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Curtin recognises excellence at Research and Engagement Awards
Curtin University has announced the winners of its 2024 Research and Engagement Awards, celebrating exceptional research and media engagement. The awards, held on November 14, highlight Curtin’s commitment to advancing impactful research that benefits society and the planet. Curtin’s Researcher of the Year was awarded to Professor Penelope Hasking from the School of Population Health for her outstanding work in…
Curtin to bring industry together to improve the lives of people with disability
Curtin University is aiming to improve the lives of people with disability, by bringing key stakeholders from a wide range of fields together to collaborate on new ways to improve accessibility and design. TheAdvancing Practice in Accessible and Universal Design forum will see researchers, experts, industry and members of the community from diverse fields investigate how to improve the design…
New era in conservation: Curtin’s eDNA program expands mission
Curtin University’s game changing environmental DNA (eDNA) research program, supporting global conservation efforts, is set to expand with a $7.8 million dollar investment from BHP. The eDNA for Global Environment Studies (eDGES) program includes projects monitoring the endangered Pilbara Olive Python in Western Australia, protecting native birds in Chile’s high-altitude wetlands, detecting elusive underground invertebrates and developing new tests to…
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Curtin leads nation in Earth Sciences, among Australia’s top 10 in 20 subjects
Curtin University has been recognised as a top performer in the 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy,…
Curtin alumni shine bright at 10th annual awards
Outstanding educator and leader David Wood received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th annual Curtin University Alumni Awards ceremony,…
New study challenges social media’s mental health impact
A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health,…
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