Environment
Eminent Curtin botanist recognised at 2019 Australian Native Plant Awards
Curtin University has congratulated respected restoration biologist John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon on being honoured at the 2019 Australian…
Central Kimberley reef communities survive global coral bleaching
Remote reef communities in the central inshore Kimberley survived the 2016 global bleaching event, giving hope to Western Australian marine…
Curtin’s Professor Phil Bland named joint winner of Scientist of the Year
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Phil Bland on being named a joint winner of the Scientist of the Year at…
Jon Sanders’ 11th world voyage to help measure ocean pollution
Solo yachtsman Jon Sanders will collect water samples to help Curtin University researchers examine the toll plastic waste is having…
Curtin research finds soil carbon key to combatting climate change
Curtin University research has provided new insights to support more effective management of soil carbon in a bid to help…
Curtin researchers find new critically endangered carnivorous plants
Curtin University researchers have discovered a new population of a critically endangered aquatic carnivorous plant in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley,…
Curtin Professor appointed Chief Scientist for NZ environmental authority
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Michael Bunce on being appointed the Chief Scientist of New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).…
Curtin research finds native flora able to survive mine site rehabilitation
Curtin research into the ability of native flora to re-establish on post-mining landforms has identified a small portion of species…
WA home to $135 million national battery research hub
Western Australia will host a national consortium to position Australia as a global leader in the manufacture and supply of…
First development marks the start of Curtin’s new Exchange precinct
The $110 million new home of Curtin University’s School of Design and the Built Environment will be the first development…