Business, innovation and law
Study finds oldest children in school-grade outperform youngest in NAPLAN
A new Curtin University study has found a child’s birthday can affect their NAPLAN results, with the oldest children in…
More women at the top proves better for business
As Australia moves towards economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows that more women…
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…
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…
From the ground up: the social start-up helping to alleviate homelessness
Many of us aspire to make a difference in some way, but it can be hard knowing where to start. …
Curtin researchers develop new software to track and improve teamwork
Curtin University researchers have developed a new web-based tool that can track and measure teamwork in ‘real-time’, potentially improving workplace…
Digital work design will benefit future workforce
New Curtin University-led research has found that the introduction of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, robots and automation into…
Downsizers value spare rooms and will leave neighbourhood for new home
Space remains important to Australian downsizers, with more than half moving to a dwelling with three or more bedrooms and…
Leading Indigenous businesswoman awarded Curtin Honorary Doctorate
An Australian social entrepreneur and successful businesswoman who dedicated her career to improving employment opportunities for Indigenous peoples has been…
New report highlights challenges for mature workers in Australia
A new report released today by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) has found that many…