Research
Optimal liberation could save millions
There’s a fine line between breaking down rock just the right amount and too much – and Associate Professor Nimal…
Half a million dollar refurbishment of teaching labs
Curtin’s ongoing commitment to teaching and research at its Kalgoorlie campus has been demonstrated with the addition of a new…
Referral letters lost in translation
Curtin University researchers have found cancer patient recovery rates are potentially impacted as ‘urgent’ specialist referral letters are often not…
Four finalists from Curtin in running for Premier’s Science Awards
Two Curtin University researchers and two PhD candidates have been shortlisted amongst 13 finalists in the 2014 Premier’s Science Awards,…
New York squirrels are nuts about city life
Curtin University-led research has shown squirrels have adapted to New York City’s human behaviour, allowing them to thrive just as…
Partnership to advance ambulance dispatch times
Curtin University with St John Ambulance Western Australia (St John) have joined forces to investigate strategies to progress the accuracy…
Curtin researchers a step closer to disease resistant wheat
Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique that will help combat yellow spot – arguably Australia’s most costly wheat…
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…