Research
Housing stress easing for home owners but still an issue for renters
Low-income earners and single parents are among the Australian households who are regularly struggling to meet their housing costs, a…
Six exceptional Curtin researchers awarded University’s highest honour
Six outstanding Curtin researchers have been recognised with the University’s highest honour by being named John Curtin Distinguished Professors in…
Volcanic eruption witnessed by Homo sapiens from pre-historic times
A volcanic eruption believed to be eye-witnessed by humans in pre-historic times happened 245,000 years later than originally expected, according…
Study finds red meat as part of a healthy diet linked to reduced risk of MS
People who consume unprocessed red meat as part of a healthy Mediterranean diet may reduce their risk of multiple sclerosis…
Curtin welcomes WA’s first STEM skills strategy for jobs of the future
Curtin University has welcomed Western Australia’s first State-wide STEM skills strategy, which aims to ensure the next generation is equipped…
Mine safety and lightning strikes the focus of Curtin’s Fulbright Scholars
Protecting industrial infrastructure from lightning strikes and ensuring mine safety will be the aim of two leading US scientists who…
Aussie students impacted by inequality of their family’s origins: study
The gender stereotypes and cultural norms of a child’s family heritage impacts their academic performance in Australian schools, research led…
Curtin scientists use giant telescope on sea floor to study rays from space
Curtin University researchers are part of an international project that will use a huge underwater neutrino telescope at the bottom…
New report finds valued volunteers stay longer
People are more likely to volunteer for a longer period of time if they are told they are making a…
Curtin ranked among world’s top 300 in latest global university rankings
Curtin University has jumped into the world’s top 300 universities, according to the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019 released overnight. Curtin…