Media releases
New Curtin-led research discovers the heart of our evolution
Researchers have discovered a 380-million-year-old heart – the oldest ever found – alongside a separate fossilised stomach, intestine and liver…
Wajarri school students the next science rock stars
Remote Indigenous school students are learning about the science behind the Earth’s oldest rocks on their lands as part of…
Student volunteers connect with community for John Curtin Weekend
International students make up around a quarter of the 200 volunteers set to lend their support to regional Western Australia…
Curtin appoints new Chair of Country Health Research and Innovation
Curtin University has appointed Professor Timothy Carey as the new Chair of Country Health Research and Innovation, which aims to…
Untapped local labour resources crucial to easing skills and jobs shortages
Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, the ‘Bridging the Gap: Population, skills and labour market adjustment in WA’…
Study unearths ancient reef structure high and dry on the Nullarbor Plain
Curtin researchers and international collaborators using advanced satellite imagery have discovered an ancient reef-like landform ‘hidden’ in plain view on…
Stars of Curtin classes honoured at annual alumni awards
An Indigenous social entrepreneur who creates stable employment opportunities for Indigenous youth has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at…
Inadequate post-release support drives up reincarceration rates: study
New research shows that people released from prison who sought help for their mental health or substance use problems were…
Unassuming local hero named the 2021 John Curtin Medallist
A devoted philanthropist, volunteer and Rotarian who has changed the lives of children across the globe has been awarded the…
BASF continues mission to spark early interest in STEM amongst outback communities
Close to 200 Kalgoorlie primary school students will experience a day in the life of a scientist when BASF Kids’…