Charles Darwin Uni strengthens ADSUN

Charles Darwin University has become a member of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA), a node of DSTG’s Australian Defence Science and Universities Network (ADSUN).

ADSUN brings together research institutes and industry to find solutions for defence problems. Charles Darwin University (CDU) will add its strategic location and unique research capabilities to an important organisation dedicated to advancing Australia’s defence innovation, science, and technology capabilities, the university says.

The new collaboration between CDU and QDSA makes ADSUN a truly national network with member universities in every state and territory across Australia. CDU will complement QDSA with knowledge and research in areas relevant to Northern Australia such as tropical health, remote area drone operations and advanced manufacturing, and cyber security.

QDSA’s key strengths currently include trusted autonomy, quantum technology, artificial intelligence, hypersonics, and space.

CDU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation Professor Steve Rogers said the membership of Australia’s key innovation network for the defence industry was an advantageous move for the University and the nation.

“It’s a logical step to join an established ADSUN node, and one that is in alignment with defence’s aim for the Network to have representation Australia-wide.

“Defence has a key role to play in the NT, comprising nearly 10 per cent of the Territory economy, and Australia’s north in general has been recognised by the Federal Government as being strategically vital.

“Through joining QDSA, CDU will help open opportunities for the University and the wider local economy while also supporting our national security. When universities collaborate, it brings the best minds together to help solve problems and advance local industry.”