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Iswaran, jointly launched the new campus at a special ceremony attended by 150 guests from government, business and education sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin Vice-Chancellor Jeanette Hacket said the University is renowned for its international focus, cutting edge research and its quality teaching.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The opening of Curtin Singapore demonstrates Curtin&#8217;s long-standing commitment to the delivery of international education, particularly in Asia,&#8217;she said.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin Singapore will offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses when it opens its doors to students on December 1 2008. 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