A contemporary ceremonial ‘doak’ – a Nyungar tool used for hunting and digging that is often passed down through generations – is being used in Curtin University’s graduation ceremonies as a mace.
By Yasmine Phillips | Campus and community; Future students; Student News; Culture, language and Indigenous; EducationCurtin researchers have developed a tiny electrical circuit that may enable an entirely new design of digital devices.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Science and EngineeringMore than 100 overweight male AFL fans have committed to getting fit as part of a new WA-first project run by qualified coaches using their favourite WA team’s training facilities.
By Yasmine Phillips | Campus and community; Health and medicine; Research; HealthDr Andrew Crane, former CEO of the CBH Group, has been appointed Chancellor of Curtin University, commencing on 1 January 2019.
By Yasmine Phillips | Campus and community; General; Agriculture, environment and sustainability; Business, management and law
Curtin University research has found that a native resin bee endemic to WA is unique in using dry Banksia flowers and the fuzz of the Banksia cones in their nests, in urbanised parts of Perth.
By Lucien Wilkinson | Environment; General; Research; Research Featured; Science and EngineeringCurtin University has appointed Professor Lina Pelliccione as the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Curtin Mauritius, starting in January next year.
By Yasmine Phillips | Campus and community; General; Education
Curtin researchers using ‘stunt spiders’ found male trapdoor spiders leaving their burrows to mate faced predators such as birds, lizards and rodents all year round but wasps only in summer.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Research; Science and technology; Science and Engineering
Parents, health professionals and educators need clear and balanced information to help manage young children’s use of mobile touch-screen devices in Australia, new research by Curtin University.
By Lauren Sydoruk | Feature; Health and medicine; Research; Health
Renowned organic geochemist John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kliti Grice has been named the 2018 recipient of The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Research; Research Featured; Science and EngineeringCurtin University congratulates eminent global urban design and transport sustainability expert Professor Peter Newman on being named Scientist of the Year at the 2018 Premier’s Science Awards.
By Yasmine Phillips | Campus and community; Environment; Research; Science and technology; Science and Engineering; Social sciencesCRICOS Provider Code: WA 00301J
