Professor Maxine Piggott is a molecular biologist and leads the Tropical Biosecurity Group in the Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) at CDU. The Tropical Biosecurity group aims to build research capacity in tropical biosecurity to support a science-based approach to prepare, respond and manage pests, diseases and weeds and contribute to the protection of northern Australia’s unique environment and economy.
Professor Sunil Kadri works in both research and commercial projects supporting the sustainable growth of aquaculture, with a focus on fish behaviour and fish welfare; as well as the development and deployment of technologies to monitor stock and enable on farm data collection for both production and research purposes.
A film that is based in Alice Springs with a cast and crew made up entirely of locals had its World Premiere this week at the Byron Bay International Film Festival.
‘Under Streetlights’ is an independent feature film that follows the journey of two young people whose love for music and their family issues connects them despite their different backgrounds.
Dr Kaline de Mello is a postdoctoral researcher at Charles Darwin University (CDU), affiliated with the Research Institute for the
Environment and Livelihoods (RIEL). Kaline currently supervises PhD and master's students working on wetland monitoring and management, and welcomes expressions of interest from those interested in applied, interdisciplinary research on freshwater ecosystems, land use change, and conservation
Charles Darwin University’s Dr Rakesh Gupta researches how global stock markets and economies are becoming more connected through analysis of factors like trade, education, and politics. His work shows that investment isn’t just about making money – it can help build fairer, more stable economies.
My research focuses on applying Earth observation satellites and unoccupied aerial vehicles for environmental and agricultural studies. I lead the Remote Sensing and Earth Observation research group. In this lab, we use LiDAR, SAR (synthetic aperture radar), optical remote sensing technologies, and AI for invasive plant detection and mapping, groundwater-dependent vegetation monitoring, habitat monitoring, vegetation clearing and fragmentation, and monitoring GHG emissions
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.
Prof David Bowman (Director of the Fire Centre University of Tasmanaia) will reflect on the experience of running a complex codesigned ‘applied pyrogeographic’ research program, explaining how such multipronged research is critical for sustainable coexistence with wildfire.
Dr Chrystie Watson is a Lecturer in Sustainability Leadership and Management. Dr Watson has extensive experience in high level
management, board and entrepreneurial activities. Chrystie leads research on the philosophical foundations of leadership in complex social-ecological systems, including contemporary Stoic leadership and ethics and First Nations leadership philosophies; collaborating nationally and internationally to publish on these topics.
Studying a childcare qualification at CDU TAFE involves acquiring practical skills, theoretical knowledge and effective time management through competency-based assessments, including case studies and workplace documentation. Students can choose between a Certificate III, which provides the essential skills needed for Early Childhood work, and a Diploma that prepares them for leadership roles by demanding deeper knowledge and critical thinking.