Media releases
Funding boost for footy fans’ healthy habits program
A Curtin University-led men’s health program, Aussie Fans in Training (Aussie-FIT), which uses a passion for AFL to keep men…
New technique unlocks ancient history of Earth from grains of sand
Curtin researchers have developed a new technique by studying the age of ancient grains of sand from beaches, rivers and…
Curtin study finds eDNA “game-changer” to help protect native animals
Curtin University researchers have identified a “game-changing” way of protecting native animals – including pygmy possums, western bush wallabies and…
New study identifies African ‘hotspot’ for highly infectious diseases
A regional corner of Africa is a hotspot for cases of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, prompting researchers to call for…
Rebooting Evolution
The building blocks of life-saving therapeutics could be developed in days instead of years thanks to new software that simulates…
Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births
A new Curtin University study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked…
Curtin awards Honorary Doctorates to mining industry leaders
Curtin University has presented Honorary Doctorates to two leading mining executives for their leadership and support of the next generation.…
Research project to find herbicide options for tackling resistance
A research team within Curtin University has embarked on a new project to find safe and sustainable solutions to herbicide…
Curtin researcher the first Australian to receive Houtermans Award
Leading Curtin computational chemist Dr Raffaella Demichelis has been named the 2022 recipient of the prestigious F. G. Houtermans Award…
Curtin appoints outstanding nursing education leader
A decorated registered nurse who has helped shape nursing education in Australia has been appointed the new Head of the…