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Solar car challenge back on track

The longest distance solar car race in the world is back on track after being put on hold for two years due to COVID-19, and Charles Darwin University (CDU) is recruiting a team to represent the Territory.

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CDU Director of Research and Innovation Steve Rogers, CRCNA CEO Anne Stünzner, JCU Vice Chancellor Professor Sandra Harding and CQUniversity Vice Chancellor Professor Nick Klomp at the launch in Townsville.

New research partnership to champion water security for Northern Australia

Three universities with headquarters in the north are partnering with the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) to develop a comprehensive program of research focused on water security in Northern Australia.

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More maritime students jump on board to support industry

Students from three Darwin high schools took to the water this week to complete their studies and graduate with a Certificate II in Maritime Operations.

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Water Award recognises expert’s contribution to NT

A water expert at Charles Darwin University (CDU) was recently awarded the Water Professional of the Year at the 2021 NT Water Awards.

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Research reveals how integrating solar energy in the LNG industry can cut Australia’s carbon footprint

Research reveals integrating solar energy in LNG industry cuts Australia’s carbon footprint

The integration of solar energy into Australia’s liquid natural gas (LNG) industry could dramatically reduce Australia’s carbon footprint while also creating thousands of additional jobs. 

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CDU growing prawns to re-establish industry

Prawn farming operations in the Northern Territory are set to recommence to support Territory producers thanks to a new selective breeding program at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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Inspiring NT school students towards science study and career pathways

About 100 Northern Territory Year 9 students have spent three days participating in various STEM-related activities and workshops at Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s Casuarina Campus as part of the Santos Science Experience from 21-23 September.

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Threatened shark species ‘out of sight out of mind’: first complete national assessment of Australia’s sharks and rays

The first complete assessment of extinction risk for all Australian sharks, rays and ghost sharks reveals Australia is home to more than a quarter of shark species on the planet, but 12 per cent of those are at risk of extinction.

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Backing research to power up Charles Darwin University renewable microgrid project

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has been awarded more than $2 million for a project to establish a Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub which will lead research in the development of innovative, cheap and reliable green power systems, thanks to the Australian Government.

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