Media releases
Experienced executive and director elected Curtin University Chancellor
Curtin University has announced highly accomplished executive Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO as its new Chancellor, starting April 1, 2024. Currently…
World first conference reveals key to happy and productive workplaces
Smart work design is the key to battling poor mental health, worker burnout and building a more productive workplace, the…
Accelerating Australia’s clean energy future
Australia needs to accelerate the race to net zero, but closer engagement with communities is crucial to ensure no one…
Primary school principal honoured for work with disadvantaged children
Curtin University has acknowledged a local primary school principal’s leadership and impact on children’s lives, with a prestigious Honorary Doctorate.…
Research to help people born preterm breathe easier
Chronic lung disease is an unfortunate yet common ailment for people born preterm, however Curtin University research is working towards…
A decade of innovation: Unveiling Curtin’s 2024 Accelerate trailblazers
A time-saving painting solution taking the ‘pain’ out of ‘painting’ and a game-changing technology turning carbon into battery-grade graphite are…
Nature’s DNA traps: Spider webs put new spin on wildlife research
Spiders might be silent heroes in helping us understand and keep track of animals, with new Curtin research revealing their…
Death toll shows extreme air pollution events a growing urban threat
New Curtin University-led research has estimated that 1454 avoidable deaths (one person every five days) occurred in Australian capital cities…
New community resources to tackle extremism and disinformation
Important new online resources aimed at tackling extremism and disinformation in the community have been launched in Western Australia. Created…
International education leader named head of Curtin Dubai
Curtin University has appointed Professor Ammar Kaka as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of its Dubai campus. Professor Kaka…