science & technology
Curtin launches mobile student support website
Curtin University of Technology has launched an Australian university first, a mobile website to help students access important information about support services and campus facilities.
By Jarrad Long | Campus and community; IT and computing | Leave a commentStar-studded exhibition opens at Curtin
A collection of unique indigenous art is on display at Curtin’s Resources and Chemistry Precinct as part of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy celebrations.
By Jarrad Long | 2 commentsSignificant biofuels research funding for Curtin
Curtin is the only university in WA to receive funding from the Federal Government’s $15 million Second Generation Biofuels Research and Development Program.
By Ann Marie Lim | Research; Agriculture, environment and sustainability; Physical sciences and mathematicsNew head of department for Mining Engineering at WASM
The Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) has appointed Associate Professor Erkan Topal as the new department head of Mining Engineering.
By Shaun Ratcliff | Campus and community; Engineering and miningWASM degree helps graduate chase dreams
Armed with a relevant and practical degree in extractive metallurgy, WASM graduate, Ryan Beatson, has secured employment in the mining industry despite the gloomy economic climate.
By Shaun Ratcliff | Campus and community; Engineering and miningHigh school class gets excited by science
Increasing a love of learning in next generation’s young scientists is a goal of Curtin’s Science Outreach Program.
By Shaun Ratcliff | Campus and community; IT and computing; Physical sciences and mathematicsA night of astronomical excitement
Learn about the one of the world’s largest science projects that may call WA its home and explore the wonders of the night sky at Gingin Observatory this August.
By Shaun Ratcliff | Campus and community; Physical sciences and mathematicsCurtin graduate sets off in search of new galaxies
Dianella resident and Curtin University of Technology graduate Shane Walsh is about to embark on the experience of a lifetime.
By Shaun Ratcliff | Campus and community; Physical sciences and mathematicsCurtin students tackle the sugar cube tower challenge
Curtin architecture students were asked to put their skills to use in a unique way recently, by trying to break a world record by building the world’s tallest tower… of sugar cubes.
By Jarrad Long | Campus and community; Architecture and construction | Leave a comment