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Curtin scientists recognised at 2026 Premier’s Science Awards

Laura Thomas — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:57:17 +0000

��Ƶ researchers have taken home three major honours at the WA Premier’s Science Awards […]

Curtin awards Honorary Doctorate to law and mental health trailblazer

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:20:33 +0000

��Ƶ has awarded leading legal practitioner, governance expert and mental health advocate Dr Andrew […]

Project helping Aussie teens avoid vaping wins prestigious national award

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:23:46 +0000

��Ƶ researchers have been recognised for their role in a national program that has […]

Growing more with less earns new seed technology top Curtinnovation Award

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:29:33 +0000

A breakthrough seed technology that could help farmers grow more food while using less fertiliser […]

Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:31:29 +0000

Five ��Ƶ researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards […]

��Ƶ finalists named in the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards

Laura Thomas — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:05:55 +0000

Five leading ��Ƶ researchers and one of the University’s flagship space education programs have […]

Childhood cancer researcher named Researcher of the Year

Amanda Lewis — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:20:33 +0000

A leading WA cancer researcher has been named the Cure Cancer 2026 Researcher of the […]

Curtin FM Radiothon hits a high note amid 50th anniversary celebrations

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:50:38 +0000

Curtin FM’s loyal listeners have helped take the station’s 50th anniversary celebrations to new heights, […]

Global fellowship to help Curtin student advance reliable clean energy

Sam Jeremic — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:58:27 +0000

A ��Ƶ student whose diverse childhood fostered a passion for reliable, sustainable energy is […]

Curtin researchers secure funding to tackle youth health outcomes in WA

Amanda Lewis — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:00:04 +0000

��Ƶ researchers will examine the ‘partygoing’ behaviours of young people in regional areas, the […]

Curtinnovation finalists breaking new ground in health, AI, safety and more

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:46:55 +0000

Rapid assessment of concussion, autonomous submarine robots and satellite navigation systems are among the benefits […]

Study looks to Africa to best support Aussies living with chronic conditions

Sam Jeremic — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:36:14 +0000

��Ƶ researchers will lead an international study in South Africa aimed at implementing innovative […]

Curtin celebrates triple success in 2026 Fulbright Scholarships

Laura Thomas — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:06 +0000

��Ƶ is celebrating the success of three outstanding scholars recognised in the prestigious 2026 […]

Life of entrepreneurship and philanthropy earns prestigious accolade

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:11:00 +0000

��Ƶ has acknowledged respected entrepreneur and philanthropist Malcolm Steinberg for his lifelong contribution to […]

Curtin delivers three Aboriginal doctors from Country to clinic

Laura Thomas — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:16:08 +0000

��Ƶ has celebrated a powerful milestone this week with the graduation of three Aboriginal […]

Fellowships to take Curtin duo from regional WA to the global stage

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:27:03 +0000

Two ��Ƶ students will fly to Canberra next month ahead of an even bigger […]

Passports ready: New Colombo Plan Scholars to learn and apply skills abroad

Sam Jeremic — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:17:39 +0000

Six ��Ƶ students will jet to countries across the Indo-Pacific next year after being […]

World-class research and media stars shine bright on annual awards night

Sam Jeremic — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:03:42 +0000

��Ƶ has celebrated its world-class research community and most prominent media performers at the […]

Two Curtin thought leaders named among nation’s finest

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:54:23 +0000

Two Curtin researchers have been elected to the Australian Academy of the Humanities, confirming their […]

Curtin alumni take centre stage at annual achievement awards

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:37:04 +0000

��Ƶ has celebrated nine outstanding alumni for their enduring impact across business, health, science, […]

Curtin Dean of Global Futures elected to prestigious Fellowship

Sam Jeremic — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:05:00 +0000

��Ƶ’s Dean of Global Futures Professor Farida Fozdar has been recognised for her outstanding […]

Physics prodigy: Young Curtin student named WA’s next Rhodes Scholar

Laura Thomas — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:40:42 +0000

A gifted young student from ��Ƶ has been named Western Australia’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar, […]

Quintet of Curtin researchers honoured in Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:33:16 +0000

An epidemiologist tackling global tuberculosis, a circular economy innovator, a plant scientist advancing crop resilience, […]

Crucial battery breakthrough headlines Curtinnovation Awards winners list

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:23:44 +0000

A game-changing technology delivering greener and faster production of a critical battery material has taken […]

Curtin Global Voices Scholar heads abroad to shape international policy

Lauren Sydoruk — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:41:21 +0000

A ��Ƶ student is one of six young Australians selected to represent the nation […]

Trailblazing trio awarded prestigious Honorary Doctorates

Sam Jeremic — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:13:04 +0000

��Ƶ has acknowledged a trio of respected leaders for their exceptional service in their […]

Curtin students use their Global Voices to tackle important issues abroad

Sam Jeremic — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:11:10 +0000

Driven to make a positive difference, two ��Ƶ students will travel overseas to help […]

Curtin students awarded prestigious overseas scholarships

294101E — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:36:04 +0000

Four ��Ƶ undergraduate students are set to take their studies global after being awarded […]

Curtin number one in WA for graduate employment for sixth year running

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:25:15 +0000

��Ƶ has again been named Western Australia’s top public university for undergraduate employment, according […]

Curtin recognises excellence at Research and Engagement Awards

294101E — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:23:32 +0000

��Ƶ has announced the winners of its 2024 Research and Engagement Awards, celebrating exceptional […]

Curtin leads nation in Earth Sciences, among Australia’s top 10 in 20 subjects

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:40:51 +0000

��Ƶ has been recognised as a top performer in the 2024 Global Ranking of […]

Sport stars crowned at 2024 Curtin awards

294101E — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:55:12 +0000

Australian Olympic Hockey players Renee Taylor and Blake Govers have been crowned Sport Stars of […]

Curtin students to take their Global Voices to the world stage

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:22:54 +0000

A trio of ��Ƶ students will travel to some of the most important events […]

Curtin student Oxford-bound after being named 2025 Rhodes Scholar

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:16:47 +0000

A passion to create equitable, sustainable communities will see a ��Ƶ student spend the […]

Reinvigorated architectural icon wins design honour

294101E — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:51:57 +0000

��Ƶ’s TL Robertson Library has won the prestigious Social and Community Infrastructure Award at […]

Groundbreaking spacecraft technology wins Curtinnovation 2024

294101E — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:20:23 +0000

Groundbreaking spacecraft technology, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand yet powerful […]

Celebrating Indigenous leadership at ��Ƶ

294101E — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:20:53 +0000

��Ƶ is proud to celebrate the success of Aboriginal women leaders, marking the graduation […]

Best in the West! Curtin professor named WA Scientist of the Year

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:23:05 +0000

��Ƶ researchers, teachers and students have been acknowledged among the best in Western Australia, […]

Seven Curtin finalists named in 2024 Premier’s Science Awards

Sam Jeremic — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:23:12 +0000

Seven ��Ƶ researchers and students have been recognised for their achievements, named as finalists […]

Curtin champion for diversity and inclusion receives top honour

294101E — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:49:36 +0000

��Ƶ’s Diversity and Equity Senior Advisor, Sheldon Smith, has been awarded the Chamber of […]