Media releases
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…
Genetic discovery to keep crops disease-free
Curtin University researchers have found a way to breed disease-resistant wheat with no downside, potentially bringing multi-million dollar savings to…
Volunteer firefighters at worrying risk of coronary heart disease
Curtin University research has shown volunteer firefighters are at a greater risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) than other volunteer…
Curtin energy research has humanitarian potential
Technology being developed by Curtin University could make a substantial contribution to Andrew Forrest’s goal of ending slavery in Pakistan.…
Research shows wallabies lose on the pokies
Biologists have recently discovered that a wallaby’s perception of colour is more similar to a dog than a quokka, sparking…
Curtin scoops half of WA’s AO awards
Curtin University academic staff received half of the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) awards in Western Australia, with three…
Curtin and BHP Billiton partnership provides 60 new scholarships for resource industry graduates
Sixty Curtin University students are set for a career in the resources industry thanks to the largest scholarship partnership Curtin…
Curtin researchers to hide our splashes from sharks
Curtin University researchers will attempt to “mask” the noise of swimmers from sharks after receiving a grant from the State…