Health
Joining the cultural dots
Fluttering in the breeze above the Richmond Wellbeing building, the Aboriginal flag may not attract much attention from the casual…
Startling response from stroke patients
Neuroscientists are helping stroke survivors regain control of their bodies by using unexpected bursts of noise to boost brain function…
Curtin appoints new Head for School of Public Health
Curtin University has appointed leading epidemiologist Professor Rosa Alati as the new Head of the School of Public Health. Following…
New hub aims to improve employability of neurodiverse students
— Curtin University and DXC Technology establish Neurodiversity Hub in Perth — A Neurodiversity Hub that will focus on promoting…
Case study measures impact of new Formula One head ‘halo’ system
The head protection ‘halo’ system mandated in Formula One racing may affect the drivers’ head position and motion, potentially compromising…
Curtin University Professor named Western Australian of the Year
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Mike Daube on being named the 2018 Western Australian of the Year. Professor Daube, a…
Body weight bias weighs on minds of fitness instructors, study shows
Fitness instructors were more motivated to train a new client with a normal weight than an overweight client, new research…
Increased support for refugee students to transition to higher education
Educators and providers will have access to a new set of tools and resources to better support students from refugee…
Rethink the drink: teenagers and alcohol
There is a trend in Australia that suggests more young people are choosing to abstain from drinking alcohol, but a…
Physically active jobs result in earlier death for men, new research finds
Men who worked in physically active jobs were more likely to die earlier than those working in largely inactive jobs,…