Research
Curtin research finds smarter way to harvest solar energy for clean fuels
Curtin University researchers have developed a low-cost and environmentally friendly method to harvest energy from sunlight to produce clean fuels…
Curtin rises to world’s top 100 universities for sport science
Curtin University’s School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science has been named among the world’s top 100 in the latest ShanghaiRanking…
Surgical screw invention crowned overall winner at Curtinnovation Awards
An innovative orthopaedic screw that could help improve patient outcomes after complex trauma surgery has been named as the overall…
Unhealthy sponsorship promotion still prevalent across AFL
Australian football fans are being inundated with advertising of alcohol, junk food and gambling through Australian Football League (AFL) sponsorship…
Study shows adult kids who get parental cash aren’t happier or healthier
Adult children who have access to the ‘bank of mum and dad’ do not exhibit better health and wellbeing than…
Shared traffic zones may pose potential barrier to people with disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities or autism may be reluctant to use shared traffic zones in the community, new research led…
Programs for teens with autism should promote strengths
The unique strengths of adolescents with autism – including attention to detail, loyalty and memory skills – should be the…
Curtin awards honorary doctorates to three leaders in their fields
Three leaders in their respective fields – venture capitalist Bill Tai, leading visual arts champion Alan Dodge and pharmacy trailblazer…
New Curtin research hub to shape Australia’s jobs of the future
A new team led by global experts will be tasked with shaping the jobs and industries of the future as…
Alcohol industry promotes its products as ‘healthier’ to attract consumers
Australian alcohol companies promote their products as ‘pure’, ‘fresh’, ‘natural’ and ‘sugar-free’ to encourage more health conscious Australians to purchase…