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A new, expansive view of the Milky Way reveals our Galaxy in unprecedented radio colour
Astronomers from the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have created the largest low-frequency radio colour image of the Milky Way ever assembled. This spectacular new image captures the Southern Hemisphere view of our Milky Way galaxy, revealing it across a wide range of radio wavelengths, or ‘colours’ of radio light. It provides astronomers with new ways to explore…
Curtin Dean of Global Futures elected to prestigious Fellowship
Curtin University’s Dean of Global Futures Professor Farida Fozdar has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to sociology and social inclusion research, being elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA). The Academy brings together more than 700 of Australia’s leading researchers across the social sciences, with an ASSA Fellowship acknowledging a sustained and internationally…
Curtin research projects receive significant ARC Discovery funding boost
Eleven Curtin University projects have secured more than $6.2 million in funding as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants, to tackle challenges spanning space science, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and digital culture. The successful Curtin-led projects include exploring how Australian children engage with and aspire to become online influencers, which is set to inform…
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Curtin remains WA’s best for undergraduates finding full-time work
Curtin University continues to be ranked number one in Western Australia across several categories in the 2026 Good Universities Guide…
New robotics partnership to power Australia ahead in AI and autonomous technology
Curtin University has announced a new strategic partnership with Australia’s leading maritime autonomy company Greenroom Robotics, which will advance the…
New initiative to see country nurses’ careers thrive, without leaving town
Nurses in the Goldfields will now have the opportunity to further their careers and benefit their communities without needing to…
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Neuro Tech: Neuralink, brain chips, human augmentation
The Future Of, Ep 140 | 27:25
Inserting microchips into human brains was once the stuff of science fiction but is now reality thanks to companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. But what are the pros and cons of having Musk tech inside our heads?
Masculinity: identity, social media and extremism
The Future Of, Ep 139 | 36:15
Gender is always in motion, but is masculinity in crisis?
Sustainable Futures: climate, curriculum and collaboration
The Future Of, Ep 138 | 38:19
What do an urban designer, an electrician and Curtin University have in common? They all want to help humanity prosper. To achieve that, sustainability is key.
Reproductive Health Leave | Dr Silvia Salazar and Dr Abebe Hailemariam
The Future Of, Ep 137 | 26:27
Have you ever had to take a day off work due to severe period pain? Or to manage menopause symptoms? Or to attend an IVF appointment? New research reveals it would save the Australian economy billions of dollars a year if employers offered leave specifically for reproductive health.
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Curtin Dean of Global Futures elected to prestigious Fellowship
Curtin University’s Dean of Global Futures Professor Farida Fozdar has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to sociology and social…
Curtin remains WA’s best for undergraduates finding full-time work
Curtin University continues to be ranked number one in Western Australia across several categories in the 2026 Good Universities Guide…
Festival of Writing to celebrate 50 years of world-class writers
Curtin University and some of its most famous alumni are inviting the community to celebrate half a century of producing…
Professor Jonathan Bullen rejoins Curtin as Inaugural DVC Indigenous
Curtin University is proud to announce that Professor Jonathan Bullen will return to the University in 2026 as its inaugural…