Society and culture
Curtin appoints applied scientist as Dean of Indigenous Futures
A respected Yindjibarndi woman who has championed ethical research has been appointed Curtin’s first Dean of Indigenous Futures in the…
Indigenous and social justice leaders honoured for their service
Australia’s first Indigenous Treasurer and one of the country’s most powerful social justice advocates have been presented Honorary Doctorates by…
Aboriginal lawyer takes trailblazing quest to Oxford
A Curtin Law School graduate will work to further protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in mining decisions after being awarded a…
Midwife graduate returns to paint Moorditj Yorga design
Valerie Ah Chee was the only Aboriginal woman in her cohort. Now, she has returned to Curtin to foster a…
Calls to return stolen artefacts home
Hundreds of thousands of stolen artefacts are on display in esteemed Western institutions: from the British Museum in London to…
Scholarships provide healing hands
Nathaniel Harris expects his university education will not only benefit his own life, but also the wellbeing of his Indigenous…
Learn, engage and connect with Indigenous Australia at an online Yarning Session
Our Elder in Residence Team invite you to have a yarn online! Join our team at our first online Yarning…
Curtin appoints new Curator, Australian First Nations Art
The John Curtin Gallery has appointed Yindjibarndi woman Michelle Broun as the Curator, Australian First Nations Art. This is the…
Carrolup Centre and new Yarning Circle to celebrate NAIDOC Week at Curtin
In partnership with Nyungar Elders and community, Curtin University has established the Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling and unveiled its new…
New WA employment hub invests in Indigenous business
A new multi-million dollar employment hub in Perth could be the answer to soaring demand for Indigenous business in WA,…