Media releases
Cosmic glass found only in Australia reveals ancient asteroid impact
Curtin researchers have helped uncover evidence of a mysterious giant asteroid impact, hidden not in a crater but in tiny…
Festival of Writing to celebrate 50 years of world-class writers
Curtin University and some of its most famous alumni are inviting the community to celebrate half a century of producing…
Earth’s history written in the stars: zircon crystals reveal galactic influence
New Curtin University research has uncovered a striking link between the structure of our galaxy and the evolution of Earth’s…
Professor Jonathan Bullen rejoins Curtin as Inaugural DVC Indigenous
Curtin University is proud to announce that Professor Jonathan Bullen will return to the University in 2026 as its inaugural…
Trailblazers in student equity receive ACSES 2025 Awards
From Indigenous-led health programs to regional university partnerships and cutting-edge research, the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)…
New report reveals impact of reforms to make universities fairer
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has released its flagship annual report, Equity Insights 2025: Policy, Power,…
New research uncovers a ‘ghost’ of the Australian bush
A new species of a native bushland marsupial – closely related to the kangaroo – has been discovered but is…
Ancient rocks reveal continent-breaking forces and critical mineral origins
Rare rocks buried deep beneath central Australia have revealed the origins of one of the world’s most promising new deposits…
Quintet of Curtin researchers honoured in Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
An epidemiologist tackling global tuberculosis, a circular economy innovator, a plant scientist advancing crop resilience, a nanogeoscience pioneer and a…
Crucial battery breakthrough headlines Curtinnovation Awards winners list
A game-changing technology delivering greener and faster production of a critical battery material has taken out the 2025 Curtinnovation Awards’…