Media releases
‘Toad-proofing’ farms could help stop the march of invasive pest
Curtin University research has found farmers making small changes to how they give water to cattle in semi-arid regions could…
Scientists uncover the secret behind perfectly 3D preserved ‘sea reptile’ fossils
Scientists at Curtin University have solved a long-standing mystery about how some of the world’s best-preserved fossils formed in ancient…
Curtin’s Open Day postponed due to approaching cyclone
Curtin University has made the difficult decision to postpone its Open Day scheduled for this Sunday due to the approaching…
New geoscience hub to play critical role in cleaner minerals future
A new Curtin University institute will connect government and industry with leading geoscience expertise to help transform WA’s economic future in…
Curtin takes cutting-edge science inside WA prisons
A “super microscope” capable of magnifying the tiniest of objects and usually only found in research labs has been taken inside an Australian prison for the…
Researchers trialling simple oral medicines to combat dementia in diabetes
Curtin University researchers will investigate a promising new approach to preventing cognitive decline and dementia in people living with diabetes,…
WA population to hit 3.5 million by 2033 as resources-driven migration reshapes housing and workforce pressures: report
Western Australia is on track to add half a million people within a decade, with the State’s population projected to…
Australia’s lung cancer screening promise at risk, Curtin researcher warns
Australia’s new National Lung Cancer Screening Program could dramatically improve survival rates for the nation’s deadliest cancer – but only…
Curtin celebrates triple success in 2026 Fulbright Scholarships
Curtin University is celebrating the success of three outstanding scholars recognised in the prestigious 2026 Fulbright Scholarship Program, reinforcing the…
Strategic partnership to further establish Australia as a rare earth leader
Curtin University and Victory Metals have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of a major rare earth project,…