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Interactive mapping project invites women and gender diverse people to share perceptions of safety in NSW towns, cities, parks and transport hubs precincts

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A sense of safety in the places we live, work and play is an essential human right yet often this is denied on the basis of gender. Launching on 15 November 2023, YourGround NSW’s crowdmap will capture how gender intersects with diverse factors such as location, time of day, environment, lighting, busyness, or past experiences. The 2023 … Continued

World-first innovation for students with disability wins Premier’s Award

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World-first innovation for students with disability wins Premier’s Award   A new teaching resource to better tailor literacy and numeracy lessons for students with disability and complex needs has won a Premier’s Award.   The Assessment for Complex Learners (AfCL) project is a world-first set of integrated, online assessment tools that help teachers understand the … Continued

CDU’s city campus stays cool under Darwin heat

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The façade of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new city campus is complete ahead of the wet season, capping off the building’s main protection against Darwin’s tropical heat and humidity. Standing 40 metres tall, with a combination of vertical and sloping design features, the building includes curtain wall with porcelain tiles, horizontal aluminium louvres, and various … Continued

CDU Trades Centre ground-works commence

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The latest addition to Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Trades Precinct is now underway, with construction commencing on the CDU Trades Training Centre at Casuarina campus. Northern Territory Minister for Skills, Training and International Education Joel Bowden joined CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman, CDU TAFE Pro Vice-Chancellor Mike Hamilton and Aspire Design and Construct Executive Director … Continued

Leading universities join Uniseed venture fund to invest in future of Australian innovation

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Monash University joins as partner, along with the University of Newcastle, UTS, Western Sydney University, and Macquarie University. This move, which doubles the number of research partners in the fund from five to 10, expands Uniseed’s investible innovation universe and provides access to the majority of commercial output from Australian Research Organisations.   Uniseed, Australia’s … Continued

MEDIA ALERT – PRESS CONFERENCE, PARLIAMENT HOUSE 9.30 am THURSDAY

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WHAT: Independent Senator David Pocock and leaders from Christian, Muslim and Buddhist faiths will hold a press conference calling on the Federal Government to step up its climate action commitments ahead of a likely hot summer.    WHEN: 9:30 am Thursday November 16 WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra   WHO: Senator David Pocock Rev. … Continued

The Sky’s the Limit for Koala Conservation

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On 19 November 2023, a group of brave women are taking their dedication to Koala conservation to new heights. Partnering with the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) and joining the ranks of the Koala Army, these daredevils are gearing up for a skydiving spectacle in support of the Koala Protection Act. In the scenic town of … Continued

Trade Subcommittee hears from ASEAN members

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The Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold a public hearing in Canberra today for its inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The Subcommittee will be speaking with the Ambassador of Indonesia, the Ambassador of the Philippines, the Ambassador of Vietnam and the High Commissioner of the Republic … Continued