Media releases
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…
‘Mums’ to hundreds of children awarded 2018 John Curtin Medal
Two inspirational women – Fay Alford and Susan Saleeba – who have given countless hours of their time to help…
ASEAN lecture marks 10-year anniversary for Curtin Singapore
The Australian Ambassador to the ASEAN, Ms Jane Duke, has delivered the inaugural Association of Southeast Asian Nations Lecture to…
Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby delivers 2018 human rights lecture
Former High Court Justice, the Honourable Michael Kirby, will deliver the 2018 Annual Human Rights Lecture at Curtin University tonight.…
Curtin climbs in 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Curtin University has been ranked among the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings…
Innovative bush learning space reaches important milestone
An innovative learning space set in WA’s Noongar bushland has taken a significant step forward, with Curtin University and Gondwana…
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…