Media releases
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…
New fellowship to support Curtin research for people living with MS
A Curtin University nutritional epidemiologist whose research is focused on helping people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been awarded…
Indigenous and social justice leaders honoured for their service
Australia’s first Indigenous Treasurer and one of the country’s most powerful social justice advocates have been presented Honorary Doctorates by…