More women at the top proves better for business
A new report shows that more women on Boards and in senior leadership positions drives better company performance, greater productivity and greater profitability.
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Curtin students and researchers build ventilators in response to COVID-19
A team of students and researchers from Curtin University has worked quickly to design and develop ventilator prototypes that could be used to help treat people affected by COVID-19.
Industry and Universities partner for new National Industry Innovation Network
A dynamic new alliance led by Cisco and Optus; in partnership with La Trobe and Curtin, has been formed to accelerate innovation and improve Australia’s digital economic resilience and…
Remixed mantle suggests early start of plate tectonics
New Curtin University research on the remixing of Earth’s stratified deep interior suggests that global plate tectonic processes started to operate at least 3.2 billion years ago.
Researchers must ‘bee’ sweep netting to learn more about native bees
Novel research into native bee populations by Curtin University provides a best practice recommendation on how to accurately monitor these important insects, with the aim of monitoring and saving…
Preparations complete in Western Australia for construction of world’s largest telescope
Following seven years of design and prototyping work, ICRAR-Curtin has completed its preparations for the construction of of the SKA in WA, which will begin next year.
Curtin remains ninth in Australia in latest global rankings
Curtin University has retained its national ranking of ninth in Australia in the Center for World University Rankings’ (CWUR) 2020-21 edition.
New report finds more work needed to close Indigenous retirement gap
Streamlining the process for Indigenous Australians facing hardship to access their superannuation early and with fewer penalties may help to improve their retirement outcomes, a new report has…
Research reveals alarming link between rising antidepressant use and suicide rates among young Australians
New research has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young Australians have risen sharply since 2009.
Curtin research finds being proactive reduces sense of job insecurity
New Curtin University research has found workers who proactively pursue career goals are less likely to suffer a sense of job insecurity when faced with employment uncertainty.