Curtin’s global young university rankings on the rise again
Curtin University has been ranked 17th in the world in the QS Top 50 under 50 for 2021, jumping four places from last year. It’s also placed 4th best in Australia.
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Shy species detected through new DNA technique
New species-specific tests that can detect endangered aquatic animals through the DNA they shed in the water has been created by researchers at the University of Adelaide and Curtin…
Bremer Sub-Basin a killer whale feeding range
Curtin University researchers have uncovered more information about the numbers and habits of killer whales in south Western Australian waters
Curtin embarks on research project to recreate shipwrecks in 3D
Curtin University researchers begin a major project that will allow important underwater cultural heritage sites, such as historic shipwrecks, to be recreated as immersive 3D virtual…
Curtin research into 3D printing of skin awarded medical funding
Curtin University researchers have been awarded $737,690 in funding to develop a safe, effective and affordable treatment for severe and chronic skin wounds.
New WA capability to lead space data analysis
Western Australia’s Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, with the Curtin University-based WA Data Science Innovation Hub, has been awarded more than $2 million in funding for a WA space data…
More women at the top proves better for business
A new report shows that more women on Boards and in senior leadership positions drives better company performance, greater productivity and greater profitability.
Curtin students and researchers build ventilators in response to COVID-19
A team of students and researchers from Curtin University has worked quickly to design and develop ventilator prototypes that could be used to help treat people affected by COVID-19.
Industry and Universities partner for new National Industry Innovation Network
A dynamic new alliance led by Cisco and Optus; in partnership with La Trobe and Curtin, has been formed to accelerate innovation and improve Australia’s digital economic resilience and…
Remixed mantle suggests early start of plate tectonics
New Curtin University research on the remixing of Earth’s stratified deep interior suggests that global plate tectonic processes started to operate at least 3.2 billion years ago.