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Part-time uni students need more support, ACSES research reveals
Expanded access to Government financial support, additional public transport subsidies and more flexible assessment deadlines are among 12 recommendations in a new report from the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Succes (ACSES) on the challenges facing part-time students. Based on interviews with nearly 1000 students from diverse backgrounds at 35 Australian universities, the report highlights the extent to which…
Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists
Five Curtin University researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards winners for work spanning cancer diagnosis and recovery, children’s mental health, affordable clean energy and biodiversity. Presented by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science, the Tall Poppy Science Awards acknowledges outstanding early-career researchers who combine research excellence with a commitment to engaging the broader…
176-year oyster mystery spanning WA and the Indo-Pacific solved by DNA
An international study led by Curtin University has put to bed a scientific debate dating back 176 years, confirming that two historically significant oyster species from Western Australia and Fiji are in fact distinct species. By combining historic museum collections with modern DNA technology, the research provides new insights into marine biodiversity across the Indo-Pacific and helps strengthen the scientific…
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Curtin University finalists named in the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards
Five leading Curtin University researchers and one of the University’s flagship space education programs have been named finalists in the…
Curtin researchers win $6.4 million to improve health worldwide
Curtin University researchers will tackle global issues such as child and youth wellbeing, infectious diseases, mental health and long‑term disease…
Children who miss preschool more likely to start school behind, major Curtin study finds
Children who attend preschool before starting school are significantly more likely to arrive ready to learn, according to a major…
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Part-time uni students need more support, ACSES research reveals
Expanded access to Government financial support, additional public transport subsidies and more flexible assessment deadlines are among 12 recommendations in…
Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists
Five Curtin University researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards winners for work spanning cancer…
Curtin FM Radiothon hits a high note amid 50th anniversary celebrations
Curtin FM’s loyal listeners have helped take the station’s 50th anniversary celebrations to new heights, by raising a record $176,000…
Global fellowship to help Curtin student advance reliable clean energy
A Curtin University student whose diverse childhood fostered a passion for reliable, sustainable energy is among four young Australians headed…