Where rubber meets the road: Old tyres are key to building tougher roads
Almost half of the Northern Territory’s worn-out tyres end up in landfills – with the rest exported interstate for recycling – but a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is repurposing the discarded rubber to build stronger, sustainable roads that meet the NT’s unique needs.
Marine rangers take hands-on training in fisheries compliance
First Nations rangers from across the Top End are learning valuable and practical skills as they are trained to become certified in fisheries compliance, through a course providing meaningful training and career pathways.
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Engineering lecturer honoured with prestigious awards
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) Engineering Lecturer has received two noteworthy accolades this week, after being awarded the Young Mechanical Engineer of the Year 2022 and the Sir George Julius Medal by Engineers Australia.
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Regional and remote projects prominent in awards that recognise Territory science champions
The Northern Territory Science Week Awards 2022 will acknowledge the champions of science for their contribution to the community's promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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New NT training to meet electric vehicle demand
After successfully delivering its first nationally accredited hybrid and battery electric vehicle training in the Northern Territory earlier this year, the MTA this week delivered a course with Charles Darwin University (CDU) to meet local demand.
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Research institute seeks experts to protect and grow Northern Australia’s agriculture
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) newly introduced Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) will foster innovation and protect agriculture industries against biosecurity threats, such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
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Researchers discover hundreds of new ant species in Northern Australia’s tropics
Thousands of new species of ants from the monsoonal tropics have been discovered by researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU), making ant populations in Northern Australia some of the most diverse in the world.
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Northern Territory to receive first hydrogen-fueled generator as CDU prepares for future
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will be part of the Northern Territory’s hydrogen-fueled future with a pilot hydrogen generator, storage, and fuel-cell system to be established in Darwin.
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Supporting training and technology in advanced manufacturing in the Territory
Manufacturers in the Northern Territory will soon gain access to a multi-million-dollar advanced manufacturing facility that will house robotic and bespoke automation products.
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Farmer’s prized cow wins top award at Katherine Show
A Katherine educator who is teaching students how to work on rural farms is trying to milk all she can out of a competitive cow.
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