Media releases
Curtin scientists freeze out ice-age delivery theory for Stonehenge stones
New Curtin University research has delivered the strongest scientific evidence yet that people – not glaciers – transported Stonehenge’s famous…
Research aims to reduce long COVID in culturally diverse communities
A major new research project aims to improve long COVID outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, following growing…
Food for thought: Plate photos help Australians track what they eat
New research has revealed that taking photos of your food makes it easier to remember what and how much you…
Study reveals how many hours of video games per week might be too many
Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact on young people’s diet, sleep…
‘Cosmic clock’ reveals Australian landscapes’ history and potential future
Curtin University researchers have demonstrated a new way to uncover the ancient history of Australia’s landscapes, which could offer crucial…
Global study reveals widespread burning of plastic for heating and cooking
A new Curtin University-led study has shed new light on the widespread number of households in developing countries burning plastic…
Passports ready: New Colombo Plan Scholars to learn and apply skills abroad
Six Curtin University students will jet to countries across the Indo-Pacific next year after being awarded prestigious 2026 New Colombo…
Vice-Chancellor Message to Staff and Students: Bondi Beach Attack
Dear Curtin community, The events that unfolded in Bondi have been shocking and deeply distressing. Curtin stands with the Jewish…
New initiative to better protect the health of Aboriginal Western Australians
A major new Curtin University-led program will work to make a vital contribution to reverse declining vaccination rates among Aboriginal…
Curtin study reveals rapid shift in public trust towards AI ‘chatbot therapists’
Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a…