Media releases
NHMRC funding for new Curtin research from Alzheimer’s to phobias
Curtin University’s health and medical research received a significant boost in the latest funding round from the National Health and…
Curtin Professors recognised with prestigious humanities fellowships
Two Curtin University researchers – an internationally renowned creative writer and a world-leading scholar of Chinese cultural and creative industries…
Curtin researchers named national role models for women in STEM
Curtin University astronomy researcher Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker and molecular plant pathologist Dr Caroline Moffat are among only 60 female scientists…
Curtin appoints head of new data science hub
Curtin University has appointed a research and engagement executive to lead the new WA Data Science Innovation Hub, which is…
Aged care workforce not keeping up with high care demand
Lower paid and lower skilled personal care workers are likely to be substituting the work of enrolled nurses in Australia’s…
RACI awards for Curtin science education and neurochemistry experts
Two Curtin University academics have been recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) – in recognition of their work…
Research finds that now is the time to protect WA’s tall forests
South-western Australia’s tall karri forests require a new management approach for their conservation based on a changed moral consensus in…
John Curtin’s legacy celebrated at 2018 Prime Minister Literary Awards
An Australian biography that documents the nation’s 14th Prime Minister John Curtin’s rise to power and his pivotal role in…
Bronze award for Curtin’s work to encourage more women in STEMM
Curtin University’s commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) has been recognised…
Strength exercises could help older adults get back on their feet, study finds
Older adults who participate in strength training may have a better chance of being able to get up independently after…