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New CDU research to explore drivers of population change in the NT

13-Jun-2019

Researchers from Charles Darwin University are calling for people to take part in the biggest survey ever undertaken into the drivers of population change in the NT. The call-out...

Regional Engagement and Development Director Jay Walker said graduation is an important milestone

400 CDU students to graduate in Alice, Adelaide

07-Jun-2019

Almost 400 students will don mortarboards and gowns to celebrate their academic achievements at Charles Darwin University graduation ceremonies in Adelaide and Alice Springs next...

“Puppets and Puppeteers”, Kathleen Wallace’s artistic response to the John McDouall Stuart statue.

Stuart statue art exhibit about to open

06-Jun-2019

An exhibition of art works that reflect a wide range of attitudes towards a public statue of explorer John McDouall Stuart will open in Alice Springs next week.Charles Darwin...

Horticulture student Ben Nicholls with the vertical edible garden

Green thumbs can spruce up skills in spare time

06-Jun-2019

Charles Darwin University is offering a range of nationally accredited course units after-hours for interested “green thumbs”.The Horticulture team has expanded the stand-alone...

Rohan Fisher has developed an online simulation that allows landholders to visualise the impact of fuel load and weather on the spread of fire

Online bushfire simulation for Darwin rural area

04-Jun-2019

Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Bushfires NT have developed an innovative way of making rural landholders more fire conscious.They have developed an online simulation that...

Restoring mangroves ‘makes good business sense’

03-Jun-2019

An environmental researcher says there is compelling new evidence to support the idea of using carbon forest markets to finance the restoration of abandoned fish ponds back to...

Erin Westerhuis inspects the hollow of a river red gum near Alice Springs.

Research identifies value of river red gum hollows

31-May-2019

New research undertaken by Charles Darwin University in Alice Springs confirms the importance of river red gums in providing habitat for more than 30 species of Central Australian...

Automotive Lecturer Russ Horan (centre) with apprentices Luke McAskill and Chanel Lambert.

Flying Spanners challenge for mechanics

31-May-2019

Charles Darwin University will once again offer motoring enthusiasts an opportunity to test their mechanical skills in a race against the clock at the Red CentreNATS in Alice...

CDU Hellenic Studies program Associate Professor George Frazis

Global impact of Greek migration to be examined at conference

29-May-2019

Some of the world’s most eminent authorities on Greek and Hellenic language and culture will come together at Charles Darwin University (CDU) on Saturday, 1 June for the second...

CDU-ANU PhD scholar Cathy Bow and native Kunwinjku speaker Seraine Namundja. Cathy will discuss how digital technologies can support Indigenous language teaching at the Let’s Talk Aboriginal Languages symposium

Event to celebrate Indigenous languages

28-May-2019

Charles Darwin University (CDU), Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education and the NT Government’s Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) will hold a symposium...

Co-Directors of the Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, Associate Professor Yvette Roe and Professor Sue Kildea

CDU launches new research centre

27-May-2019

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is launching a new research centre that focuses on maternal and infant health services across Australia.The Molly Wardaguga Research Centre was...

Program facilitators Wendy Taleo and Sue Tucker. Background image Rodion Kutsaev.

Learn a thing or two about the digital age

27-May-2019

Two innovative CDU Alice Springs staff with an interest in educational technology have launched an online professional development program designed to raise digital literacy...

More than 1800 proud CDU undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational education and training (VET) students are receiving their hard-earned qualifications today and tomorrow

Inspirational students celebrate end of their studies

23-May-2019

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is recognising its first graduates for 2019, with more than 1800 proud undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational education and training (VET)...

CDU's Daniel Costa and ARK Animal Hospital vet Dr Rebecca Webster carefully return Arya the Green Turtle to the Timor Sea

Rehab turtle returns to the Timor Sea

21-May-2019

Arya the Green Turtle felt the cool waters of the Timor Sea for the first time in nearly a year when she was successfully released back into the ocean after her stay at Charles...

Dr Oberprieler inspects a tray of invertebrates

Researcher: time to conserve the North’s insects

21-May-2019

A Charles Darwin University PhD graduate has discovered hundreds of insects in Northern Australia that are new to science – prompting her call for insects to be included in...

Darwin filmmaker and Charles Darwin University (CDU) Business Lecturer Dr Abhishek Shukla has secured a patent for a new means of distributing films

CDU lecturer disrupting the movie industry

20-May-2019

Imagine being able to watch a blockbuster movie in the comfort of your own home for a couple of dollars the day it’s released.That’s the brave new world of film distribution...

CDU Student Association Secretary Ali Dhirani and Psychology lecturer Carmen Cubillo help CDU’s Daniel Gahreman (centre) prepare for the fun run

CDU to inject fun into election day

16-May-2019

Charles Darwin University is about to launch a “Wellness Centre” that will be accessible to the whole community.The former psychology clinic, which is located at Building Green 5...

Dr Steven Kho has already discovered an immense amount of information in the battle against malaria

CDU, Menzies researcher leads battle against malaria

13-May-2019

Blood platelets, neutrophils and the spleen have novel roles in people with malaria, according to new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Menzies School of Health...

Dean of Law Associate Professor Alan Berman said the three-year degree will continue to serve as the academic foundation for admission to legal practice in the NT

Revamped Law degree structure attracts record numbers

09-May-2019

More than 250 students enrolled in the first-year program that now focuses exclusively on law-related study units.Dean of Law Associate Professor Alan Berman said the reduction in...

Chair of Accounting and Finance Professor Indra Abeysekera

CDU to launch free tax service

07-May-2019

For anyone anxious about tax time in a few weeks from now, Charles Darwin University may be able to lend a helping hand.Chair of Accounting and Finance Professor Indra Abeysekera...

Senior Lecturer in North Australian and Regional Studies Dr Steven Farram.

New book explores historic peacekeeping mission

02-May-2019

A new book that explores the significance of the Australian peacekeeping role in the four-year revolution for the control of Indonesia will be launched in Darwin next week.Charles...

Northern Institute Research Fellows David Murtagh and Marianne St Clair have identified huge benefits from telehealth

Telehealth a game changer in the bush

30-Apr-2019

Research by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and an Arnhem Land community health service has identified huge benefits from the recent implementation of high-quality internet and...

From left – Katherine High School’s Rias Alviani, Centralian Senior College’s Alyssa Mason and Tennant Creek High School’s Mya Bond visited CDU recently.

CDU inspires Year 10 students

18-Apr-2019

High school students from across the Northern Territory and South Australia attended a three-day orientation as part of Charles Darwin University’s ASPIRE program.Tennant Creek...

Experts seek solutions to conquer mountains of waste