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Curtin study finds soils can naturally suppress major crop diseases
Curtin University researchers have discovered some agricultural soils can naturally suppress one of Australia’s most damaging broadacre crop diseases. The research, published in the international journal Applied Soil Ecology, found some soils can inhibit infection and survival of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum — the fungus responsible for Sclerotinia stem rot, a disease that causes significant yield losses in broadacre crops such as…
Curtin researchers honoured for innovation in mining and built environment
Two Curtin University researchers have been recognised for their contributions to industry collaboration and research impact at the 2026 Cooperative Research Australia Excellence in Innovation Awards, held last night. John Curtin Distinguished Professor Keith Hampson, Chief Executive Officer of the Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre headquartered at Curtin, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Cooperative Research, recognising his long-standing…
New large-scale works from Christopher Pease and cinematic video from Reko Rennie highlight connection to Country at John Curtin Gallery
John Curtin Gallery presents two major exhibitions Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR on show from May 29 to August 23, 2026, bringing together powerful First Nations perspectives on history, identity and connection to Country. Presented as part of the Gallery’s Makuru season program, the exhibitions foreground intergenerational memory and cultural resilience, across painting and immersive multi-channel video.…
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Rural siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions left to go it alone
New Curtin University-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and remote Australia are struggling with…
Study finds dementia risk factors could depend on which country you live in
A new study led by Curtin University has revealed millions of dementia cases across the Western Pacific Region could potentially…
Curtin lights up as thousands enjoy Creatures on Campus wildlife spectacle
Thousands of visitors flocked to Curtin University over the weekend as the campus transformed into a vibrant, after-dark wildlife wonderland,…
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The Future Of, Ep 151 | 16:56
The Australian bush is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Meet the people bringing urban bushland areas back to life.
Urban Bushland Pt 1: Jirdarup, restoration and best practice
The Future Of, Ep 150 | 20:40
Just a stone's throw from Curtin is a bushland more biodiverse than Kings Park. Find out how a team of volunteers are not only conserving that bushland, but leading a daring restoration project.
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The Future Of, Ep 149 | 35:39
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The Future Of, Ep 148 | 40:32
With oil costing more than US$100 a barrel, there’s never been a better time to go green. Meet some of the movers and shakers who are funding and fast-tracking clean energy solutions.