Media releases
Curtin leads Asia-Pacific in rethinking assessment for the AI era
Curtin University’s push to rethink how students are assessed in the age of AI has been recognised internationally, with its…
Ancient rocks reveal when Earth’s tectonic engine ‘switched on’
Scientists have identified a major turning point in Earth’s geological history, when the processes shaping the planet’s crust changed dramatically…
Curtin launches world-class atom probe and advanced manufacturing hub
Curtin University has added two cutting-edge research facilities to its infrastructure that will strengthen advanced manufacturing and scientific capabilities across…
Smoking linked to higher risk of dementia, Curtin-led research finds
A major review of more than two million people has found current smokers face a higher risk of dementia, with…
Researchers target menopause health and hidden cause of heart attacks
Curtin University researchers are developing new ways to improve women’s heart health, with new projects focusing on menopause’s impact on…
Dinosaur blood – oldest discovery rewrites what fossils can reveal about the past
An international research team led by Curtin University has for the first time uncovered unequivocal evidence of fossilised red blood…
Curtin challenges State Government merger claims
Since announcing its business case for a three-way merger of Curtin, Murdoch and UWA, the State Government has sought to…
New breakthrough could help police trace 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’
Curtin University researchers may have found a new way to help police trace 3D-printed firearms, after developing a new method…
Curtin recognised for driving greater gender equity in STEM
Curtin University has received its first SAGE Cygnet Award for its commitment to advancing women in science and engineering. Science…
Ancient Australian landmass helped seed Southeast Asia’s tropical forests
A landmass that broke away from north-western Australia about 150 million years ago and drifted north for the next 100…