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Invisible women: Female scientists missing from Australian STEM curriculum
A team of researchers have found high school science courses in Australia fail to mention the contributions of women in STEM, and instead focus on a male-centric narrative. The study shows Australia’s STEM curriculum focuses almost exclusively on historical male scientists, with only three states mentioning a female scientist at all in their literature. Lead researcher Dr Kat Ross, from…
Curtin is WA’s number one for undergraduate employment
Curtin University has cemented its place as Western Australia’s top public university for undergraduate employment, according to the latest Good Universities Guide released today. For the fifth year in a row, Curtin has outranked all other WA public universities for undergraduate outcomes in full-time employment, starting salary and staff qualification. The independent ranking of Australian universities has revealed 74 per…
Historic MWA milestone reached as we go ‘back to the future’ in the cosmos
A world-class telescope in outback Western Australia is on the verge of unlocking more secrets from the start of the Universe as new technology upgrades are rolled out during its historic 10-year anniversary. The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) project, a powerful telescope made up of 8,192 antennas spread across more than 30sqkm on Wajarri Yamaji land, about 300km north-east of…
Curtin researchers shine in Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
Four Curtin researchers have been recognised among Australia’s future science leaders at the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, for excellence in research and communicating science beyond the walls of the laboratory. Brain injury trauma researcher Dr Sarah Hellewell, geoscientist Dr Hugo Olierook, 3D underwater imaging engineer Associate Professor Andrew Woods and digital marketing Associate Professor Mingming Cheng have…
Hiding in plain sight, astronomers find new type of stellar object
An international team led by astronomers from the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has discovered a new type of stellar object that challenges our understanding of the physics of neutron stars.The object could be an ultra-long period magnetar, a rare type of star with extremely strong magnetic fields that can produce powerful bursts…
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Harmful substances impacting tiger snakes across Perth, study finds
New research has found tiger snakes in Perth’s urban wetlands are accumulating high levels of chemical substances from ingesting PFAS…
Wreckage of WWII bomber off PNG coast revealed in 3D on anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of the loss of an American B-17 Bomber that crashed into the sea off the coast…
Curtin soars to highest-ever result in prestigious QS global rankings
Curtin University has achieved its best-ever ranking in the QS World University Rankings, rising 10 places to 183rd position globally…
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Brain Trauma and Sports | Dr Sarah Hellewell
The Future Of, Ep 115 | 25:14
Within our sporting codes, there's a hidden player on the field: brain trauma. How are subtle hits changing athletes' brains long-term?
Early Childhood Education and Technology | Emma Cross
The Future Of, Ep 114 | 36:53
As digital technology rapidly develops, how can children grow, connect and learn safely?
Voice To Parliament | Cheryl Kickett - Tucker
The Future Of, Ep 113 | 36:14
Is this Australia's pivotal moment? Join us as we discuss the upcoming referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
Cyber Warfare | Dr Nickson M. Karie
The Future Of, Ep 112 | 27:26
In the face of cyber threats, how do nations & organisations safeguard personal data & secure the digital systems we rely on?
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Curtin celebrates Australia Africa Week 2023
Curtin University has further strengthened its ties with African communities, celebrating Australia Africa Week in Perth by hosting and participating…
Curtin’s Exchange precinct wins prestigious urban design award
Curtin University’s Exchange precinct secured the prestigious Masterplanned Communities award at the 2023 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) WA…
Curtin is WA’s number one for undergraduate employment
Curtin University has cemented its place as Western Australia’s top public university for undergraduate employment, according to the latest Good…
Adventures in health, mining and more at Curtin Kalgoorlie Career Open Day
This year’s Curtin Kalgoorlie Career Open Day will showcase more courses and career choices than ever, including mining, engineering, commerce,…