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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 world-class literary talent, with a Festival of Writing to mark 50 years since the university’s Creative Writing course’s first graduating class. One of the oldest university courses of its kind in Australia, the Creative Writing major started in 1972 when…
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 crust, showing its development was shaped by the impact of meteorites during its journey through the Milky Way and not solely through internal processes as was previously widely considered. The study, published in journal ‘Physical Review Research’, reveals that the…
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 Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous. A proud Wardandi Noongar and Yamatji man from Western Australia’s south-west, Professor Bullen is well known to the Curtin community. During his previous tenure at the University, he played a fundamental role in shaping Indigenous strategic approaches…
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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…
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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)…
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,…