Research
Social networking: a cross-border provocateur in the Middle East?
A leading Curtin academic has highlighted the major role of social media in the recent political unrest in the Middle…
Obesity in childhood leads to poor posture and back pain
C056/11 Being overweight as a child and adolescent can lead to poor postures linked to back pain, according to new…
Study to record benefits of traineeships and apprenticeships for people with a disability
C054/11 A new national study is to look at the social and economic outcomes for young people with a disability who…
Curtin researchers map the North Kimberley to reduce carbon emissions
Curtin University researchers have begun mapping the structural vegetation, fire history and habitats of the northern Kimberley as part of…
Can electronic games improve children’s coordination?
Curtin University is looking for children aged between 10 and 12 years to volunteer for a nine-month research study investigating…
Curtin Minerals Seminar Series
Curtin’s Institute of Minerals and Energy (CIME) will begin its Minerals Seminar Series for 2011 at the Resources and Chemistry…
Scientists and industry seek the first stars and galaxies
A quest to discover the first stars and galaxies formed after the Big Bang is underway with the first major…
Digital lobbying and privacy – what’s your personal information worth?
The recent failing of a piece of US legislation which would have imparted stricter privacy guidelines on social networking sites…
eResearch goes live at upcoming showcase
Curtin University Professors Steven Tingay and Igor Bray will discuss the future of physics and radio astronomy at the iVEC…
Kirk to co-steer Curtin research into new frontiers
Curtin University has welcomed Professor Brett Kirk to the position of Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Research, beginning 28 February. With…