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Former Socceroo Craig Foster delivers 2026 human rights lecture
Former Socceroo and human rights advocate Craig Foster AM delivered Curtin University’s 10th Annual Human Rights Lecture last night, urging audiences to consider humanity’s place amid war, inequality, technology and economics. Mr Foster’s address — Reclaiming Humanity: Placing People at the Centre of a Fractured Rights and Economic Architecture — outlined his vision for a fundamental reorientation of human rights…
Double degree of family pride for Curtin mother and son duo
A mother and son have crossed the stage at Curtin University’s graduation ceremonies this week, marking a memorable family milestone and a multi-generational reminder of the transformative power of education. Career midwife and mother-of-three Nicole Freeman graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing and Midwifery) in the same week her 22-year-old son, Oliver, achieved a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor…
Violence against women linked to child deaths, global study finds
Children whose mothers experience violence from a partner have a higher chance of dying before their fifth birthday, according to a major international study led by Curtin University. The research found intimate partner violence was linked to a greater risk of babies and young children dying, highlighting how preventing violence against women could also help save children’s lives. Published in…
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Growing more with less earns new seed technology top Curtinnovation Award
A breakthrough seed technology that could help farmers grow more food while using less fertiliser has been named the overall…
Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders
A new, large-scale Curtin University study has found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a…
Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds
New Curtin University research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of…
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A mobile creative studio will work across the Goldfields in a collaborative project between Curtin University and BHP through its…
Indigenous and regional insights offer blueprint for student success
Universities can better support today’s increasingly diverse student population by applying lessons already learned through Indigenous education and regional study…
Curtin awards Honorary Doctorate to law and mental health trailblazer
Curtin University has awarded leading legal practitioner, governance expert and mental health advocate Dr Andrew Lu AM an Honorary Doctorate…
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