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Curtin University Archives

Curtin University Archives

“The great University should find its heroes in the present; its hope in the future; it should look ever forward; for it the past should be but a preparation for the greater days to be.”

– John Curtin, 16 April 1932

Curtin University Archives

“The great University should find its heroes in the present; its hope in the future; it should look ever forward; for it the past should be but a preparation for the greater days to be.”

– John Curtin, 16 April 1932

Curtin University Archives

“The great University should find its heroes in the present; its hope in the future; it should look ever forward; for it the past should be but a preparation for the greater days to be.”

– John Curtin, 16 April 1932

Explore the history of Curtin in our unique records and collections

Special archives and collections

Special archives and collections

Curtin history timeline

Curtin history timeline

Donating & volunteering

Donating & volunteering


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.

Acknowledgement of Country (Boodja)

Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and recognises the many nations who have looked after Country for more than 60,000 years. We are honoured and grateful for the privilege to maintain campuses operating in Boorloo (Perth) and Karlkurla (Kalgoorlie) in Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present as Custodians and Owners of these lands. We recognise their deep knowledge and their cultural, spiritual and educational practices, and aspire to learn and teach in partnership with them. Curtin also acknowledges First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

Accessing the Archives

Requests for access are welcome, please contact us for further information.