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From scalpel to sketchpad: FIFO surgeon finds creative calling through CDU
Darwin-based surgeon Dr Stephanie Weidlich is proving it’s never too late to expand your horizons, blending a demanding medical career with a growing passion for architecture, thanks to her studies at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

World’s largest archaeology congress lands in Australia for first time
Darwin is set to welcome thousands of delegates from more than 70 countries this month, as Flinders University and Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute bring the World Archaeological Congress (WAC) to Australia for the very first time.
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CDU TAFE enrolments on the rise
Enrolment numbers are on the rise for Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE.
Read more about CDU TAFE enrolments on the riseNew skills in the kiln: Iconic ceramic artists celebrate TAFE graduation
A group of Hermannsburg Potters have traded clay for graduation caps, with six of the artisans celebrating the completion of their studies with Charles Darwin University (CDU) this week.
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Project aiming to improve cattle productivity in Timor-Leste
A decline in feed availability for cattle during Timor-Leste’s dry season may be having a severe impact on the region, but a new research project exploring alternative feeding methods, specifically silage, aims to minimise its impact on farmers and cattle.
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Eminent NT political pundit recognised as hundreds graduate in Alice Springs
One of the Northern Territory’s leading experts on local politics will be recognised for his esteemed knowledge and career in an upcoming Charles Darwin University (CDU) graduation ceremony.
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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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