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‘Once Known’: A landmark exhibition sharing the truth of the Stolen Generations
John Curtin Gallery brings Once Known to the Old Perth Boys’ School for the first time as part of the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see the extraordinary artworks created by Aboriginal children forcibly taken from their families and detained at the Carrolup Native Settlement in the 1940s. Lost overseas for more than 50…
Young Australians demand action on mental health, cost of living and education reform: report
A new report by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre has revealed that young Australians are feeling the squeeze from financial pressures, worsening mental health and declining trust in political institutions, with concerns about the cost of living now topping their list of priorities. Released today, the ‘Youth in Focus: Navigating wellbeing in a changing world’ report draws on insights from…
Curtin and Chevron unveil world-class corrosion facility
Curtin University and Chevron Australia have officially opened the doors to an Australian-first research facility that promises to transform how the oil and gas industry tackles corrosion. The $4 million Extreme Service Flow Loop facility, based at the Curtin Corrosion Centre in Perth, is now complete, with simulation testing underway as part of the final validation process. The state-of-the-art facility…
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Curtin names GreenTech Hub Director to accelerate WA’s green transition
Curtin University has announced Jason McFarlane as the new Western Australian GreenTech Hub Director, which will see him take a…
World’s oldest impact crater found, rewriting Earth’s ancient history
Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the…
Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children
Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural…
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Thousands head to WA’s preferred university for O-Week
Thousands of students from across Western Australia and around the world will begin their higher education journey at Curtin’s Perth…
Trailblazing trio awarded prestigious Honorary Doctorates
Curtin University has acknowledged a trio of respected leaders for their exceptional service in their fields, by presenting them with…
Curtin students use their Global Voices to tackle important issues abroad
Driven to make a positive difference, two Curtin University students will travel overseas to help tackle major issues, after winning…
Curtin students awarded prestigious overseas scholarships
Four Curtin University undergraduate students are set to take their studies global after being awarded prestigious scholarships in the 2025…