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How much can we trust AI? Podcast insights

Caitlin Crowley — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:06:12 +0000

We like to believe our decisions are our own – shaped by our values, interests and lived […]

Google Maps founder finds his way to Perth for West Tech Fest

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:21:13 +0000

Western Australia will next month welcome some of the business world’s brightest minds, as thousands […]

Bright ideas for smarter futures: Curtinnovation finalists announced

294101E — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:48:33 +0000

High-tech �鶹ֱ�� inventions that could transform surgeries, map bushfire risk and aid blind athletes […]

Curtin Ignition marks 15 years of launching the next wave of entrepreneurs

294101E — Thu, 01 May 2025 02:12:27 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and early-stage business founders to apply for the […]

A flexible MBA pathway for working professionals

Anita Shore — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:10:00 +0000

At Curtin, you can study an MBA degree without needing to have a bachelor degree first.

Curtin Accelerate 2025 powers WA’s next wave of innovators

294101E — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:03:20 +0000

�鶹ֱ��’s Accelerate program has unveiled 12 innovative startups for its 2025 cohort, including self-heating […]

Big investments, big impact, big ambition at West Tech Fest 2024

294101E — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:25:22 +0000

West Tech Fest 2024 is thrilled to announce Monique Woodard, visionary investor and Founding Partner […]

Groundbreaking spacecraft technology wins Curtinnovation 2024

294101E — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:20:23 +0000

Groundbreaking spacecraft technology, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand yet powerful […]

Increasing disability employment could boost national economy by billions

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:09:16 +0000

A new report by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre at �鶹ֱ�� reveals that there […]

Curtin researchers shine in Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

Emma Chadwick — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:01:13 +0000

Four Curtin researchers have been recognised among Australia’s future science leaders at the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, for excellence in research and communicating science beyond the walls of the laboratory.

Diversification and ‘going green’ key to changing WA trade outlook

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:51:48 +0000

A new report by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre at �鶹ֱ�� has found international […]

Falling interest rates locked first home buyers out of the market

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 18 May 2023 01:24:12 +0000

Extended periods of low interest rates can lock out first home buyers from the property […]

Three things to know when planning your next career move

Zoe Taylor — Tue, 09 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Ready for a career change? Associate Professor Julia Richardson explains how you can best prepare yourself to make a successful career transition.

Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre and the Tourism Research Cluster at Curtin […]

Smart way to find water leaks and procurement app are set to Accelerate

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:19:21 +0000

A platform that aims to revolutionise the construction marketplace by more efficiently connecting clients with […]

Industry titan set to lead Curtin’s cutting-edge mineral research hub

237721e — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:25:02 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has appointed Dr Ross Waring as Director of the Curtin-led Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer hub, a national initiative that aims to transform mineral research outputs into commercial products and services.

Untapped local labour resources crucial to easing skills and jobs shortages

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:31:20 +0000

A new Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre report has found large untapped pools of domestic labour, in complement to a skilled migrant strategy, are the key to addressing skills and labour shortages.

Curtin graduate a “new voice” for women in finance

Jarrad Long — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:05:58 +0000

“Sometimes I was the only woman seated in the conference room.”

Moving beyond mining

Zoe Taylor — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:00:02 +0000

Curtin economics research has delivered an innovative road map to diversify Western Australia's regional industries beyond just mining.

Tourists flock to Margaret River in a record-breaking season

�鶹ֱ�� — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:30:08 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic decimated tourism operators around the world in 2020. But in WA's Margaret River region, operators bucked the trend, with many recording 2020 as their best ever winter season.

‘Wasteful to tasteful’: undesirable mangoes become sought-after skincare products

Zoe Taylor — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:58:36 +0000

Janelle and Mary are two alumna tackling Australia's $20 billlion food waste problem with a rather sweet business idea.

Leading Indigenous businesswoman awarded Curtin Honorary Doctorate

Lauren Sydoruk — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:05:43 +0000

An Australian social entrepreneur and successful businesswoman who dedicated her career to improving employment opportunities for Indigenous peoples has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce.

Why today’s accountants need to be more than data entrants

�鶹ֱ�� — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 21:40:25 +0000

In the era of cloud computing, accountants can’t just spend their time crunching numbers, argues Director of AR Advisors and Director of Altimus Mark Giglia.

New Curtin-based tourism observatory to benefit Australia’s South West

Lauren Sydoruk — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:16:21 +0000

A new tourism observatory established by �鶹ֱ�� and the Western Australian Government will aim to support the sustainable tourism development of Australia’s South West region.

‘Just-right tourism’ front and centre at annual global conference

Lauren Sydoruk — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:25:53 +0000

Tourism experts from around the world will map a pathway for ‘just-right tourism’ in a bid to overcome under-tourism at an annual international symposium held at �鶹ֱ�� this week.

Tim Marney to lead Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre Advisory Board

�鶹ֱ�� — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:48:35 +0000

Highly regarded public servant Tim Marney has been appointed Chair of the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) Advisory Board.

Sustaining the Seychelles: Studying sustainable tourism in the Indian Ocean Archipelago

�鶹ֱ�� — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:22:56 +0000

A leading Western Australian tourism expert says other islands can learn valuable lessons in sustainable tourism development from the Republic of Seychelles.

Curtin experts to show the future of sustainable tourism for Exmouth

�鶹ֱ�� — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:53:32 +0000

Four future sustainable tourism scenarios for Ningaloo developed by �鶹ֱ�� of Technology researchers will be explored at the Ningaloo Tourism Futures Forum on Friday 23 May in Exmouth.