• Read more about Bushfire tweets reveal role of social media in emergencies

A study on social media activity during the Black Summer bushfires has revealed how the discussions changed through the phases of the disaster, and how critical social media is in disseminating information during natural disasters.  

The Charles Darwin University and University of Wollongong analysed how X, formerly known as Twitter, users discussed the 2019/20 bushfires to better understand how social media could be used to ensure the severity of natural hazards are being communicated effectively.

• Read more about CDU PhD student awarded Postgraduate research award

A PhD student from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Energy Research Institute has been awarded the highly competitive 2023 Postgraduate Research Award (PGRA) by the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering.

Higher Degree by Research student Angel Alberto Aguilar Morones was recognised with this award for his contributions to developing processes for recycling fire-retardant e-waste.

• Read more about Australia may swelter, but blue whales predicted to get some relief

While Australia is forecast to swelter under El Niño climate conditions this year, Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers say it’s good news for blue whales after they suffered through three consecutive years of difficult La Niña conditions. 

• Read more about CDU's Your Voice Student Network in running for key award

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Your Voice Student Network has been shortlisted for an award at the upcoming Ashton Media 2023 CX Awards which recognises excellence in customer experience in Australia and New Zealand.

The Your Voice Student Network has been nominated in the best Customer Experience (CX) category, which focuses on stand-alone initiatives that make the customer experience more convenient, inspiring, meaningful or rewarding.

• Read more about CDU graduates and current students join the SDX team

Several current students and recent graduates from Charles Darwin University (CDU) have been putting their skills to the test in the University’s Student Digital Experience (SDX) team as well as gaining some all-important experience in the workforce.

SDX’s Student Management System (SMS) team has recently welcomed five new and highly capable team members, four of whom are CDU graduates or current students.

• Read more about CDU student a rising star in Culinary Arts

• Read more about CDU engineering researchers recognised at Engineers Australia excellence awards

Two of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) researchers in engineering have been recognised for their achievements in the industry at the recent Engineers Australia excellence awards.

Professor Krishnan Kannoorpatti and Dr Hooman Mehdizadeh-Rad received the Engineers Australia’s Professional Engineer of the Year 2023 and Emerging Professional Engineer of the year 2023 award for the NT division respectively.

• Read more about CDU Student Council dedicated to platforming diverse voices

• Read more about CDU lecturer wins best scientist at NT Science Week Awards

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) lecturer has been recognised at the recent NT Science Week Awards for her dedication to promoting science to high school students and the NT community.

CDU Chemistry Senior Lecturer Dr Vinuthaa Murthy received the Best Scientist award for her coordination of various activities and events to communicate complex chemistry topics to the public.