From ants encircling their prey to the microscopic details of a moth’s antenna, a new photography competition and exhibition is giving the public a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of academic research.
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has climbed to 584 in the prestigious 2026 QS World University Rankings - a marked improvement from its position in the 621-630 band last year - defying the national trend.
When Niki returned home to China four years ago after a year of volunteering at CDU’s Confucius Institute, she knew one day she’d be back. Darwin’s charm had well and truly won Niki over, and it wasn’t long until she returned to study a Master of Teaching.
Nagendra arrived in Australia from Tikapur in Nepal to further his education and pursue a dream career. Four years later he’s a proud CDU graduate with a Masters of Professional Accounting. He currently works as Receiver of Territory Monies in patient accounts at Royal Darwin Hospital.
The seminar ‘Groundwater: Hidden wonder of the Northern Territory’ will be presented in two parts. First, Steven will provide a basic explanation of what groundwater is and concepts of how groundwater systems operate. He will then give an NT-wide view of groundwater properties and processes.
Join CDU phD candidate Julia Constance exploring the Northern Territory's river sharks—the Northern River Shark (Glyphis garricki) and the Speartooth Shark (G. glyphis)
Improving efficiency, scalability, and safety using the OSS omics strategy, integrating tools like iDNA and eDNA, genomics, and metabolomics into existing chemical, biological, and radiological monitoring at the Ranger Uranium Mine.
The future challenges that sustainability will face and the urgent need to reduce the negative effects of human activity and encouragement of more sustainable attitudes. CDU has an important role to play in terms of educating and engaging consumers, businesses and stakeholders, as well as by conducting effective sustainability-focused research.
CDU’s Safer Communities is a platform to adapt and implement a safe and connected University community and will rely on a strong University culture of zero tolerance for unsafe behaviour. It sets a remit for safer communities from the student perspective and fit.
Traditional 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.