WA leads nation, NSW lags behind in decade of new home builds
Almost 1.5 million new homes were built in Australia from 2006 to 2016 but the growth of housing stock in each state and territory was uneven, new research reveals.
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Curtin-led research projects awarded WA defence funding
Two Curtin University-led research projects have been awarded funding in the latest round of The Defence Science Centre (DSC) Collaborative Research Grants.
Work with remote people earns Curtin medical researcher ANZAAS Medal
Leading global expert on infectious diseases Curtin University Emeritus Professor Michael Alpers has been named the 2020 recipient of the 2020 ANZAAS Medal.
Curtin cements place among Australia’s top universities
Curtin has been ranked WA’s top university for graduate outcomes in the Good Universities Guide 2021 and has ranked 9th best in Australia according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities…
Curtin team step closer to developing tiny ‘self-powered’ electronics
A team of Curtin University researchers has taken an important step towards developing miniature ‘self-powered’ electronics.
Curtin program uses AFL clubs to improve male footy fans’ health
A 12-week Curtin University study delivered in collaboration with Western Australian AFL Clubs has helped overweight and obese men in WA improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Study finds Perth’s urban reptiles are accumulating toxic levels of rat poison
Curtin University-led research has found that common reptile species in Perth are accumulating rat poisons at an alarming rate.
Curtin welcomes government co-investment in $10 million minerals research capability
Curtin University welcomes the announcement today of $3.2 million in State Government funding to acquire a Geoscience Ion Probe to support the search for new mineral deposits.
Renowned Curtin astronomer leads Premier’s Science Awards nominations
Four Curtin University researchers and three of the University’s programs have been named as finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards 2020.
Rock stars – Curtin scientists find two meteorites in two weeks
Curtin University researchers have discovered two meteorites in a two week period on the Nullarbor Plain – one freshly fallen and the other from November 2019.