Charles Darwin University
Friend or foe: Why homebuilders have a lot to learn from termites
CDU's Bachelor of Architectural Design opened to its first cohort of students at the start of 2025.
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Charles Darwin University
From military operations to fighting fires: CDU graduate reflects on return to study
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 graduation cap and gown.
Charles Darwin University
Tech on the treetops: How AI can protect forests
Artificial Intelligence is the newest tool in the arsenal to prevent the degradation and depletion of forests, with new research revealing how the technology can help protect the ecosystem.
Charles Darwin University
Volunteers protected Darwin wildlife for 50+ years, but new research suggests it’s time to stop winging conservation efforts
First published by 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 to take responsibility for all of the Northern Territory’s residents
Edith Cowan University
ECU research finds gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children
An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour.
University of the Sunshine Coast
The Power of Sleep: Supporting mental health in First Nations children
A five-year national research project led by the University of the Sunshine Coast is aiming to improve the mental health of First Nations children through better sleep.
Charles Darwin University
How a gender study could help the NT reach its budget goals
A first-of-its-kind study series led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to put the spotlight on gender equity and diversity and may help the Northern Territory reach its financial goals.
Charles Sturt University
What happens to Australia’s coal regions when the power stations are shut down?
A Charles Sturt University energy expert has investigated how communities which have been dependant on coal mining can survive and prosper as coal-fired power stations close in Australia in the coming years.
Edith Cowan University
Five ECU Alumni recognised among WA's top young leaders
Five outstanding Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni have been named winners in the prestigious 2025 40under40 Awards, celebrating the next generation of Western Australia's business and community leaders.
Macquarie University
Falls prevention: call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes
Psychotropic medicines that are commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, according to Macquarie University researcher Narjis Batool.
The University of Melbourne
Australia’s weather-related disasters are getting costlier
The number of Australian homes damaged or destroyed by weather-related disasters is now the highest in ten years, shows the annual HILDA survey
Charles Sturt University
Researchers uncover surprising health risks of plastic ingestion for seabirds
A team of researchers have discovered the surprising health effects of plastic ingestion on the organs and brains of Australian seabird chicks.