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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Thursday 7 May 2026
What makes hybrid work, work? The link between hybrid work and performance
Online
In this webinar, join global experts from the book ‘Transformative Work Design: Synthesis and New Directions’ to explore the key factors of work design that drive performance, and learn how both individuals and organisations can apply these insights to make hybrid work more effective.
June

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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