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A clear game-changer: Curtin’s water-repellent glass breaks new ground
Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles, reduce cleaning costs for buildings and enhance filtration systems. The research, published in the prestigious journal Advanced Functional Materials, shows how an innovative and non-toxic process using ultrasonic sound waves can alter the surface of glass, making it either hydrophobic…
Innovative health platform to improve regional health
A Curtin University and WA Country Health Service Alliance-led research project to improve healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities in Western Australia has been awarded more than $3.6 million in funding from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The collaborative project, conceived by the Western Australian Rural Research and Innovation Alliance (WARRIA) – a new NHMRC recognised…
Giant ice bulldozers: how ancient glaciers helped life evolve
New Curtin University research has revealed how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth’s surface and paving the way for complex life to flourish. By chemically analysing crystals in ancient rocks, the researchers discovered that as glaciers carved through the landscape, they scraped deep into the Earth’s crust, releasing key minerals that altered ocean chemistry. This process had…
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Curtin appoints new Humanities Dean to drive future-focused learning
Curtin University has appointed Jonathan Pillai as the new Humanities Dean of Learning Futures, to drive innovation in teaching and…
Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds
A new Curtin University-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for…
Thousands head to WA’s preferred university for O-Week
Thousands of students from across Western Australia and around the world will begin their higher education journey at Curtin’s Perth…
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Thousands head to WA’s preferred university for O-Week
Thousands of students from across Western Australia and around the world will begin their higher education journey at Curtin’s Perth…
Trailblazing trio awarded prestigious Honorary Doctorates
Curtin University has acknowledged a trio of respected leaders for their exceptional service in their fields, by presenting them with…
Curtin students use their Global Voices to tackle important issues abroad
Driven to make a positive difference, two Curtin University students will travel overseas to help tackle major issues, after winning…
Curtin students awarded prestigious overseas scholarships
Four Curtin University undergraduate students are set to take their studies global after being awarded prestigious scholarships in the 2025…