Celebrating the launch of the Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics
The Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics – a landmark initiative from the Faculty of Business and Law – was officially launched in a memorable evening that brought together more than 120 guests from across education, industry, government, and community. Made possible through the generous support of the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, this new Centre represents Curtin’s bold commitment to ethical leadership in the face of global challenges.
Led by Professor Anthony J. Langlois, the inaugural Stan Perron Dean of Applied Ethics, with Dr Jacqueline Boaks as Curriculum Lead and Ms Nurul Huda Sanny Yap as Program Manager, the Centre aims to empower ethical decision-making in key areas such as sustainability, digital ethics and AI, and the climate emergency. It will serve as a hub for collaboration between students, academics, and industry partners.
The evening commenced with a powerful Welcome to Country by Karen Jacobs, Traditional Owner of Whadjuk Country. Professor Vanessa Chang, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Business and Law, served as our gracious MC.
We heard powerful reflections from:
- Professor Harlene Hayne CNZM, Vice-Chancellor
- Dr Elizabeth Perron AM, Executive Chair, Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
- Kathleen Nelly and Daniel Gray, Bachelor of Commerce students, who shared their inspiring views on the importance of student voices in shaping ethical futures
- Professor Anthony J. Langlois, who introduced the vision of the Centre
The event was attended by Trustees of the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, Emeritus Chancellor Dr Andrew Crane, senior Curtin leaders, academics from across disciplines, representatives from other universities, government, industry, the not-for-profit sector, and our student and alumni community.
“Nothing great is ever achieved alone.”
A heartfelt thank you to Nurul Huda Sanny Yap for leading the launch experience with creativity and care, along with the events and marketing team behind the scenes who helped bring this vision to life.
Curious about how students are engaging with ethical thinking?
Watch reflections from Dr Luisa Campos’s International Business students here: Watch the video
