The majority of Dr Nutton’s research has been on the effectiveness and design of early childhood and primary programmes that improve learning and developmental outcomes in contexts that can be challenging to service systems such as remote, regional and disadvantaged communities.
Alex Funk, a PhD candidate at Macquarie University, is developing a CRISPR-based gene knockout method to control invasive cane toads in Australia by exploiting their cannibalistic tadpole behavior. His research combines herpetology, invasion biology, and conservation, building on his previous work studying feral pig impacts on salamanders.
My research focuses on AI-enabled modelling, estimation and control for power and energy systems, spanning microgrids, power electronics and electrical drives. I develop machine-learning and signal-processing methods for condition monitoring, fault diagnosis and remaining useful life estimation of machines, converters and distributed energy resources.
Colton Perna's PhD research explores how river flows and flooding shape freshwater fish communities in tropical rivers, using fatty acids to track how hydrology influences food webs and nutritional pathways. His findings highlight the critical importance of river flow and floodplain connectivity in sustaining productive aquatic ecosystems.
Volunteers have shouldered the burden of shorebird conservation in the Top End for more than half a century, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests it’s time for the government to take responsibility for all of the Northern Territory’s residents – including those with wings.
Tracy is a Warumungu Luritja woman with years of experience in the field of education who completed her PhD with Northern Institute in 2019. Tracy is a lecturer with the College of Indigenous Futures, Arts & Society who coordinates.
The circular economy concept is often thought of as a model to eliminate waste and pollution – but when applied thoughtfully, circular approaches can create jobs, strengthen local economies, improve public health and more, according to new research led by Charles Darwin University.
Join Sharna Motlap, Northern Institute Research Fellow and other Indigenous Researchers and Experts to explore how Indigenous art and knowledge shape meaningful climate health and action, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
A new Pro Vice-Chancellor has been appointed to the role of Education Strategy at Charles Darwin University (CDU) to provide expert knowledge to help CDU shape the direction of its educational strategy, growth agenda and course offerings.
Having already studied and worked in economics and accounting, Wesley knew there was something missing. Beyond the numbers, Wesley held a deep passion to teach and share his excitement for life with others. That’s why he re-entered the world of study and enrolled in a Master of Teaching at CDU.