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Let there be light: Bright future for solar panels, TV screens and more
From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new Curtin-led research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a breakthrough that could lead to improvements in everyday technology. Lead author Associate Professor Guohua Jia from Curtin’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences, said the study investigated how…
Curtin students to take their Global Voices to the world stage
A trio of Curtin University students will travel to some of the most important events on the international calendar to tackle issues such as world hunger, climate change and financial inequality, after being named semester two 2024 Global Voices Scholars. An Australian not-for-profit, Global Voices provides the next generation of leaders the opportunity to gain in-person, hands-on experience in policymaking,…
Iron nuggets in the Pinnacles unlock secrets of ancient and future climates
Small iron-rich formations found within Western Australia’s Pinnacles, which are part of the world’s largest wind-blown limestone belt spanning more than 1000km, have provided new insights into Earth’s ancient climate and changing landscape. The new research found the pinnacles were formed about 100,000 years ago during what was the wettest period in the past half-million years for the area, and…
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Curtin student Oxford-bound after being named 2025 Rhodes Scholar
A passion to create equitable, sustainable communities will see a Curtin University student spend the next two years at Oxford…
Big investments, big impact, big ambition at West Tech Fest 2024
West Tech Fest 2024 is thrilled to announce Monique Woodard, visionary investor and Founding Partner of US-based Cake Ventures, will…
Curtin University Professor reappointed UNESCO Chair
Curtin University’s Professor David Gibson has been reappointed by UNESCO as Chair on Data Science in Higher Education Learning and…
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The Future Of, Ep 127 | 34:58
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The Future Of, Ep 126 | 30:6
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Curtin students to take their Global Voices to the world stage
A trio of Curtin University students will travel to some of the most important events on the international calendar to…
Curtin student Oxford-bound after being named 2025 Rhodes Scholar
A passion to create equitable, sustainable communities will see a Curtin University student spend the next two years at Oxford…
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Curtin University Professor reappointed UNESCO Chair
Curtin University’s Professor David Gibson has been reappointed by UNESCO as Chair on Data Science in Higher Education Learning and…