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Research at Curtin

Curtin’s overarching research objective is to solve real world problems. We have strong strategic partnerships with industry and government, demonstrating our commitment to collaborative research.

Our five research strengths are: Resources and energy; ICT and emerging technologies; Health, ageing and well-being; Communities and changing environments; and Growth and prosperity.

Watch the video to the right for an overview of our research vision.

The office of research & development

Our research administration

R & D Now, download the latest issue

R & D Now - Curtin's premier research magazine

2007 Overview
The new Research and Chemistry Precinct

Take a peek at the NEW Resources and Chemistry Precinct

Research successes

Read about the acheivements of our best and brightest

Research centres and institutes

Video - Curtin research overview

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News

Carbon Management: What are the big issues for the future?

Curtin Energy recently hosted a public forum on the impact of carbon constraints. The forum addressed some of the big questions associated with the future of carbon management.

New Missions for radio astronomy

Radio astronomy is about to soar in Western Australia, with major projects in development at a mid-west site that has been short-listed for one of the most exciting science endeavours of the century.

Freeze Frame: Isotope science studies climate control

Polar ice-cores have revealed the source of lead pollution from human activity world-wide and may now reveal some truths about climate change to our internationally regarded Isotope Science Research Group.

Researcher Profile: Professor Tony Owen

'New recruit Tony Owens is leading the way in Energy Economics with resources based-research and links to government and industry.'