Research
Curtin ranked among top 20 young universities in the world
Curtin University has been ranked among the world’s top 20 young universities in the 2019 edition of the QS Top…
Fruit and vegetables linked to changes in skin colour, new research finds
Skin colour in young Caucasian men is strongly linked to high levels of fruit and vegetable consumption, new research by…
Ancient plankton DNA offers insight into climate change survival
Curtin University researchers working on ancient DNA samples from deep sea sediments in the northeast Arabian Sea off the coast…
Skills, not just age, affect older drivers’ performance on the road
Testing the motor and cognitive skills of drivers may be a better indicator of risky older drivers than aged-based assessments…
Mental health recovery influenced by workplace values, new research finds
Mental health law centres and advocates who uphold values of connectedness, hope, empowerment and identity can positively influence people with…
Lockheed Martin and Curtin University partnership develops world-class space tracking system
A research and development partnership between Lockheed Martin Space and Curtin University has innovatively harnessed technology previously used to observe…
Curtin researcher one of Australia’s top young science communicators
Curtin University astronomy researcher Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker has added to her impressive list of achievements by being announced as an…
Curtin appoints new Head for School of Public Health
Curtin University has appointed leading epidemiologist Professor Rosa Alati as the new Head of the School of Public Health. Following…
New hub aims to improve employability of neurodiverse students
— Curtin University and DXC Technology establish Neurodiversity Hub in Perth — A Neurodiversity Hub that will focus on promoting…
Case study measures impact of new Formula One head ‘halo’ system
The head protection ‘halo’ system mandated in Formula One racing may affect the drivers’ head position and motion, potentially compromising…