What’s on in research

From webinars and conferences to lunchtime lectures, join us at one of the many research events below and find out how Curtin researchers are working together to make tomorrow better.

March

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stillbirth Prevention Symposium

26-27 March 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stillbirth Prevention Symposium

Murdoch University, Boola Katitjin Building

This national two-day symposium will bring together researchers, health professionals, policymakers, and community partners to focus on stillbirth prevention through culturally responsive, evidence-informed approaches that centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and ways of knowing, being and doing.

2026 EDA National Roadshow - Perth

Thursday 26 March 2026

2026 EDA National Roadshow – Perth

DoubleTree Hilton Perth

The Economic Development Australia (EDA) Roadshow will feature a presentation by John Curtin Distinguished Professor Marylene Gagne from the Future of Work Institute (FOWI).

April

Women in Research Webinar #38: Your Next Move: Navigating Pivotal Career Decisions in Academia

Thursday 16 April 2026

Women in Research Webinar #38: Your Next Move: Navigating Pivotal Career Decisions in Academia

Online

ARC Laureate Fellow and lead of the Women in Research initiative, Professor Sharon Parker (Curtin University) explores the critical decision points that many women in academia face.

Beyond the individual: Understanding the forces shaping work design

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Beyond the individual: Understanding the forces shaping work design

Online

Join global experts from the book ‘Transformative Work Design: Synthesis and New Directions’ to explore the multiple forces that shape work design and what understanding them means for employees, leaders and organisations navigating an uncertain landscape.

May

Future Science Talks – Perth Comedy Festival

2-3 May 2026

Future Science Talks – Perth Comedy Festival

The Rechabite

Perth Comedy Festival have teamed up with brilliant scientists from Curtin University to deliver hilarious, high-energy science talks like you’ve never seen before. Yes, these are real scientists doing stand-up comedy.

This is a Research Rumble event.

Early intervention, lifelong impact: Rethinking youth mental health

Wednesday 6 May 2026

Early intervention, lifelong impact: Rethinking youth mental health

The Lantern, TL Robertson Library

What if we could support young people before mental health crisis strikes? Join John Curtin Distinguished Professor Penelope Hasking from the Curtin enAble Institute for a conversation on new approaches to youth mental health. Learn about Checking on Mental Health Providing Alternatives to Suicide (COMPAS), a program that’s transforming how universities are better supporting students.

This is a Research Rumble event.

The Big Issues in Mental Health – AI, Digital Media & Mental Health

Thursday 28 May 2026

The Big Issues in Mental Health – AI, Digital Media & Mental Health

The Lantern, TL Robertson Library

This event explores AI, social media, digital mental health innovations, digital addiction & cybersafety.

June

Work design in the age of AI: Rethinking how technology is designed and the work of designers

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Work design in the age of AI: Rethinking how technology is designed and the work of designers

Online

In this webinar, join global experts from the book ‘Transformative Work Design: Synthesis and New Directions’ to discuss emerging research on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work design.

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