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Curtin opposes forced merger of universities
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne CNZM has expressed deep concern as the State Government announced it is progressing a business case to merge Curtin University, Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia to create a mega-university of almost 120,000 students. “Cost, waste, and loss of choice, jobs and legacy will be the hallmarks of the planned merger of…
Lights, camera, innovation: Curtin’s new virtual studio sets the scene for future storytellers
A giant floor-to-wall LED screen capable of producing visual effects, animation and extended reality technologies has been unveiled by Curtin University to help students develop the skills increasingly sought by the global creative sector. The new Virtual Production Studio and Digital Creative Industries facility – featuring an eight-metre by eight-metre LED space – gives the filmmakers of tomorrow hands-on experience…
Australians with rare neurological condition to lead research into better care
Australians living with a rare neurological condition will co-lead new Curtin University research aimed at improving healthcare and support services. Intracranial hypertension (IH) affects up to 4500 Australians and sees pressure build around the brain, leading to severe headaches, vision problems, fatigue and cognitive difficulties. Recent research has found more than 80 per cent of people with IH believe doctors…
Flexible work is everywhere – except where future leaders need it most
— Women are leaving management roles at disproportionate rates — — Employers with gender-balanced leadership teams show stronger performance — — Flexible workplace policies for men and women are key to retaining talent — — New research identifies 12 opportunities to drive positive change — Employers could unlock a lucrative stream of talent by focusing their attention on ‘good flexibility’…
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Wild discoveries unearthed in Curtin’s global BioBlitz
A green iguana, the world’s smallest otter species and an invasive freshwater jellyfish were among the unexpected discoveries from Curtin…
Poverty hits 456,000 Western Australians as housing costs deepen hardship
An estimated 456,000 Western Australians, including almost 99,000 children, are living in poverty in 2026 as rising housing costs and…
Nearly one billion people could live with osteoarthritis by 2050, international experts warn
Almost one billion people are projected to be living with osteoarthritis by 2050, up from about 600 million in 2023,…
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The Future Of, Ep 151 | 16:56
The Australian bush is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Meet the people bringing urban bushland areas back to life.
Urban Bushland Pt 1: Jirdarup, restoration and best practice
The Future Of, Ep 150 | 20:40
Just a stone's throw from Curtin is a bushland more biodiverse than Kings Park. Find out how a team of volunteers are not only conserving that bushland, but leading a daring restoration project.
Plastic: circular economy, zero waste and the global plastic crisis
The Future Of, Ep 149 | 35:39
Is plastic pollution a design flaw we can actually fix?
Energy: green tech, critical minerals and net zero
The Future Of, Ep 148 | 40:32
With oil costing more than US$100 a barrel, there’s never been a better time to go green. Meet some of the movers and shakers who are funding and fast-tracking clean energy solutions.