Media releases
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…
Double Fellowships win for Curtin educators — Academics recognised for leadership and excellence in higher education
Two Curtin University academics have been awarded prestigious 2016 Office for Learning and Teaching National Excellence Fellowships. Associate Professor Lisa…
Curtin graduates bound for design boot camp — Young creatives nab two berths at prestigious academy
Two recent Curtin University graduates have won spots at the upcoming Design and Art Direction (D&AD) New Blood Academy in London, an…
Curtin ranks highly for engineering courses in Australia
Curtin University has been ranked among the world’s top universities in six engineering subjects in ShanghaiRanking’s 2016 Global Ranking of…
Low income families fail to benefit from low-carbon dividends
– 60 per cent of low income families surveyed indicated that they either frequently or occasionally curtailed their use of…
Predicting the future of Banksia – Genetic analyses of iconic plant explains its survival ability
Research from Curtin University has found the future survival of iconic banksias in southwestern Australia may depend on the length…
Historical panoramas reveal city’s dramatic change
A Curtin University student’s summer research project has turned into a fascinating historical endeavour that will enable scholars, historians and…
Curtin Medical School names External Advisory Board
The Curtin Medical School External Advisory Board has been confirmed and is comprised of university academics, medical practitioners and industry…
From strength to strength: ESSA accredits Curtin exercise science course
Curtin University’s Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Science course has been accredited by Australia’s peak body in exercise and sports science,…
Housing stress in WA persists despite market softening – Report shows low income earners; regional areas still experiencing pressure –
Housing affordability has improved for Western Australian households, however many still remain vulnerable to housing stress and pressures, according to…