Research
Smartphones could improve reading skills in Indigenous adolescents
A Curtin University research study has determined that mobile phones, commonly used for texting, may facilitate reading achievement among Indigenous…
Curtin student helps improve public transport for older transit passengers
A student-led research team seeking to improve Perth’s transport solutions for the elderly have measured the accessibility of seven Perth…
Dr Albijanic floats nickel laterite idea
Dr Boris Albijanic from Curtin’s WA School of Mines has a dream – a dream in which Australia gets a…
What does your musical preference say about your personality?
After surveying an extensive number of people (36,518 people to be exact) – Curtin University’s Head of School of Psychology…
Curtin supercomputing expert recognised for contribution for Western Australian IT
Curtin University Professor Andrew Rohl has been acknowledged with the ‘2014 Achiever of the Year’ award in the WA Information…
Curtin study investigates Australian migration to Bali
Curtin University researchers are undertaking a study to determine what motivates an increasing number of Australians to move to Bali.…
Curtin professor recognised with NHMRC National Excellence Award
Curtin University Professor John Mamo’s innovative research has been recognised at the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Excellence…
Curtin researchers in search for acoustic evidence of MH370
Curtin University researchers have been examining a low-frequency underwater sound signal that could have resulted from Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370.…
Australia’s deadly eruptions the reason for the first mass extinction
A Curtin University researcher has shown that ancient volcanic eruptions in Australia 510 million years ago significantly affected the climate,…
Effective planning can ensure Pilbara’s long-term viability
Timely development of physical infrastructure and effective economic diversification can secure the long-term future of the Pilbara. This is amongst…