Ā鶹ֱ²„ launches its ā50 Years of Innovationā celebrations today with 1,500 staff across four campuses coming together via video-links to kick-start a year of activities.
ā50 Years of Innovationā celebrates the combined history of the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT), which opened its doors to students in 1967 and evolved into Ā鶹ֱ²„ in 1987.
WAIT quickly established itself as an important contributor to education and research, locally, nationally and internationally and Ā鶹ֱ²„ has continued this trajectory, with the institution estimated to be ranked 10th in Australia and 211th in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Ā鶹ֱ²„ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said the launch would include staff from the main campus in Bentley, the Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, Curtin Malaysia and Curtin Singapore.
āThe dedication and commitment of our staff has contributed hugely to the Universityās success, and with simultaneously hosted events at our local and international campuses it enables us to celebrate this significant milestone on a global-scale,ā Professor Terry said.
āInnovation has been at the heart of WAIT and Curtin, and has driven our success in teaching and research, as well as in international rankings. ā50 Years of Innovationā not only showcases how far we have come, but how much we have to offer future students and the wider community.ā
Today, Curtin is WAās largest university with more than 58,000 students, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business and law, humanities, health sciences including medicine, resources, engineering and related sciences.
Curtin will be hosting a range of celebrations throughout the year including international alumni events and a gala dinner in August.
The ā50 Years of Innovationā launch will feature a range of entertainment including a performance by Indigenous artist Gina Williams. Staff also formed a giant 5-0 with the moment videoed using a drone and photographed.
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