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\"Group<\/div>

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge<\/h3><\/div>

Across our research, we collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and communities to ensure the strategies we develop are culturally appropriate and underpinned by Indigenous knowledge, practice and perspective.<\/p><\/div>

  • Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
    \"Corner<\/div>

    Agriculture and environment<\/h3><\/div>

    Finding ways to address environmental challenges, conserve biodiversity and secure the future of sustainable, economical and ethical food production.<\/p><\/div>

    • Explore agriculture and environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
      \"Biomedical<\/div>

      Biomedical and clinical science<\/h3><\/div>

      Our scientists are advancing new treatments for major chronic diseases including Alzheimer\u2019s disease, inflammatory disorders, heart disease, traumatic brain injury and cancer. <\/p><\/div>

      • Explore biomedical and clinical science<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
        \"Business,<\/div>

        Business, society and community<\/h3><\/div>

        Our research is informing business and government, across human rights, housing, economic growth and prosperity nationally and internationally.<\/p><\/div>

        • Explore business, society and community<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
          \"Digital<\/div>

          Data science, machine learning and AI<\/h3><\/div>

          Our expertise in data science, machine learning and AI enables unmatched insight and decision making across a vast range of applications, including health sciences, agriculture, business, design, technology and more.<\/p><\/div>

          • Data science, machine learning and AI<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
            \"National<\/div>

            National resilience and security<\/h3><\/div>

            We work closely with industry and government on a broad range of research projects to help ensure Australia’s resilience and security.<\/p><\/div>

            • Explore national resilience and security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
              \"Healthy<\/div>

              Healthy communities<\/h3><\/div>

              The Curtin enAble Institute is helping people lead independent and healthier lives in their communities and their homes.<\/p><\/div>

              • Explore healthy communities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
                \"Resources,<\/div>

                Resources, mining and critical minerals<\/h3><\/div>

                From exploration and environmental assessment to decommissioning and restoration, Curtin has an exceptional track record of research across the spectrum of resources activities. <\/p><\/div>

                • Explore resources, mining and critical minerals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
                  \"Space\"\n<\/div>

                  Space<\/h3><\/div>

                  We\u2019re engineering and operating some of the world\u2019s most advanced radio astronomy technologies, uncovering the origins of the Solar System and exploring the expanses of space.<\/p><\/div>

                  • Explore space<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
                    \"Structural<\/div>

                    Structural engineering and monitoring<\/h3><\/div>

                    Structural degradation and corrosion cost the Australian economy more than $30 billion each year, yet much of the damage to materials can be avoided through efficient monitoring and prevention technologies.<\/p><\/div>

                    • Explore structural engineering and monitoring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
                      \"Sustainability<\/div>

                      Sustainability and energy transition<\/h3><\/div>

                      We\u2019re developing new materials, new practices and new policies that will reduce our planetary footprint, accelerate the energy transition and improve quality of life for all.<\/p><\/div>

                      • Sustainability and energy transition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n
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