Curtin researchers invent new genetic testing tool for alpacas
A new genetic test that can help identify the genetic colour pattern found in an alpaca’s coat has been developed by Curtin University researchers.
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Curtin’s Professor Phil Bland named joint winner of Scientist of the Year
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Phil Bland on being named a joint winner of the Scientist of the Year at the 2019 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards.
Curtin announces new blockchain lab to research disruptive technologies
Curtin University has announced a new laboratory that will focus on solving real-world industry problems with blockchain and other disruptive technologies.
Recruiting study volunteers for brain disease research
Researchers at the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute need your help to progress important research that has the potential to improve outcomes for patients with brain diseases.
Curtin research helps solve mystery of when plate tectonics emerged
New Curtin University research into how Earth’s rocks formed billions of years ago has helped unlock the mystery of how the planet’s unique plate tectonic behaviour changed over its…
Study identifies how to improve career counselling sessions for job seekers
Career counsellors who are empathetic, supportive and humorous towards their clients are more likely to see positive outcomes in their sessions, new research led by Curtin University has…
Curtin study investigates potential new treatments for pancreatic cancer
Curtin University researchers have discovered a potential new treatment for an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.
New Curtin scholarship to help improve outlook for liver cancer patients
Curtin University and the Lions Cancer Institute Inc. have announced a new PhD scholarship that aims to improve the outcomes of people living with liver cancer around the world.
Curtin researcher and educator excels in awards for pharmacy excellence
Leading Curtin pharmacy academic Dr Tin Fei Sim has been named the Australian Early Career Pharmacist of the Year at the 2019 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Excellence Awards.
‘Virtual teams’ can overcome barriers to thrive, study finds
Employees working in ‘virtual teams’ can overcome performance difficulties to work effectively if they have positive feedback, social support and job autonomy in their tasks and jobs.