Society and culture
Choosing net zero energy homes
We check the ‘star ratings’ and reviews before we buy dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators and televisions. So why is it…
Free to be you and me? A ‘pulse check’ of LGBTIQA+ rights in South-East Asia
In November 2017 Australia said ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage and writ into law the right for all people, regardless of…
Let them speak: Translanguaging in the classroom
Letting Aboriginal children use all their languages and dialects to make meaning could improve their engagement in the classroom and…
Reviving the coffee industry in Papua New Guinea
If you had an espresso coffee this morning, it’s likely that some of the beans in your brew came from…
Changing the narrative with audio description
It’s a stormy summer evening and two picnickers are watching the sun set over the ocean. One is filled with…
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…
Reactive realities: VR in the chemistry classroom
Atoms, molecules and chemical bonds – the molecular world that chemists explore with fascination is not visible, even with a…
Annual Curtin literary event aims to bring words to life beyond the page
Chinese and Australian writers will discuss how to bring their works to life beyond the page through art and society…
New WA employment hub invests in Indigenous business
A new multi-million dollar employment hub in Perth could be the answer to soaring demand for Indigenous business in WA,…
Curtin graduate wins Walkley Foundation’s women in media award
A Curtin University graduate who has established a career as one of Australia’s leading medical journalists has been recognised with…