A recent study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) examines how consumers’ religiosity influences the purchase of “ugly foods”, or foods that are aesthetically imperfect but nutritious. According to the United Nations, almost one-third of food produced annually is wasted, with ugly food accounting for 14 per cent of global agriculture losses. Ugly foods are often…
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Charles Darwin University Partnership With Darwin International Film Festival
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A cohort of Charles Darwin University (CDU) student film buffs have had an invaluable close up with the screen industry thanks to a partnership with the Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF). In this year’s festival, CDU Bachelor of Creative Arts students majoring in Screen interviewed participating local, national and international filmmakers. Guests included Cannes Critics’…
CDU: Research through the Lens Exhibition
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From the highest peak in western Europe to fibers smaller than the eye can see, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) biennial photography competition and exhibition is back and zooming in on the world of research. Photo Synthesis: CDU’s Research through the Lens showcases the visual side of research at the University across all faculties and disciplines.…
Italian culture Coming to the Airwaves in new Territory FM Radio Show
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Fabiola Del Signore is sharing her love of Italian music and culture with the Top End, launching her first radio show on Territory FM 104.1 this month. Airing at 7pm Sunday’s, ‘Buona Notte – the Italian Hour’ features cultural insights, guest interviews, and updates on events in both Darwin and…
Franck Gohier named inaugural artist in residence at CDU’s Danala Campus
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) is pleased to announce nationally recognised printmaker, painter, sculptor and artist Franck Gohier as the inaugural artist in residence at its newest campus, Danala | Education and Community Precinct in the Northern Territory (NT). The Darwin-based artist will work on a major commission of a large-scale artwork in collaboration with the…
Jack Thompson to deliver 23rd Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture
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Iconic Australian actor and First Nations advocate Jack Thompson AM will deliver the 23rd Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in August. The annual Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture commemorates the historic Wave Hill Station walk-off led by Gurindji leader Vincent Lingiari in 1966. This was a catalyst for recognising traditional land rights…
CDU Study of Crocodiles Caught in Darwin Harbour
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Problem saltwater crocodiles are typically travelling between 100km and 200km to Darwin Harbour potentially in search of new resources or territories, according to a new study on the migration of the reptiles. The researchers used a crocodile DNA database that they developed by collecting saltwater crocodile tissue samples from across northern Australia and Southeast Asia…
Dutch team making final adjustments for Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge
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An international team of students from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and the University of Twente in the Netherlands is making last minute adjustments to their solar car at Charles Darwin University (CDU) ahead of the Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge in a matter of days. Based in the Dutch town of Enschede, Solar Team…