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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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Charles Darwin University welcomes news Fair Work Commission appeal was successful

Charles Darwin University welcomes news Fair Work Commission appeal was successful

Charles Darwin University Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Hilary Winchester, AM, has welcomed news that the University has been successful in its Appeal of an earlier Fair Work Commission decision concerning the Enterprise Agreement voted on by staff last year.

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First Nations ranger trainees from across the Top End are working to become certified rangers through the ‘Ranger Ready’ program.

Rangers gain vital skills to care for Country

Ranger trainees from across the Top End are working to become certified through the 'Ranger Ready' program, combining traditional knowledge with conservation training.

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Axe-throwing movement is under the microscope to understand how the body moves during three professional axe-throwing techniques.

What happens to your body when you throw an axe?

With axe throwing growing and elite competition booming, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) sports scientist is looking at how the three most common throwing techniques impact the body.

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New Charles Darwin University (CDU) research into false killer whales in Northern Australia reveals that they are unique from their deep-water cousins.

Study shows links between Australia’s false killer whales and endangered groups from Hawaii

False killer whales off the Northern Australia coast need their conservation status reviewed because of similarities they share with groups from Hawaii listed as Endangered in the USA, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North South University (NSU) to strengthen collaboration on academic and research activities between Northern Australia and Bangladesh.

CDU strengthens academic ties in Bangladesh

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North South University (NSU) to strengthen collaboration on academic and research activities between Northern Australia and Bangladesh.

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​  Charles Darwin University (CDU) Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of CDU TAFE Michael Hamilton said the new robotics and automation qualifications would launch later this year.  ​

New micro-credentials to bring Territorians into the future

Territorians will soon be able to upskill in the latest advancements in robotics and automation with a micro-credential collaboration between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Australian company Diverseco launching this year.

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A joint study between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and universities overseas has explored whether good-looking online sellers contribute to consumer engagement.

Good looks drive consumer engagement, study finds

Online sellers are more likely to boost their consumer engagement if they are good-looking, according to a new study undertaken by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in collaboration with institutions in China, Vietnam and France.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) will mark International Women’s Day with the launch of the Women in Trades mentoring program to connect young women commencing their apprenticeships with women in the trades sector.

CDU marks International Women’s Day with new initiative for women in trades

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will today launch the Women in Trades mentoring program, as part of moves to mark International Women’s Day.

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Left to right: Charles Darwin University (CDU) Executive Officer Rebecca Marrone, CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman, Maiti Nepal Chairperson and Founder Anuradha Koirala and Maiti Nepal Director Bishwo Ram Khadka.

International Women’s Day: CDU to help women and children in Nepal rescued from human trafficking, exploitation

A new agreement between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and women’s rights organisation Maiti Nepal will be signed in Nepal to support educational opportunities for women and children rescued from trafficking and exploitation.

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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
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