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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 Plan Scholarships, which will allow them to undertake immersive study, language training and industry placements at some of the region’s leading universities and organisations. An Australian Government initiative, the New Colombo Plan supports high-achieving undergraduates to live, study and work…
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 communities across Western Australia, after being awarded a Stan Perron Charitable Foundation Program grant. The three-year Closing the Vaccine Gap initiative will aim to better protect pregnant women, babies and adolescents by overcoming vaccine hesitancy in regions representing more than…
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 new Curtin University study, that is now behind the redevelopment of a safer, wellbeing chatbot called Monti. Data collected both before and after the emergence of ChatGPT revealed a major shift to using generative-AI chatbots, valuing their natural conversation style…
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Curtin appoints acclaimed industry leader as next Chancellor
Curtin University is delighted to announce the appointment of highly regarded director David Lock as its next Chancellor, commencing April…
Study reveals online support lacking for sarcoma patients and their carers
A new Curtin University study has found people diagnosed with sarcoma – a cancer disproportionately affecting teenagers and young adults…
New $94.6 million ARC Centre of Excellence to empower workers in the digital age
Curtin University has secured major funding from the Australian Research Council to create and lead its inaugural Centre of Excellence,…
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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…
Curtin appoints acclaimed industry leader as next Chancellor
Curtin University is delighted to announce the appointment of highly regarded director David Lock as its next Chancellor, commencing April…
Curtin Accelerate to propel WA businesses to new heights in 2026
Curtin University has revealed the next generation of innovators and industry shapers, announcing 13 startups in its 2026 Accelerate program…
Leader in higher education equity joins ACSES Advisory Board
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) is pleased to welcome equity in higher education expert Dr Nicola…