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Asteroid assault made ancient Earth too hot and chaotic for continents to form

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

New research led by �鶹ֱ�� and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) has revealed repeated […]

Curtin FM Radiothon hits a high note amid 50th anniversary celebrations

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:50:38 +0000

Curtin FM’s loyal listeners have helped take the station’s 50th anniversary celebrations to new heights, […]

Global fellowship to help Curtin student advance reliable clean energy

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:58:27 +0000

A �鶹ֱ�� student whose diverse childhood fostered a passion for reliable, sustainable energy is […]

WA’s $10 billion question: are we capturing enough value from our resources?

Laura Thomas — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Western Australia risks missing the next wave of global resource investment unless it moves beyond […]

Oldest known asteroid impact on Earth precisely dated to 3 billion years

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers have determined the most precise age yet for the oldest known impact […]

Curtin researchers secure funding to tackle youth health outcomes in WA

270239i — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:00:04 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will examine the ‘partygoing’ behaviours of young people in regional areas, the […]

Enabling programs a strong path to university success: report

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:02:56 +0000

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

This perfectly preserved pterosaur wing just rewrote the fossil rulebook

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

An international study led by �鶹ֱ�� has revealed new insights into how an ancient […]

Curtinnovation finalists breaking new ground in health, AI, safety and more

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:46:55 +0000

Rapid assessment of concussion, autonomous submarine robots and satellite navigation systems are among the benefits […]

Project puts WA on path to become a global critical mineral hub

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:50:33 +0000

Cutting edge technology and devices across the world may soon use Western Australian gallium, with […]

New combined spore trapping and DNA sequencing technology tracks fungicide resistance in grain crops

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Researchers at the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) have developed a new system […]

Study details epic transportation of Stonehenge stone across ancient Britain

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

New research by �鶹ֱ�� has revealed how one of Stonehenge’s most mysterious stones was […]

Indigenous student’s winning art celebrates connections formed at Curtin

270239i — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:17:10 +0000

A striking artwork inspired by the connections formed at university has taken out the top […]

Study reveals asbestos blind spot in lung cancer screening may cost lives

Laura Thomas — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:48:32 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research has found Australians exposed to asbestos could be falling through the […]

Curtin study finds soils can naturally suppress major crop diseases

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 28 May 2026 01:59:23 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers have discovered some agricultural soils can naturally suppress one of Australia’s most […]

Curtin researchers honoured for innovation in mining and built environment

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:39:57 +0000

Two �鶹ֱ�� researchers have been recognised for their contributions to industry collaboration and research […]

New large-scale works from Christopher Pease and cinematic video from Reko Rennie highlight connection to Country at John Curtin Gallery

�鶹ֱ�� — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:59:20 +0000

John Curtin Gallery presents two major exhibitions Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR […]

Rural siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions left to go it alone

270239i — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:04 +0000

New �鶹ֱ��-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and […]

Study finds dementia risk factors could depend on which country you live in

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 19 May 2026 01:03:00 +0000

A new study led by �鶹ֱ�� has revealed millions of dementia cases across the […]

Curtin lights up as thousands enjoy Creatures on Campus wildlife spectacle

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 11 May 2026 05:33:07 +0000

Thousands of visitors flocked to �鶹ֱ�� over the weekend as the campus transformed into […]

Curtin Ignition 2026 to power Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 07 May 2026 02:56:42 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is giving up-and-coming innovators, business leaders and founders the chance to put forward […]

Giant squid among rare and elusive marine life detected off WA’s coast

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 05 May 2026 01:30:03 +0000

A �鶹ֱ��-led study has revealed the extraordinary biodiversity hidden in deep underwater canyons off […]

Curtin program sees next generation of Aussie startups Accelerate ahead

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:51:24 +0000

Some of Australia’s most exciting new startups have received a major boost, with �鶹ֱ��’s […]

Fulbright scholar taps plant-based science for next-generation forensic tools

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:47:22 +0000

A leading American forensic chemist will collaborate with �鶹ֱ�� researchers to develop low-cost, rapid […]

Curtin appoints Cisco leader to foster future tech talent

270239i — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:42:39 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has appointed global tech industry leader Carl Solder as Adjunct Professor in a […]

Study looks to Africa to best support Aussies living with chronic conditions

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:36:14 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will lead an international study in South Africa aimed at implementing innovative […]

Schools must do more than box-ticking to support Indigenous kids: report

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:46:40 +0000

An Indigenous-led study of Perth primary schools has found that educators often rely on symbolic […]

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 […]

‘Dancing jets’ from black hole reveal their immense power

270239i — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0000

New �鶹ֱ��-led research has used a radio telescope that spans the Earth to snap […]

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 […]

Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds

Laura Thomas — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:42:24 +0000

Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful […]

‘Toad-proofing’ farms could help stop the march of invasive pest

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:55:27 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� research has found farmers making small changes to how they give water to […]

Scientists uncover the secret behind perfectly 3D preserved ‘sea reptile’ fossils

Laura Thomas — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:23:10 +0000

Scientists at �鶹ֱ�� have solved a long-standing mystery about how some of the world’s […]

Curtin’s Open Day postponed due to approaching cyclone

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:18:02 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has made the difficult decision to postpone its Open Day scheduled for this Sunday due to the approaching cyclone and forecast severe weather.

New geoscience hub to play critical role in cleaner minerals future

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:20:22 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ�� institute will connect government and industry with leading geoscience expertise to help […]

Curtin takes cutting-edge science inside WA prisons

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:26:32 +0000

A “super microscope” capable of magnifying the tiniest of objects and usually only found in research labs has been taken inside an Australian prison for the first time, giving people in custody rare access to cutting-edge science.

Researchers trialling simple oral medicines to combat dementia in diabetes

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:58:14 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will investigate a promising new approach to preventing cognitive decline and dementia […]

WA population to hit 3.5 million by 2033 as resources-driven migration reshapes housing and workforce pressures: report

Laura Thomas — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:32:12 +0000

Western Australia is on track to add half a million people within a decade, with […]

Australia’s lung cancer screening promise at risk, Curtin researcher warns

Laura Thomas — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:09:10 +0000

Australia’s new National Lung Cancer Screening Program could dramatically improve survival rates for the nation’s […]

Curtin celebrates triple success in 2026 Fulbright Scholarships

Laura Thomas — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:06 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is celebrating the success of three outstanding scholars recognised in the prestigious 2026 […]