High profile politician and former Attorney General Christian Porter will take up an appointment shortly as Professor of Law to teach next year at WA’s newest law school at Curtin University. Foundation Dean Professor Paul Fairall said the appointment was the first of a series of outstanding appointments to the new law school aimed at Read More
By April Kleer | Campus and community; Business, management and lawA Curtin University researcher has received funding from Beyondblue to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders among transgender and transsexual (trans) people. The funding of $163,268 will enable Dr Zoë Hyde, the Principal Investigator, to collaborate with Curtin colleagues from the Department of Sexology, the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, and the Read More
By Susanna Wolz | Research; HealthA new bike plan encouraging more students and staff to leave their cars at home was launched today by Curtin University at a breakfast celebrating national Ride2Work Day.
By Bonnie Ripper | Campus and community; Agriculture, environment and sustainabilityWhile other new graduates are out celebrating, ten Curtin University primary teaching graduates will be diving head-first into a community teaching and development project in Laos.
The graduates, who will be in Laos for two weeks in November, have given up their holidays to travel to Laos with their lecturers and a team of nine Rotary Club volunteers.
By Kate Selth | Campus and community; EducationCurtin University’s Bachelor of Laws degree has been approved by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia .
By Denise Cahill | Campus and community; Business, management and lawProfessor Matthew Allen will talk at how online communities have changed in the past 20 years at a conference in Melbourne tomorrow.
By Kate Selth | Research; IT and computing
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today opened the $35 million Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) Biosciences Research Precinct.
By Kristy Jones | Campus and community; Research; Physical sciences and mathematics
A leading Western Australian tourism expert says other islands can learn valuable lessons in sustainable tourism development from the Republic of Seychelles.
By Bonnie Ripper | Research; Agriculture, environment and sustainabilityA Curtin University study has shown doctors seeking to earn their clients’ trust while conducting e-consultations should wear a stethoscope and surround themselves with medical tools of the trade.
By Kristy Jones | Research; Health; IT and computingCurtin University staff have volunteered their time to give back to the Perth community at the Parkerville Children and Youth Care facility.
By Bonnie Ripper | Campus and communityCRICOS Provider Code: WA 00301J
