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Outfoxed: New research reveals Australia’s rapid red fox invasion
One of Australia’s most devastating invasive predators took just 60 years to colonise the whole continent, according to new research from Curtin University and the University of Adelaide that offers vital clues to preventing future extinctions of native animals from foxes. By reconstructing the invasion patterns of foxes in Australia using computational models and historic sightings of foxes published in…
New report shows action to improve gender equity linked to career gains and better business performance
A new report out today shows that companies taking action for gender equality see lower staff turnover, more women in leadership and better shareholder value. The 10th report in the Gender Equity Insights Series from Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) also warns Australian businesses could fall behind their competitors if they don’t take…
Skin deep: New research reveals the secret to ancient fish scales’ survival
A Curtin University-led international study has solved the mystery of how the skin of a fossilised fish was able to be preserved for 52 million years, extending our understanding of how even the most delicate of biological material can survive deep time. Published in Environmental Microbiology, the research examined a remarkably well-preserved specimen of Diplomystus dentatus complete with fossilised skin…
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Burning issue: study finds fire a friend to some bees, a foe to others
New Curtin University research has found the impact of bushfires and prescribed burns on global bee populations is highly varied,…
Research reveals many newborn baby deaths linked to preventable or treatable factors
A Curtin University-led study has identified the most critical risk factors linked to neonatal deaths worldwide, providing comprehensive evidence to…
Physics prodigy: Young Curtin student named WA’s next Rhodes Scholar
A gifted young student from Curtin University has been named Western Australia’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar, earning one of the world’s…
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Neuro Tech: Neuralink, brain chips, human augmentation
The Future Of, Ep 140 | 27:25
Inserting microchips into human brains was once the stuff of science fiction but is now reality thanks to companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. But what are the pros and cons of having Musk tech inside our heads?
Masculinity: identity, social media and extremism
The Future Of, Ep 139 | 36:15
Gender is always in motion, but is masculinity in crisis?
Sustainable Futures: climate, curriculum and collaboration
The Future Of, Ep 138 | 38:19
What do an urban designer, an electrician and Curtin University have in common? They all want to help humanity prosper. To achieve that, sustainability is key.
Reproductive Health Leave | Dr Silvia Salazar and Dr Abebe Hailemariam
The Future Of, Ep 137 | 26:27
Have you ever had to take a day off work due to severe period pain? Or to manage menopause symptoms? Or to attend an IVF appointment? New research reveals it would save the Australian economy billions of dollars a year if employers offered leave specifically for reproductive health.
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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,…