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University is a transformational experience that will prepare you for your career and your life. Here’s how some of our students are making the most of their time at Curtin.
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Fostering inclusion and positivity
We celebrate diversity and aim to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We truly believe university can be for anyone who wants to make a difference.
Protecting our planet
We’re helping address the UN’s global sustainable development goals and solve challenges posed by climate change, resource depletion and other issues, to create a greener future.
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Through collaboration with industry, government and First Nations people, we can create meaningful change, solve problems and push the boundaries of human understanding.
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Winter on Campus: Nostalgia Edition
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Semester 2 Kalgoorlie Extended Orientation
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Planetary Defence | Assoc Prof Nick Timms & Prof William Rickard
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We are committed to embedding voices and perspectives of First Nations peoples at the forefront of our decision making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.
