Society and culture
Indigenous and social justice leaders honoured for their service
Australia’s first Indigenous Treasurer and one of the country’s most powerful social justice advocates have been presented Honorary Doctorates by…
Curtin students named prestigious New Colombo Plan scholars
Four Curtin University students will help contribute to Australia’s re-engagement with the Indo-Pacific with the planned reopening of international borders…
New Curtin research network tackles growing issue of extremism
Understanding and responding to the challenge of cultural extremism, often manifested in anti-vaccine and conspiracy sentiment, a resurgent far right,…
Aboriginal lawyer takes trailblazing quest to Oxford
A Curtin Law School graduate will work to further protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in mining decisions after being awarded a…
Short attention spans linked to social media distress
New Curtin University research has found that people who get distracted easily are more prone to suffer psychological distress and…
Global Voices scholars to tackle climate and gender issues at UN forums
Two Curtin University students will take to the international stage at important United Nations events to pursue their passions for…
Curtin appoints new Curator, Australian First Nations Art
The John Curtin Gallery has appointed Yindjibarndi woman Michelle Broun as the Curator, Australian First Nations Art. This is the…
Carrolup Centre and new Yarning Circle to celebrate NAIDOC Week at Curtin
In partnership with Nyungar Elders and community, Curtin University has established the Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling and unveiled its new…
Curtin student named Law Student of the Year at annual awards
A Curtin University law student has been named the Law Student of the Year at the 2019 Women in Law…
New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people
An innovative new research project will aim to advance reconciliation in Australia by bringing together scientific expertise, history and Indigenous…