Research
Study finds alcohol and drug treatment may be best served at home
Offering withdrawal services to certain people struggling with alcohol and other drug addictions in their own home may serve as…
Strong teaching culture encourages better results in the classroom
The academic performance of Australian school students has stagnated compared with students in countries with similar economic development. One of…
Curtin’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies is breaking down barriers to Indigenous higher education
Australian universities have achieved a 70 per cent growth in Indigenous enrolments in the past decade1, yet attrition rates remain…
Diet guidelines critical for multiple sclerosis patients, research finds
People recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis crave and need more advice about recommended foods and diets that will help manage…
Uncovering the lost world of New Zealand from fossil bone DNA
Curtin University researchers have used DNA from fossil bones to reconstruct the past biodiversity of New Zealand, revealing a history…
Pets offer therapeutic aid for people with borderline personality disorder
People living with borderline personality disorder may enjoy a better quality of life by owning a pet, new research led…
Curtin Professor named 2018 NAIDOC Perth Male Elder of the Year
Curtin University has congratulated Elder-in-Residence Professor Simon Forrest on being named the NAIDOC Perth Male Elder of the Year for…
Curtin home for national student equity centre for another three years
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training has extended funding for the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher…
One in two Australians believe autonomous cars will reduce crashes
About half of Australians believe autonomous vehicles will reduce crashes, emissions and stress on the roads with men more likely…
New research finds ‘mind over matter’ key to a healthy lifestyle
People who want to increase their participation in regular exercise and adopt a healthier lifestyle may be best to mentally…