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Nationally defined framework to recognise Culturally Significant Entities

Samuel Jeremic — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:19:19 +0000

A national research project has delivered a framework for how species and ecosystems of deep […]

Guild President and youth advocate joins ACSES Advisory Board

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:40:51 +0000

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) is pleased to welcome youth advocate […]

Social housing the key to protecting low-income renters, study finds

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:43:09 +0000

Low-income renters in Australia are far less likely to experience housing stress, rent arrears, or […]

AI’s impact on education in Australia: podcast insights

Caitlin Crowley — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:46:11 +0000

With almost 80% of Australian students using generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, […]

Global study reveals widespread burning of plastic for heating and cooking

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ��-led study has shed new light on the widespread number of households […]

New framework outlines best practice for AI in higher education

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:27:12 +0000

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today published The Australian Framework […]

The social media ban: four essential insights for young people and parents

�鶹ֱ�� — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:19:01 +0000

By now, you’ve probably heard the Australian Government is set to ban young people from […]

Report reveals positive impact of Regional University Study Hubs

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:45:50 +0000

A new Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) research report reveals Regional University […]

Federal Minister calls for fairer education system for all in John Curtin speech

Samuel Jeremic — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:02:19 +0000

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has highlighted the scale of reform needed to prepare Australia’s […]

First Nations Fellowship report offers framework to higher ed success

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:44:20 +0000

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today released a new First […]

Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:58:22 +0000

Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best and brightest contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Report highlights pathways to increase Aboriginal teachers in the NT

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:34:41 +0000

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today released a new First […]

New ACSES Equity Fellowship report calls for fairer student placements

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:24:58 +0000

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today released a new Equity […]

Developing a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:57:10 +0000

More than 300 people have contributed to a nationwide consultation over the past two years to deliver a co-designed case for a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network.

Professor Jonathan Bullen rejoins Curtin as Inaugural DVC Indigenous

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:57:56 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is proud to announce that Professor Jonathan Bullen will return to the University in 2026 as its inaugural Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous.

One size doesn’t fit all: A wake-up call on student equity support

294101E — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:28:15 +0000

A landmark national trial has revealed a surprising truth — not all students at risk […]

A Together Story: Indigenous Truths shared in powerful conversation series

294101E — Fri, 23 May 2025 01:57:03 +0000

Stolen Generations survivors, descendants, and professional allies will take part in A Together Story, a […]

Researcher Connect: Dr Francesca Perugia

�鶹ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:09:13 +0000

Meet Dr Francesca Perugia – housing researcher on a mission to turn data into action, […]

‘Once Known’: A landmark exhibition sharing the truth of the Stolen Generations

294101E — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:42:31 +0000

John Curtin Gallery brings Once Known to the Old Perth Boys’ School for the first […]

On Country teaching program celebrates first graduation class

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:07:15 +0000

Six Curtin graduates are set to have a significant impact in their local communities, after […]

Hundreds of extra teachers entering schools thanks to new Curtin course

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 02:13:36 +0000

More than 300 new teachers will be qualified to lead classrooms in 2025, thanks to […]

Future tense? Global Futures uncovers what the past can tell us about tomorrow

Matthew Sykes — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:12:11 +0000

Discover the global forces that shape history, politics and the future with Professor Joe Siracusa.

ACSES launches critical tool to bridge gap for disadvantaged students

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:44:31 +0000

In a national first, the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has unveiled […]

A journey from hoops to academia

Matthew Sykes — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:55:18 +0000

Photo: Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker from the School of Education Before she joined Team Academia, Professor […]

Cracking the Code: Unlocking the potential of autistic students

Matthew Sykes — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:53:41 +0000

Photo: Professor Tele Tan AM with students of AASQA In this article, we use identity-first […]

Tech meets tradition: Curtin and Dockers showcase Indigenous creativity

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:15:18 +0000

A 3D animation of a former AFLW player and an immersive virtual reality ‘Welcome to […]

Fast-tracking diplomas to degrees

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:53:26 +0000

In a sector-leading move, �鶹ֱ�� is offering prospective students who have completed a diploma […]

Curtin celebrates success of Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project

294101E — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:01:42 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is proud to celebrate the successful pilot of the Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project, […]

Celebrating Indigenous leadership at �鶹ֱ��

294101E — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:20:53 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is proud to celebrate the success of Aboriginal women leaders, marking the graduation […]

Curtin students tackle ‘Now What?’ at 2024 Indigenous Futures Challenge

294101E — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:21:48 +0000

The 2024 Indigenous Futures ‘ReconciliAction’ Challenge has tackled the question ‘Now What?’ in the wake […]

Curtin series provides virtual compass to navigate AI landscape

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:48:20 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has today released the first short film in a new six-part series which […]

Using COVID lessons to unlock the digital world for people with disability

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 02:10:19 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many innovations in how we interact digitally — and a […]

Study finds ‘cruel wellbeing’ approach adds to teachers’ stress

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 02:08:47 +0000

New Curtin research has found the challenges and problems faced by overworked teachers are being […]

New community resources to tackle extremism and disinformation

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:11:52 +0000

Important new online resources aimed at tackling extremism and disinformation in the community have been […]

Leading educator named Dean of Learning Futures at Curtin

294101E — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:24:36 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has appointed leadership development expert Professor Darren Bryant as the inaugural Dean of […]

WA-first Academy empowering young minds for entrepreneurial success

294101E — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:12:52 +0000

A collaborative WA-first Academy, coordinated by �鶹ֱ��, is set to open its virtual doors […]

New accelerated pathway to boost WA’s teacher numbers

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:47:20 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is taking a leading role in addressing Western Australia’s teaching shortage by offering […]

Canberra launch for Curtin-based ARC Training Centre for Healing Country

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:45:50 +0000

Officially launched in Canberra today, the Curtin-based Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Healing […]

Study finds the best plants and bee hotels for boosting urban bee numbers

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:53:17 +0000

The presence of more native Australian flowering plants in urban areas can help boost declining […]

Students tackle planetary emergency in Curtin’s new study program

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Students will be offered a new undergraduate certificate or course specialisation specifically designed to combat the environment and climate emergency.