Media releases
Curtin appoints new head of Humanities
Curtin University has appointed Professor Richard Blythe as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Humanities. Professor Blythe is…
Funding boost to equip dietitians with new app for weight management
Curtin University has been awarded more than one million dollars in Federal Government funding for a research study to improve…
Funding boost gives hope to vulnerable Australian cardiac patients
A Curtin University research team has been awarded almost $1.5million in Federal Government funding to coordinate Australian trials of a…
Call for entrepreneurs to become next big Ignition success story
An enviro-friendly app that enables schools, homes and businesses to track and improve their carbon footprint while saving money is…
Curtin University and Optus accelerate innovation with opening of Western Australia’s first 5G lab
The future became a reality during the launch of Western Australia’s first industry-university 5G lab, with Curtin University and Optus…
Mouse studies find sugar-free energy drinks just as harmful
Two Curtin research studies have found the excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, can cause significant damage to…
Leading mycology Professor joins Curtin Medical School
Curtin University has welcomed world renowned mycologist, Professor Wieland Meyer as the new Associate Dean of the Curtin Medical School.…
Study finds pretty plants hog research and conservation limelight
New Curtin University research has found a ‘beauty bias’ may be holding science back. The study revealed a tendency among…
World-leading Professor appointed first Curtin enAble Institute Director
World-leading researcher and scientist Professor Bronwyn Myers has been appointed the foundation Director of Curtin’s enAble Institute, a new research…
Study of marine noise highlights need to protect pristine Australian waters
New Curtin research has found urgent action is needed to ensure human-generated underwater noise in Australian waters does not escalate…