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11 November 2008<\/span><\/div>\n

Curtin University of Technology has been awarded nearly $6.5 million in Federal Government grants to fund 20 research projects that will deliver a range of economic, social and environmental benefits.<\/p>\n

The project grants have been awarded through the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).<\/p>\n

Curtin Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Development, Professor Linda Kristjanson, said this was a great result for the University.<\/p>\n

“Curtin is committed to advancing research and innovation nationally and internationally, and these grants provided support for research that will lead to the discovery of new ideas and the advancement of knowledge,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The research projects range from examining the effect of electronic games on the fitness of children and treating wastewater for potable reuse, to the link between corporate governance and sustainability, and the most effective anti-smoking messages.<\/p>\n

Applications for ARC and NHMRC funding are subject to a rigorous, independent peer review process that considers factors such as the researcher’s track record and capacity to undertake the work, the significance and innovation of the proposed research, the approach to be taken, training opportunities to be made available, and the national benefit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that so many of Curtin\u2019s research projects have secured funding is a great reflection on the quality and capability of our researchers and academic program,\u201d Professor Kristjanson said.<\/p>\n

Note to COS\/Editor: A summary of Curtin\u2019s research projects that have received grants through the ARC and NHMRC are listed below.<\/p>\n

ARC Discovery & Linkage Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Do perceptions of morality of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use influence uptake in high school?
\nProf RJ Donovan; Prof SR Zubrick; Prof DS Cross; Prof PA Howat; A\/Prof R Midford; Mr G Jalleh; Ms DL Sullivan; Mr GJ Kirby
\n\u2022\u00a0The link between corporate governance and sustainability: A contingency approach
\nDr J Galbreath; Mr GJ Nicholson
\n\u2022\u00a0Calibration free coulometric sensors based on polymeric thin layer films
\nProf E Bakker; Prof R De Marco; Prof E Pretsch
\n\u2022\u00a0What works best for youth smoking prevention messages?
\nProf RJ Donovan; Prof DS Cross; Mr G Jalleh; Dr SF Pettigrew; Ms DL Sullivan
\n\u2022\u00a0Using co-teaching and co-generative dialogue to improve teacher-student interactions and students’ awareness of their place in the environment
\nProf DL Fisher; Dr RB Koul
\n\u2022\u00a0Learning to predict polymorphism through simulation of nucleation and nanoparticle evolution
\nProf JD Gale; Dr P Raiteri; Prof M Parrinello; Dr SL Price; Prof JH Harding; Prof PM Rodger
\n\u2022\u00a0Nonlinear spatial and spatiotemporal econometrics: theory with applications
\nDr Z Lu; Prof M Hallin
\n\u2022\u00a0Cataract and crash risk for older drivers: evidence from a population based study
\nDr L Meuleners; Prof J Semmens; Dr J Ng; Ms DV Hendrie
\n\u2022\u00a0Drivers and barriers to sustainability in residential and commercial buildings
\nProf PW Newman; Dr SG Bond
\n\u2022\u00a0Biogeochemical characterisation of Archaean microfossils, biomarkers and organic matter: Probing the nature and diversity of early life on Earth
\nProf B Rasmussen; Dr IR Fletcher; Prof A Bekker
\n\u2022\u00a0Sustainable’ sustainability: Preparing Australia’s future citizens for informed decision-making through socially responsible science education
\nA\/Prof PC Taylor; Prof DL Fisher; Dr E Settelmaier
\n\u2022\u00a0Using multiple representations for systematic assessment to improve learning in secondary school science
\nProf DF Treagust; Prof BG Waldrip; Prof VR Prain; A\/Prof MG Zadnik
\n\u2022\u00a0Validation of Synthetic Regional Gravity Field Models
\nProf Dr WE Featherstone; Em\/Prof P Vanicek
\n\u2022\u00a0Treating wastewater for potable reuse: removal of chemicals of concern using advanced oxidation processes
\nA\/Prof A Heitz; A\/Prof CA Joll; Prof U von Gunten; Dr KL Linge<\/p>\n

NHMRC Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0A nutrition and physical activity intervention for mothers with young children
\nProf PA Howat; A\/Prof A McManus; Prof AS Anderson; Ms JM Jancey; A\/Prof SS Dhaliwal; Dr SK Burns
\n\u2022\u00a0Physical activity and nutrition for seniors (PANS)
\nProf PA Howat; Prof AH Lee; Ms JM Jancey; Prof AS Anderson; A\/Prof DA Kerr; Mr TR Shilton
\n\u2022\u00a0Trends, treatments and outcomes of burns patients
\nProf JB Semmens; Prof FM Wood; Ms DV Hendrie; Ms S Rea; Dr K Spilsbury; Mr DW Edgar
\n\u2022\u00a0Does Traumatic Brain Injury lead to offending behaviour
\nA\/Prof TG Butler; A\/Prof PW Schofield; Dr DB Preen; A\/Prof RL Tate
\n\u2022\u00a0Does access to electronic games decrease physical activity in children?
\nProf LM Straker; Dr RA Abbott; Prof CM Pollock; A\/Prof PS Davies;
\n\u2022\u00a0An investigation into the mechanisms of how dietary fats influence Alzheimer’s Disease risk
\nProf JC Mamo; Dr CL Wellington; A\/Prof SS Dhaliwal<\/p>\n

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