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‘I feel lucky to be part of it’: CDU appoints new art gallery curator
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is pleased to appoint Clare Armitage as the new Manager and Curator for its 3600-strong art collection.
LGB+ population doubles: Is Australia on the cusp of a ‘sexual revolution’?
A boom in the number of Aussies identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual could be indicative of a “sexual revolution” not seen since the 60s and 70s, new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found.
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CDU TAFE students to showcase their skills nationally at WorldSkills
Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE and ISACNT are sending a cohort of ten students from across the Northern Territory to the National WorldSkills Competition in Brisbane this week.
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New project to tackle disaster waste management in remote communities
Remote Northern Territory communities faced with hazardous wastes, slow recovery and displacement after natural disasters will become equipped to manage disaster waste, after a Charles Darwin University-led project received major federal funding.
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CDU Visual Arts student showcases culture through clay in new Alice Springs exhibition
Celebrated Western Aranda artist and Charles Darwin University (CDU) Visual Arts student Hayley Panangka Coulthard will share her culture through clay as part of a new exhibition, Kaltjinthama – Kaltjerrama [Teaching – Learning] in Alice Springs.
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A net a kilometre: Drones successfully identifying ghost nets along NT coastline
Drones and Artificial Intelligence are uncovering ghost nets from 50 centimetres to larger than five metres along the coastline of the Gulf of Carpentaria, proving the success of a program aimed at maintaining the pristine environment of this region.
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‘Knockout Violence’: First women’s-only trauma-focused boxing program launches in Darwin
A new program aimed at empowering victim-survivors of domestic violence through sport has launched in the Northern Territory, with Darwin welcoming its first women’s-only trauma-focused boxing program, ‘Knockout Violence.’
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Global network of ocean robots endorsed by UNESCO
A fleet of ocean robots will sail the seas collecting data to improve weather and climate forecasting, maritime security awareness, survey wildlife and more after a global network of this technology was endorsed by UNESCO.
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From the Top End to the gaming world: CDU Alumni’s ‘Hex Bound’ receives national recognition
The Northern Territory’s (NT) burgeoning gaming scene has received a major boost, with two young alumni from Charles Darwin University (CDU) awarded a total $40,000 in Screen Australia and Screen Territory funding to bring their game 'Hex Bound' to life.
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CDU leads nation as first pharmacy graduates earn ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ title
Charles Darwin University (CDU) pharmacy graduates have become the first in Australia to be awarded the title of ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ following accreditation changes announced by the Federal Government in late 2024.
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