Measurements are crucial to everyday life. Whether you are an engineer, an astronomer, a tradesperson or a nurse, measurements are important. In Australia, we use the Metric System (also known as the International System of Units). It is important to be able to convert measurements to maintain accuracy and avoid unnecessary confusion. This is particularly important when you are working with equations to ensure a correct answer. Measurements could be of linear value, area or volume.
In the future uncrewed vessels (USVs) will roam the world’s oceans providing valuable data to oceanographers and meteorologists, while also protecting it against illegal fishing and smuggling, that’s the vision of one Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher.
Business was always in the blood for Nicholas, but he knew he didn’t want to follow in his family's footsteps. He felt hospitality and the food industry calling out to him. Similarly, Tran has loved cooking since she was a little girl. Coming from the small country of Vietnam, she wanted to relocate to make her big culinary dreams a reality. It didn’t take either of them very long to decide to study Commercial Cookery at Charles Darwin University.
Starting university is an exciting time as you immerse yourself in new surroundings, meet new people and take on study challenges. However, it’s normal to feel anxious. How will you adapt to university? Will you make friends? How will you cover all your fees? Let's take a look at all the ways CDU can support you on your journey.
Fire season in the Northern Territory is officially upon us, and Central Australia is not out of the inferno just yet. CDU's Northern Institute Research Development Officer and fire expert Rohan Fisher is worried there is still time for a massive fire event in the Central Desert region.
Increasing farming intensity increases pressure to clear remnant native vegetation, a new study has shown. It is the opposite of what was expected.
Charles Darwin University (CDU), Western Sydney University and Menzies School of Health Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the establishment of the CDU Menzies School of Medicine, and growth of the Northern Territory’s medical workforce.
The world-renowned Aboriginal artist who designed the Australian Aboriginal flag Harold Thomas, together with barrister Colin Golvan AM QC and solicitor Chrystal Dare, will jointly deliver the 10th Nugget Coombs Memorial Lecture this year on Larrakia Country for the first time in three years.
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.
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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.