Media releases
Violence against women linked to child deaths, global study finds
Children whose mothers experience violence from a partner have a higher chance of dying before their fifth birthday, according to…
Growing more with less earns new seed technology top Curtinnovation Award
A breakthrough seed technology that could help farmers grow more food while using less fertiliser has been named the overall…
Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds
New Curtin University research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of…
Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders
A new, large-scale Curtin University study has found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a…
New scholarship broadens horizon for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students
Curtin University has launched a new scholarship to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students become doctors and grow…
Part-time uni students need more support, ACSES research reveals
Expanded access to Government financial support, additional public transport subsidies and more flexible assessment deadlines are among 12 recommendations in…
Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists
Five Curtin University researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards winners for work spanning cancer…
176-year oyster mystery spanning WA and the Indo-Pacific solved by DNA
An international study led by Curtin University has put to bed a scientific debate dating back 176 years, confirming that…
Curtin University finalists named in the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards
Five leading Curtin University researchers and one of the University’s flagship space education programs have been named finalists in the…
Curtin researchers win $6.4 million to improve health worldwide
Curtin University researchers will tackle global issues such as child and youth wellbeing, infectious diseases, mental health and long‑term disease…