Research
Five finalists from Curtin in running for Premier’s Science Awards
Four Curtin University researchers and the popular Curtin-driven citizen science program, Fireballs in the Sky, have been shortlisted in the…
Children who watch lots of TV have weaker bones in adulthood
Curtin University researchers have found children who spend a lot of time watching television, have poorer and weaker bones in…
Drones capture crop height — Student’s project recognised for its implications for the agriculture industry
New research from the WA School of Mines, Curtin University has explored how the use of drones can be used…
Deadly mushroom identified in south west
The highly toxic marbled death cap mushroom has been identified growing in WA, where it is believed to have been…
Groundbreaking Autism Academy takes out social impact award
A Curtin University program which is tapping into the unique skills of people on the Autism spectrum has won the…
Avatar helps students communicate with patients
Psychology and speech pathology students at Curtin University are developing their patient empathy skills through ‘real life’ learning with the…
New models of care for chronic musculoskeletal conditions
New research from Curtin University and its partners provides guidance on how to address the rising burden of illnesses and…
New head of Humanities appointed at Curtin
Curtin University has appointed Professor Alan Dench as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities, commencing in August this year. Professor Dench was…
Indigenous Australians go the extra yard for their footy
Researchers from Curtin University’s Cooperative Research Centre for Remote Economic Participation, in collaboration with Ninti One, have found that despite…
Ancient pigment could help solve modern crime
Curtin University forensic researchers working with conservation scientists from the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) have found a novel use…