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Two Curtin thought leaders named among nation’s finest
Two Curtin researchers have been elected to the Australian Academy of the Humanities, confirming their standing among the nation’s most influential thinkers. John Curtin Distinguished Professor Katie Ellis and Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker were inducted among 30 new Fellows for 2025, the highest honour awarded in the humanities field across the country. Professor Ellis, the Director of Curtin’s Centre for Culture…
Report reveals positive impact of Regional University Study Hubs
A new Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) research report reveals Regional University Study Hubs (RUSH) are transforming access to higher education for students in rural and remote communities – and could play a vital role in achieving the goals of the Australian Universities Accord. Regional University Study Hubs are used by regional and remote students to support…
Australia’s middle-aged are the engine room of the nation but many risk burnout: report
Middle-aged Australians are keeping the country running – but it’s taking a hefty toll on their wellbeing, a new report shows. ‘A Balancing Act: Life, work and connection in the middle years’, the latest report by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, finds Australians aged 35 to 55 are facing mounting pressures as they balance work, family and financial demands, with…
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Curtin leaders honoured at the 2025 Premier’s Science Awards
Curtin University is proud to celebrate the achievements of two of its outstanding researchers at the 2025 Premier’s Science Awards,…
New Curtin-invented eye treatment seeks to prevent child blindness
A Curtin University researcher will create a revolutionary new eye gel therapy that seeks to stop children from going blind…
Know when to fold ‘em: Study reveals benefits of dropping unrealistic goals
Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by Curtin University has revealed working towards unachievable…
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Social Media: Australia’s ban, AI and young people online
The Future Of, Ep 141 | 35:42
Australia is banning social media for children 16 and under – but will it actually keep them safe or just spark new problems?
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.