Media releases
Curtin launches new Colombo campus in the heart of Sri Lanka
Curtin University has officially launched its newest global campus, Curtin University Colombo, at a gala event in Sri Lanka. With…
Study reveals how eDNA could bear fruit for farmers and the environment
A Curtin University study has revealed a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool for…
Students unite globally for climate change and sustainability challenge
Uniting young leaders to tackle pressing environmental challenges, Curtin University recently brought together students from all six of its campuses…
Moving ‘hotspot’ created world’s longest straight underwater mountain belt
New Curtin University research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge — the Earth’s longest straight underwater mountain chain — formed…
Astronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event
Researchers from the Curtin node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have made a record-breaking astrophysical discovery…
Curtin Accelerate 2025 powers WA’s next wave of innovators
Curtin University’s Accelerate program has unveiled 12 innovative startups for its 2025 cohort, including self-heating baby milk packaging and sustainable…
Oil spill still contaminating sensitive Mauritius mangroves three years on
Three years after bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off Mauritius, spilling 1000 tonnes of a…
Beyond screen time: complex factors shaping child development
New Curtin University research challenges views on screen time, revealing factors such as parental mental health and the type of…
Ancient hot water on Mars points to habitable past: Curtin study
New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars,…
Sustainability forum a major step in journey towards Net Zero
Curtin University will help shape Australia’s journey towards a more sustainable future, when it hosts the Net Zero Certification for…