Research highlights
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Assisting with the COVID-19 response
Learn moreMenzies School of Health Research (Menzies) researchers and clinicians are using their expertise, experience and local community contacts to develop enduring solutions to the current COVID-19 pandemic to improve health outcomes and wellbeing across Northern Australia, with our neighbours in Timor-Leste and around Australia.
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The future of Indigenous education in Australia
Watch nowDr Woodroffe’s research explores the importance of pre-service Indigenous cultural teacher education in the urban context by talking to both new and more experienced teachers.
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Advanced Manufacturing Alliance
Learn moreThe Advanced Manufacturing Alliance is a joint initiative between CDU and SPEE3D utilising world-first 3D metal printing technology.
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Projection Augmented Landscape Models
Learn moreThe use of innovative Projection Augmented Physical Landscape technology is bringing science and local Indigenous knowledge together in a way that facilitates two-way learning about environmental history and science in the very diverse, cross-cultural, cross-linguistic space of northern Australia.
The approach, developed by Rohan Fisher from Charles Darwin University, uses simulation games of landscape process projected onto 3D printed landscapes or sand that is shaped to fit the terrain. The projection augmented landscapes look spectacular, like an animated hologram of country, they are multi-sensory and interactive, pulling people into learn and teach by providing a stage to elicit and share local stories from the land. More information at landscapemodels.net
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A new approach to manage Darwin Harbour
Learn moreTraditional Owners, along with many other stakeholders, will work together on developing the Integrated Report Card. Over the next few years, the Report Card will track the health of Darwin Harbour to allow informed decision making towards a sustainable future for all those living in the surrounding area.
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Dr Sarah Ireland discusses her work in the remote region of Arnhem Land
Learn moreDr Ireland's research project, 'Caring for Mum on Country', looks at how Indigenous knowledge can be used to empower women to become "Doula", Indigenous childbirth companions.
Research news
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Research reveals integrating solar energy in LNG industry cuts Australia’s carbon footprint
Read moreThe 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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New three-year research project to monitor and conserve marine megafauna in the Territory
Read moreA new three-year Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project is developing new approaches to improve marine and coastal biodiversity monitoring, research, and conservation management.
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Digital ‘skills passport’ enables Territory job seekers to reach their employment goals
Read moreA digital ‘skills passport’ being developed by Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s Northern Institute will support job seekers and school leavers in the Territory to showcase their skills and knowledge and improve their employment prospects.