’s research, demonstrate its real-world impact, and reinforces its contribution to sustainable development in an international context.
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