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Former education reporter, now communications officer 🐊✍️

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Christine Robertson has spent the last decade strengthening her ability to support her community – alongside her work with #military operations and as a #firefighter – and this week, she finally donned a graduation cap and gown. 👩‍🚒 Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/militar...
From military operations to fighting fires: CDU graduate reflects on return to study | Charles Darwin University
Christine Robertson has spent the last decade strengthening her ability to support her community – alongside her work with military operations and as a firefighter – and today, she finally dons a grad...
www.cdu.edu.au
May 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
#Termites are often thought of as bad news when it comes to a building’s integrity – but what if the voracious insects hold the blueprint to designing the coolest homes in the #NorthernTerritory? 🐜Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/friend-...
Friend or foe: Why homebuilders have a lot to learn from termites | Charles Darwin University
Termites are often thought of as bad news when it comes to a building’s integrity – but what if the voracious insects hold the blueprint to designing the coolest homes in the Territory?
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May 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
#Nature is still too complex for #AI modelling to be effective but the tipping point is close, with a new study finding the technology stills trip at the last real-world hurdle. The research looked at how AI can identify crop diseases and forecast outbreaks. More 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/rooting...
Rooting out plant diseases: Are computers ready to run our farms? | Charles Darwin University
Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modelling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, according to a new study that found the technology may still trip at the last re...
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May 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
#Volunteers have shouldered the burden of shorebird conservation in the #TopEnd for more than half a century, but new #research from CDU suggests it’s time for the government to take responsibility for all of the NT’s residents – including those with wings. Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/volunte...
Volunteers protected Darwin wildlife for 50+ years, but new research suggests it’s time to stop winging conservation efforts | Charles Darwin University
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...
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May 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Charles Darwin University #PhD candidate Faisal Bin Badar never imagined his dream to improve #education in his home country of #Pakistan would evolve into an internationally recognised mission to build adaptable, sustainable #schools across the globe. Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/how-one...
How one man’s dream opened doors to education access across the world | Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate Faisal Bin Badar never imagined his dream to improve education in his home country of Pakistan would evolve into an internationally recognised mission to ...
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April 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
After a career crossing continents and fields, Professor Maurizio Cirrincione has landed in the #TopEnd of #Australia to take the helm of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) #Energy and #Resources Institute (ERI). Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/nt-beco...
NT to become Australia’s brightest spark with CDU’s new Energy and Resources appointment | Charles Darwin University
After a career crossing continents and fields, Professor Maurizio Cirrincione has landed in the Top End of Australia to take the helm of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Energy and Resources Institut...
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April 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The iconic but at-risk greater #bilby could benefit by combining Indigenous knowledge with western survey methods, according to a new study led by Charles Darwin University in collaboration with the North Tanami Rangers and Lajamanu Traditional Owners. Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/stronge...
Stronger together: Bilby conservation efforts enhanced by Indigenous knowledge | Charles Darwin University
One of the nation's most iconic and at-risk critters could benefit by combining Indigenous knowledge with western survey methods, according to a new study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in col...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
#Fish are often overlooked when the term #animalwelfare is used, but a new project is working to ensure happy fins are met with the same enthusiasm as cage-free eggs or grass-fed beef 🐟 Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/changin...
Changing the tide: New project aims to shift attitudes around fish welfare practices | Charles Darwin University
Fish are often overlooked when the term “animal welfare” is used, but a new project is working to ensure happy fins are met with the same enthusiasm as cage-free eggs or grass-fed beef.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The pressures of #climatechange may be strengthening bonds between unlikely allies in Central Australia’s #bird community as species are forced to work together to access life-saving resources, a study has found 🦅 Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/birds-f...
Birds of a feather: Unexpected relationships take flight in the face of climate change | Charles Darwin University
The pressures of climate change may be strengthening bonds between unlikely allies in Central Australia’s bird community as species are forced to work together to access life-saving resources, a study...
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April 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
A funky fresh look for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) range of apparel is set to sell out fast thanks to a bright and bold collaboration with House of Darwin 👕 Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/iconic-...
Iconic NT brand partners with CDU to ‘add a smile to students’ faces’ in colourful collaboration | Charles Darwin University
A funky fresh look for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) range of apparel is set to sell out fast thanks to a bright and bold collaboration with House of Darwin.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
As #students ready themselves for the first semester of 2025, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new student council is also preparing to become a voice for the 22,000-strong cohort. Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/bold-gr...
‘Bold group of thinkers’: Leadership shake-up for CDU student council | Charles Darwin University
As students ready themselves for the first semester of 2025, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new student council is also preparing to become a voice for the 22,000-strong cohort.
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March 3, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Attending the #MahaKumbhMela was not just a culturally enriching experience for Abhishek Singh – the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will also shape his role as a leader within #Darwin’s student community.

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How the world’s largest religious gathering inspired student’s diversity efforts | Charles Darwin University
Attending the Maha Kumbh Mela was not just a culturally enriching experience for Abhishek Singh – the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will also shape his role as a leader within Darwin’s student commun...
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February 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
It was a love of #puzzles and problem solving that led Tan Thai down the path of #engineering – and now he shares that lightbulb moment with everyone.
“Engineering can definitely be difficult at times, but nothing worthwhile is easy.”
Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/nothing...
‘Nothing worthwhile is easy’: Darwin engineer’s pathway to supporting his community | Charles Darwin University
It was a love of puzzles and problem solving that led Tan Thai down the path of engineering – and now he shares that lightbulb moment with everyone.
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February 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hope for the future is key to combatting the rising rates of mental illness among #Australian kids, and a new study has found a values-driven #education – often found in faith-based #schools – is a step in the right direction. Read more 👉 www.cdu.edu.au/news/love-th...
Love thy neighbour: How church-based schools are creating hope for the future | Charles Darwin University
Hope for the future is key to combatting the rising rates of mental illness among Australian kids, and a new study has found a values-driven education – often found in faith-based schools – is a step ...
www.cdu.edu.au
February 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM