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Increasing farming intensity increases pressure to clear remnant native vegetation, a new study has shown. It is the opposite of what was expected.

In a bid to help clear the Gulf of Carpentaria of marine debris, Charles Darwin University (CDU) will undertake a project that will use long-distance uncrewed autonomous aircraft to identify and map the distribution of ghost nets across nearly 958 km of NT coastline.

Fifteen students identified through local jobs program and in partnership with Charles Darwin University TAFE Alice Springs will complete a 10-week intensive pre-employment program this week. The program looked at skills required for the successful placement of individuals into the construction industry including Traffic Management, Loader Operations, Skid Steer Operations White Card, Work Health and Safety requirements, Excavation operations and more.

New First Nations tourism training is helping to build the professional credentials, business acumen and interpersonal skills of Aboriginal people, and in turn, secure new jobs and career options for Aboriginal communities in Central Australia. The training is also building capacity in the Red Centre tourism industry, where there is significant international and domestic demand for First Nations tour guides, who can provide authentic cultural perspective and knowledge of the country’s desert heart.

Charles Darwin University will host the NAEEA 7th International Conference on Enabling Education (ICEE) in early December 2024. The call for Abstract submissions is now open. This conference highlights the intersections of First Nations perspectives, digital innovation, and student well-being within enabling education, as well as navigating the themes of AI disruption, digital learning practices, self-efficacy, and the ongoing development of government policies affecting the enabling sector.

New research conducted at Charles Darwin University is among the first to consider the role of ‘content creators’ within the modern pornography landscape.

A/Prof Gabrielle McCallum is the Head of Discipline in the School of Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Gabrielle's research addresses important clinical gaps for children and adolescents at-risk of poor lung health in Australia, Timor-Leste and the Asia-Pacific region and informs direct prevention strategies, future interventions, and improved management pathways.

The Structuring Your Thesis [HDR] workshop at Charles Darwin University Library supports Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students in organising their theses effectively. It covers essential aspects of thesis structure, including how to develop a clear and logical framework that enhances readability and showcases research findings. Participants will gain insights into best practices for structuring chapters, maintaining coherence, and ensuring their arguments flow logically. This workshop is particularly beneficial for students in the early to mid-stages of their thesis writing.

As a speech pathologist and lecturer at Charles Darwin University, my research primarily focuses on fluency disorders, particularly stuttering, and its measurement, assessment, and treatment across diverse populations. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, I have contributed significantly to the field through innovative methodologies, such as developing outcome measures like the Satisfaction with Communication in Everyday Speaking Situations (SCESS) scale and validating tools like the Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4) for Persian-speaking individuals

A research proposal is a structured plan that outlines the purpose, significance, and methodology of a research project. Its primary purpose is to demonstrate the feasibility and relevance of the study, helping to secure approval or funding. A well-written proposal clarifies the research question, situates the study within existing literature, and justifies the chosen approach, ensuring the research is focused, ethical, and academically rigorous.