Media releases
Study finds silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19
New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, become…
Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector
Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre and the Tourism Research Cluster at Curtin University, the ‘Go Your Own…
Ancient eggshell fragments ‘crack’ giant bird’s life secrets
A team of researchers have used DNA from ancient eggshell fragments to provide a rare glimpse into the evolution of…
Leaders in their fields among Curtin’s new Honorary Doctorates
Curtin University has presented a respected university leader, highly regarded academic and esteemed entrepreneur with Honorary Doctorates. University of Queensland’s…
New page turns on Curtin’s contemporary library
Curtin University’s iconic library has reopened following a complete building transformation to recreate it as a hub of digital innovation…
Smart way to find water leaks and procurement app are set to Accelerate
A platform that aims to revolutionise the construction marketplace by more efficiently connecting clients with the right suppliers and a…
Marine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest
Curtin University researchers believe rising sea temperatures are to blame for the plummeting number of invertebrates such as molluscs and…
Trailblazing NASA astronaut shares big dreams with Curtin students
A NASA astronaut who was instrumental in establishing Australia’s space agency program has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Curtin…
Study to explore link between diet and multiple sclerosis in children
New Curtin University research will investigate the largely unknown role of diet – including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products…
Stealth surveillance system uses radio astronomy technology to detect artificial objects in space
Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have developed a low cost, portable sensor system which can…