Media releases
New hard rock drilling simulator could enhance shale gas drilling techniques
Curtin University petroleum engineering researchers are using a high-speed drilling simulator to replicate the increasingly popular industry method of drilling…
Sharing the Boom in Western Australia…but how equally?
Western Australians have seen clear benefits from the mining boom – but not all have benefitted equally, with the State’s…
Curtin app to regulate alcohol intake and breastfeeding times
Curtin University research has helped in the development of a Smartphone app to assist breastfeeding mothers to regulate the timing…
International advocate receives Curtin honorary doctorate
Garry Willinge, a long-time champion of Curtin University in international markets, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology. Mr…
Support goes beyond education for Indigenous students
Curtin University’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS) is partnering with UniReady to transform its enabling courses, ensuring Indigenous students have…
Curtin researchers powering towards extreme batteries
Chemical engineers at Curtin University have discovered a way to make rechargeable batteries – such as those found in laptops…
Former Chancellor Jim Gill recognised with honorary doctorate
Former Chancellor Jim Gill has been recognised for his long and fruitful association with Curtin University with an Honorary Doctorate…
Sea lion? Take a snap to help Curtin research
Taken a snap of a sea lion? Upload it to www.whiskerpatrol.org and you can help Curtin University marine biologists test…
Independent report confirms need for more medical education
An independent report commissioned by Curtin University has confirmed there is a need to train more medical students in Western…
Curtin honours former Vice-Chancellor Jeanette Hacket
Curtin University recently awarded former Vice-Chancellor Jeanette Hacket with an Honorary Doctorate of Technology. Dr Hacket retired last August, following…