Campus and global community
Australian-first ‘active speed bumps’ put the brakes on speeding motorists
An innovative ‘dynamic speed bump’ that is activated by speeding motorists is being trialled at Curtin University, as part of…
Outback radio telescope listens in on interstellar visitor
A telescope in outback Western Australia has been used to listen to a mysterious cigar-shaped object that entered our Solar…
Young alumni stories: Four weeks on the high seas
One ship, four weeks, 240 guests from 11 countries, a dawn-to-dusk schedule, a tiny cabin shared with two roommates, one…
What’s studying abroad like?
Overseas study is often touted as a fantastic way to enhance your degree, make new friends and build life skills,…
How people with autism see the world
“Too fast!” cried Dr Susan Morris’ son as he tearfully learned to ride a bicycle. He frequently lost his balance…
NASA is on a mission searching for new worlds
Could there be more planets like Earth out in space? With life on them, like us? NASA is keen to…
Nine new John Curtin Distinguished Professors announced
Curtin University has recognised the service of nine outstanding academics by awarding them the prestigious title of John Curtin Distinguished…
Now you see us: how casting an eerie glow on fish can help count and conserve them
News stories about fish often focus either on large fish like sharks, or on tasty seafood. So it might come…
World-first medication trial for ice addiction
Researchers from the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) are trialling the efficacy of a promising medication to treat dependence on…
Stadium tour ideas open career pathways at Optus Stadium
Learning outside the classroom is an effective way to put theory into practice, as Curtin students Lexie Edwards and Victor…