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Charles Darwin University (CDU) is promoting the use of CDU StudyStays to help incoming international students find accommodation amidst high housing demands.

CDU StudyStays to help students and homeowners

Territorians with a spare room in their homes have the chance to earn extra money with up to 600 Charles Darwin University (CDU) international students expected to flood into Darwin in the next few weeks with nowhere to stay. 

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Twelve students will participate in Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) HEA582 Neonatal/Paediatric Retrieval Clinical Residential at the Casuarina campus this week.

Three-day intensive focuses on critical aeromedical training

Aeromedical students from across Australia will come together this week at Charles Darwin University's Casuarina campus for an intensive simulation on neonatal and paediatric retrievals.

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The Territory’s Young Achiever Awards were held at at Mindil Beach Casino Resort on Friday April 14 with CDU student, Yuqing (Crystal) Zhao receiving the Charles Darwin University sponsored International Student Award.

CDU congratulates winners of the NT’s Young Achiever Awards

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) alumnus with a passion for advocating for quality education for First Nations people has been named as this years’ Northern Territory Young Achiever of the year. 

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has today had the Enterprise Agreement voted on by staff last year certified by the Fair Work Commission.

Good news for staff at Charles Darwin University, Enterprise Agreement certified by FWC

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has today had the Enterprise Agreement voted on by staff last year certified by the Fair Work Commission.

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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study revealed the southern cassowary remains an important disperses of rainforest plants in fragmented and urbanised landscapes. Picture: Mariana Campbell

Cassowaries still crucial to seed dispersal, study shows

Cassowaries continue to be one of nature’s most critical gardeners, with a new study into seed dispersal through their scats reaffirming their role in the ecological function of pockets of remnant rainforests.

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A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) program to bring drones into the classroom has received Federal Government funding.

New drone program awarded Federal funding

Students from across the Northern Territory will have the chance to learn the ins and outs of the NT drone industry after a Charles Darwin University (CDU) program received Federal Government funding.

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Students gathered at the Better Health Futures Symposium.

Health workforce lift for NT in Alice Springs

Finding solutions to the dire challenges facing the health workforce in rural and remote areas to better support Territorians, particularly First Nations people, is the focus of a Symposium at the Convention Centre in Alice Springs today (Friday, 31 March).

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Charles Darwin University researchers have collaborated in a study that explored how tobacco control initiatives could develop more effective campaigns to reduce smoking.

Anti-smoking campaigns should target misconceptions, study shows

Tobacco control initiatives should consider focusing on dispelling false beliefs like that smoking elevates moods, reduces stress and provides comfort, a new study has found.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s new Lecturer in Contemporary Music Dr Vincent Perry is passionate about music and teaching and is calling on all students who want to study music to come to CDU.

CDU’s Arts Academy to nurture NT’s brightest musicians as new lecturer comes on board

Vincent Perry once busked on the streets of Queensland to pay his TAFE tuition but now is an accomplished percussionist with Darwin Symphony Orchestra and bringing his skills to the classroom as Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Lecturer in Contemporary Music.

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New funding will look to develop satellite fire mapping tech to help manage what happens on the ground. Pictured L-R CDU Research Dr Rohan Fisher, Minister for Industry Nicole Manison, NAFI Developer Tom Lynch and CDU spatial software engineer Dr Patrice Weber.

New mapping technology gives land managers another tool to protect landscapes and make the most of carbon trading offsets

Planned high-resolution satellite mapping will help land managers to reduce bushfires and increase carbon offset income for communities in the Northern Territory.

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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.

E: media@cdu.edu.au
T: +61 8 8946 7798