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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. Groundwater recharge is the rate at which groundwater resources are replenished by rainfall, in millimetres per year (mm/y). The recharge … Continued
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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. Groundwater recharge is the rate at which groundwater resources are replenished by rainfall, in millimetres per year (mm/y). The recharge … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has called for a national overhaul of university governance after James Cook University admitted to further wage theft. James Cook University is conducting a new review after identifying “historical compliance concerns” with casual staff payments. Early indications are that more than 7,500 current and previous staff are affected, … Continued
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A new generation of thinkers and innovators will get a taste of what it’s like to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) alongside real academics in the second year of a Charles Darwin University (CDU) mentoring program. This week students from Casuarina Senior College toured the University’s Casuarina campus science and technology facilities for … Continued
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The Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold a public hearing today in Darwin for its inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The Subcommittee will hear evidence from the international education sector, including universities and students themselves. The Subcommittee will also hear from regional tourism organisations, tourism operators, … Continued
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New research suggests a healthy breakfast is important for student motivation and achievement. We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially as we grow up. It helps us develop, gives us the energy we need for the day ahead, and, as a new study shows, leads to better academic … Continued
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14 April 2024 – for immediate release Christian Schools Welcome Prime Minister’s Commitment To Protecting Religious Freedom Christian schools have welcomed the commitment from the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, that religious freedom protections for faith groups “Will not go backwards while I’m Prime Minister of Australia”. The commitment, made in a meeting … Continued
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The peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has a new independent Board Chair, Mark McKenzie. Bringing with him a wealth of business experience, Mr McKenzie has served on the Australian Government’s vocational education and training reform transition advisory group, which provided … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has urged Charles Darwin University’s vice-chancellor to drop his attack on academic freedom. Scott Bowman has asked a Senate inquiry into the controversial proposed development of the Middle Arm precinct on Darwin harbour not to publish two submissions from CDU academics. The academics were responding to an official … Continued
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The Australian Government’s announcement of ten new regional University Study Hubs is critical to helping students stay in their local communities to undertake tertiary education. In this context, the initiative has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. … Continued
