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Funding boost for vital Curtin health research
Fast-tracking new drugs to treat children battling aggressive cancer is one of three Curtin University research projects awarded more than $2.8 million by the Federal Government in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants announced today. Adjunct Associate Professor Rishi Kotecha from Curtin Medical School, Telethon Kids Institute and Perth Children’s Hospital is working towards more effective therapies…
Curtin hosts international symposium to address urban warming
Leading climate researchers and policymakers from across Southeast Asia will come together for an international symposium at Curtin University this month, to address how cities in the region can best cope with the warming climate. The event will see attendees pool their collective knowledge to develop policies to combat urban warming, with a particular focus on sprawling cities such as…
Getting dirty to clean up the chemical industry’s environmental impact
The global chemical industry is a major fossil fuel consumer and climate change contributor; however, new Curtin University research has identified how the sector could clean up its green credentials by getting dirty. Most chemical reactions involving electricity and organic materials can’t be done efficiently using water because the organic materials don’t dissolve well, forcing industry to use fossil fuels…
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New venture studio to fast-track clean energy solutions in resources sector
Curtin University has unveiled a new multi-million dollar venture studio to fast-track innovation in the resources industry and develop new…
No bull: How creating less-gassy cows could help fight climate change
A Curtin University study has revealed breeding less-flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land could significantly reduce rising methane emission levels,…
Curtin shines bright in global rankings
Curtin University has maintained its position as the world’s second-ranked university and number one in Australia for mineral and mining…
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