Research
Innovative research uses remote radio telescope to detect cosmic rays
Curtin University researchers have developed a particle detector at the remote site of the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) radio telescope…
Study finds tiny cavities in Banksia trees are nests for native bees
A new study from Curtin University has found pre-formed cavities in Banksia trees to be an important nesting home for…
Research finds ethical sourcing of seeds required for global restoration
Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of wild seeds are needed to restore plant ecosystems globally but overharvesting risks their depletion…
NHMRC funding for new Curtin research from Alzheimer’s to phobias
Curtin University’s health and medical research received a significant boost in the latest funding round from the National Health and…
Curtin Professors recognised with prestigious humanities fellowships
Two Curtin University researchers – an internationally renowned creative writer and a world-leading scholar of Chinese cultural and creative industries…
Curtin researchers named national role models for women in STEM
Curtin University astronomy researcher Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker and molecular plant pathologist Dr Caroline Moffat are among only 60 female scientists…
Curtin appoints head of new data science hub
Curtin University has appointed a research and engagement executive to lead the new WA Data Science Innovation Hub, which is…
Aged care workforce not keeping up with high care demand
Lower paid and lower skilled personal care workers are likely to be substituting the work of enrolled nurses in Australia’s…
RACI awards for Curtin science education and neurochemistry experts
Two Curtin University academics have been recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) – in recognition of their work…
Research finds that now is the time to protect WA’s tall forests
South-western Australia’s tall karri forests require a new management approach for their conservation based on a changed moral consensus in…