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: Scott McDinny and Lauren Mellor installing solar at Mumathumburru (West Island). Credit: Rachel Mounsey.

Shining a renewable light on remote energy challenges

The innovative efforts to switch on renewable energy at remote Northern Territory communities will be discussed at a short film screening and panel discussion today at Charles Darwin University.

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More consideration should be given to animals in ecosystem restoration assessments and a new CDU study shows how this can be done.

Top gong awarded to leading researcher

A Charles Darwin University researcher and globally recognised ecologist has been awarded a prestigious medal for his contributions to ecological science. 

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Charles Darwin University has become a member of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance, a node of the Australian Defence Science and Universities Network.

CDU strengthens defence ties with Alliance

Charles Darwin University will bring its strategic location and unique research capabilities to the table of an important organisation dedicated to advancing Australia’s defence innovation, science, and technology capabilities. 

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A NAFI satellite image of fires across the Top End. NAFI Thas received a $588,000 grant through the Disaster Resilience Australia Package.

Funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service

The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service at Charles Darwin University will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Government grant for operations. 

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The footage was captured as part of a decade-long program led by Charles Darwin University and Australian National University academic Dr Karen Edyvane.

Rare footage reveals intimate family lives of blue whales

The intimate family lives of blue whales, including a blue whale nursing its calf underwater, has been revealed in extraordinary footage captured in a project led by an international marine ecologist from Charles Darwin University and Australian National University. 

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Savanna gliders were one of the most frequent users of the nestboxes monitored during the study.

Tree hidey-holes key to helping slow declines of small mammals

A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia. 

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Charles Darwin University’s Dr Dylan Irvine has contributed to the development of the first ever global-scale groundwater temperature model.

Global research warns climate change is increasing groundwater temperatures

A world first global groundwater temperature model projects that shallow groundwater will warm on average by between 2.1 and 3.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. 

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The Charles Darwin University-led project will allow Australian and Chinese researchers to share research and industry knowledge.

New project to enhance Australia-China agriculture and aquaculture

Enhancing the quality of Australian seafood and initiatives to introducing new dragon fruit cropping technologies will be among the activities and knowledge exchanged between Australian and Chinese researchers in a new project led by Charles Darwin University.

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The study led by Associate Professor Nisha Shafiabady showed how Artificial Intelligence can help organisations prepare for future challenges such as global pandemics.

Study shows how AI can be a ‘crystal ball’ for businesses to stay afloat

Businesses unsure how to survive the next global tragedy should have no fear, with a new study showing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help organisations stay afloat in rapidly changing times. 

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