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CDU investigating the biosecurity threat of disease carrying midges
It is hoped that this project could lead to more research being conducted on other insect vectors to further enhance Australia’s animal biosecurity.
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Culling crocs not the answer to stopping attacks: Paper
The research led by CDU assessed how well crocodile and human density correlates with the frequency of saltwater crocodile attacks on humans in the Northern Territory over the past 50 years.
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MOU to strengthen connection with Indonesia
The partnership was signed during a week-long trip to Indonesia by CDU representatives, who were reconnecting with institutions that will support CDU’s vision of becoming the most connected university.
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Patterns of identity attacks in extremist language uncover their violent intentions
The results reveal the authors often draw on (personal, relational, interactional, and master) identity aspects, emotion, and social values such as culture and religion, justice, morality and aggression to gain support and justify violence.
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Should you study a short course with Harvard or Stanford? New book says to think twice
The book explores the transition of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from providing free and inclusive education to becoming for-profit enterprises, focusing on platforms Coursera, edX, Udacity, and Udemy.
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Study shows how AI can be a ‘crystal ball’ for businesses to stay afloat
Businesses unsure how to survive the next global tragedy should have no fear, with a new study showing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help organisations stay afloat in rapidly changing times.
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Top gong awarded to leading researcher
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher and globally recognised ecologist has been awarded a prestigious medal for his contributions to ecological science.
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Funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service
The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service (NAFI) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Government grant for operations.
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Book shines light on history of massacres across Australia’s north
A new book on the violent frontier expansion of Australia’s north will introduce readers to who led massacres of Aboriginal people, the names of their benefactors, and how these horrific events occurred.
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Got a chronic disease and fear of needles? A prick-free natural alternative is on the horizon
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is a step closer to replacing the needle to deliver drugs in the treatment of many chronic diseases.
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New study shows how quickly surface water moves to groundwater reservoirs across Australia
A new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Monash University and The University of Newcastle has presented almost 100,000 estimates of groundwater recharge rates across Australia, by far the largest known database of its kind.
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Program to show students you don’t need to be Einstein to study STEM
A new generation of thinkers and innovators will get a taste of what it’s like to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics alongside real academics in the second year of a Charles Darwin University mentoring program.