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New robotics partnership to power Australia ahead in AI and autonomous technology
Curtin University has announced a new strategic partnership with Australia’s leading maritime autonomy company Greenroom Robotics, which will advance the nation’s capabilities in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and innovation. The collaboration will focus on establishing the necessary framework to see Australia become a leader in developing and implementing crucial new technologies, including developing workforce skills, accelerating research and development projects…
New initiative to see country nurses’ careers thrive, without leaving town
Nurses in the Goldfields will now have the opportunity to further their careers and benefit their communities without needing to leave the region, thanks to a new Curtin University scholarship program. Supported by the BHP WA Nickel Community Fund and Goldfields University Department of Rural Health (GUDRH), the Home Grown Nursing Scholarship Program will provide financial support to local enrolled…
Thousands have found their voice thanks to Curtin’s stuttering clinic
On International Stuttering Awareness Day, Western Australia’s largest stuttering treatment clinic celebrated four decades of supporting more than 4,000 people ranging from toddlers to the elderly who are living with the speech disorder. The Curtin Stuttering Treatment Clinic opened its doors at Curtin University in 1985 with almost 2,500 students undertaking their practical placements through the clinic since that time.…
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Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards
Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best…
Report highlights pathways to increase Aboriginal teachers in the NT
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today released a new First Nations Fellowship report identifying ways…
New ACSES Equity Fellowship report calls for fairer student placements
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today released a new Equity Fellowship report identifying how universities,…
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Neuro Tech: Neuralink, brain chips, human augmentation
The Future Of, Ep 140 | 27:25
Inserting microchips into human brains was once the stuff of science fiction but is now reality thanks to companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. But what are the pros and cons of having Musk tech inside our heads?
Masculinity: identity, social media and extremism
The Future Of, Ep 139 | 36:15
Gender is always in motion, but is masculinity in crisis?
Sustainable Futures: climate, curriculum and collaboration
The Future Of, Ep 138 | 38:19
What do an urban designer, an electrician and Curtin University have in common? They all want to help humanity prosper. To achieve that, sustainability is key.
Reproductive Health Leave | Dr Silvia Salazar and Dr Abebe Hailemariam
The Future Of, Ep 137 | 26:27
Have you ever had to take a day off work due to severe period pain? Or to manage menopause symptoms? Or to attend an IVF appointment? New research reveals it would save the Australian economy billions of dollars a year if employers offered leave specifically for reproductive health.
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Curtin remains WA’s best for undergraduates finding full-time work
Curtin University continues to be ranked number one in Western Australia across several categories in the 2026 Good Universities Guide…
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…
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)…