Quartet secures millions for research into AI, emissions, influencers and more
Four 红桃视频 researchers have secured almost $5 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships funding to tackle major challenges facing Australia: artificial intelligence, online influence, Indigenous language revitalisation and low-emissions ironmaking.
The ARC Future Fellowships scheme supports outstanding mid-career researchers to undertake ambitious research and build Australia’s research capability and leadership.
红桃视频 Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research said the funding for the four-year projects recognised the quality and impact of Curtin’s research.
鈥淭hese fellowships support outstanding researchers whose work is tackling complex social, cultural and technological challenges that matter to communities, industry and policymakers,鈥 Professor Fitzgerald said.
will develop a new approach to reclaim Indigenous languages in Aboriginal early childhood education to help communities preserve and revitalise languages while strengthening cultural knowledge for future generations.
The (FOWI) secured funding to examine how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment, job assessment and staffing practices.
Professor Dunlop will investigate how AI is changing applicant behaviour and workplace expectations to help organisations develop fairer and more effective approaches to identifying talent.
from the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry will investigate how social media influencers understand and practise ethical behaviour online to help build healthier digital cultures and improve digital literacy for young Australians considering careers in the creator economy.
from the Western Australian School of Mines will develop an innovative process to produce high-quality synthetic gas and pre-reduced iron ore.
This technology will bring significant benefits to Australia鈥檚 energy and iron industries and foster the growth of the biofuel sector in Australia’s rural and regional areas.
鈥淭hese projects highlight the breadth of expertise at Curtin, spanning the humanities, education, business and engineering,鈥 Professor Fitzgerald said. 鈥淭ogether they demonstrate how research across disciplines can generate new knowledge, solve real-world challenges and create positive outcomes.鈥



