Desert fire simulation a gamechanger for education and engagement
A new simulation game is helping indigenous rangers, landowners, children and more to learn about fire behaviour and how they can mitigate the increasing threat of infernos.
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Trans and gender diverse visibility in academia critical in higher education
A year on from taking the helm of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute, Professor Kim Humphery is celebrating and reflecting on more than a work anniversary.
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Project to examine the relationship between severe weather and migration
A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) project will explore how extreme weather events are affecting where Australians choose to live and how this migration could have consequences for service provisions, infrastructure planning, disaster management and more.
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CDU Associate Professor nominated for the NT 2024 Senior Australian of the Year
Associate Professor, Elaine Ḻäwurrpa Maypilama from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has been nominated for the prestigious Northern Territory 2024 Senior Australian of the Year.
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Global impact of CDU researchers continues to grow
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers continue to be among the most influential in the world, with 23 academics named in a prestigious list from Stanford University.
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NAFI proves invaluable asset in recent bushfire emergency
Decades worth of fire knowledge, data and experience were put to the test this month with the North Australia & Rangelands Fire Information (NAFI) service receiving an unprecedented number of map requests during the Barkly region bushfires.
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Project to look at climate impacts on Northern Australia's turtle populations
A new project, between Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and indigenous ranger groups, will investigate how sea level rise and increasing sand temperature may affect Northern Australia’s turtle populations.
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Yolgnu Mental health resource aims to break down cultural differences
A new mental health resource, launched at Garma Festival, aims to enhance the capacity of mental health service providers supporting Yolgnu patients to achieve patient-centred approaches that include culturally sensitive and culturally informed practices.
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CDU researcher makes ABC Top 5 Science
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is one of only five academics across Australia to be chosen to attend this year’s prestigious ABC Top 5 Science media residency.
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