Research
Income and wealth affect the mental health of Australians, study shows
Australians who have higher incomes and greater wealth are more likely to experience better mental health throughout their lives, new…
Global study finds youngest in class more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
A new global study led by Curtin University researchers has found that children who are the youngest in their classroom…
New scholarships to train the next generation of Indigenous psychologists
Curtin graduate and Western Australia’s Australian of the Year for 2018 Dr Tracy Westerman, in collaboration with Curtin University, has…
Curtin expands global reach with new online Master of Marketing via edX
Curtin University has launched a new fully online Master of Marketing on edX, designed for marketing professionals with a strong…
Majority of WA adults support introduction of minimum price on alcohol
Three in five Western Australian adults support the WA Government introducing a minimum price on alcohol to prevent the sale…
Rental uncertainty and affordability problematic for private renters
Private renters, particularly older and low-income households, say uncertainty over their leases and affordability pressures are a major issue in…
WA’s national bid to lead battery energy storage research hub charges on
A Western Australian-led national consortium of industry and universities has been invited to progress to the second stage of its…
Neutron star jets shoot down theory
Astronomers have detected radio jets belonging to a neutron star with a strong magnetic field — something not predicted by…
Most vulnerable households worried about summer energy bills: survey
Two-thirds of vulnerable customers were financially better off under an alternative energy pricing product trialled in regional Western Australia by…
Research shows young adults aren’t using e-cigarettes to quit smoking
Young Australian adults are more likely to use electronic nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes for enjoyment rather than to…