Media releases
Curtin names GreenTech Hub Director to accelerate WA’s green transition
Curtin University has announced Jason McFarlane as the new Western Australian GreenTech Hub Director, which will see him take a…
World’s oldest impact crater found, rewriting Earth’s ancient history
Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the…
Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children
Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural…
Quantum dot discovery for LEDs brings brighter, more eco-friendly displays
New research by Curtin University has achieved a breakthrough in eco-friendly display technology, creating highly efficient and stable blue quantum…
A clear game-changer: Curtin’s water-repellent glass breaks new ground
Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles,…
Innovative health platform to improve regional health
A Curtin University and WA Country Health Service Alliance-led research project to improve healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities…
Giant ice bulldozers: how ancient glaciers helped life evolve
New Curtin University research has revealed how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth’s surface and paving the…
Curtin appoints new Humanities Dean to drive future-focused learning
Curtin University has appointed Jonathan Pillai as the new Humanities Dean of Learning Futures, to drive innovation in teaching and…
Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds
A new Curtin University-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for…
Thousands head to WA’s preferred university for O-Week
Thousands of students from across Western Australia and around the world will begin their higher education journey at Curtin’s Perth…