• Read more about Uniting industry to investigate mitigation of threatened species bycatch in commercial net fisheries

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is leading an ambitious new collaborative project that will look to mitigate threatened ray and shark bycatch in northern Australian net fisheries. 

The project brings together professional fishers, industry consultants, fisheries managers, and researchers across the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Queensland to investigate strategies for reducing catch rates of threatened sharks and rays and improve the sustainability of northern Australia’s commercial net fisheries. 

• Read more about Rain, hail or shine, this CDU technician has a tower to climb

For nearly 15 years, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Matthew Northwood has scrambled up towers in remote corners of the Northern Territory to test, adjust and repair technical equipment that’s providing vital information about a changing climate and impacts on our NT environment. 

• Read more about New paper suggests how universities can regain control of education from AI

Universities around the world can preserve academic integrity from the threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by resisting corporate pressure and prioritising ethics, according to a new paper with Charles Darwin University (CDU). 

• Read more about Health program attracts students from across the NT

First Nations students from across the Northern Territory gathered in Darwin to explore opportunities to study health in the second year of a successful new Charles Darwin University (CDU) program. 

CDU’s First Nations Introduction to University – Health program welcomed students to the Casuarina campus from around Darwin, Milikapiti, Gapyuwiak, Ramingining, Galiwinku, Donydji Outstation and Tennant Creek.

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• Read more about New cultural and education partnership with international college

Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory will be promoted as the preferred destination to study among students from the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

The MoU was signed last week by CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman and Australian International Islamic College (AIIC) founder, His Eminence the National Grand Mufti of Australia Imam Abdul Quddoos Azhari. 

• Read more about Collaboration aiming to improve health workforce

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will collaborate with leading disability service Carpentaria to promote education opportunities and develop the health workforce following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The MoU was signed in early December by CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman and Carpentaria Disability Services Chief Executive Annie Rily. 

• Read more about CDU students awarded international scholarships for prestigious cultural exchange

Three Charles Darwin University (CDU) students have been awarded Australian Government New Colombo Plan Scholarships for 2024, with exciting plans to study at universities in the Indo-Pacific and gain a deeper insight into their chosen fields.

Isabella Burton, Liliana Leschi and Jayden Ilett were selected to participate in the prestigious initiative, provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to cultivate a deeper understanding of the region among Australia's future leaders.