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Hydrogen project wins multi-million dollar grant to help shift to clean energy
A Curtin University project which could significantly help the global shift to clean energy and see Perth become a hydrogen production hub, has been awarded $5 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Working in partnership with Velox Energy Materials, the Kotai Hydrogen Project will use a new method of hydrogen production and transportation developed by Curtin’s…
The Australian Student Equity Symposium: University leaders, policymakers and youth representatives to gather for national first
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) will host its inaugural ‘Access, Achievement, Accord 2024: The Australian Student Equity Symposium’ in Sydney on 21-22 May 2024.The event will bring together university leaders, experts, policymakers, youth representatives and practitioners to discuss critical issues concerning student equity against a backdrop of the Australian Universities Accord final report and recommendations.‘Access, Achievement,…
Curtin research unlocks supernova stardust secrets
Curtin University-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a star other than our sun. The discovery was made by lead author Dr Nicole Nevill and colleagues during her PhD studies at Curtin, now working at the Lunar and Planetary Science Institute in collaboration with NASA’s Johnson Space Centre. Meteorites…
Miscarriages linked to health risks in later pregnancies
New Curtin University research has revealed a link between miscarriage and the increased risk of developing complications of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure-related disorders in later pregnancies. Researchers from the Curtin School of Population Health analysed 52 studies involving more than 4 million pregnancies across 22 countries to investigate the health impacts of miscarriage, abortion and recurrent pregnancy loss…
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Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours
An international team of astronomers has discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. Dr…
National design acclaim for Curtin’s Exchange precinct
Curtin University’s Exchange precinct has won the prestigious National Award for Masterplanned Development at the 2024 Urban Development Institute of…
Climate change will see Australia’s soil emit CO2 and add to global warming
New Curtin University research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia’s soil into a net emitter of carbon dioxide…
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Curtin shines bright in global rankings
Curtin University has maintained its position as the world’s second-ranked university and number one in Australia for mineral and mining…
Professor Paul Harpur OAM appointed to ACSES Advisory Board
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES, formerly the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education) is…
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Renowned academic and policy leader named new Curtin Provost
Curtin University has named Professor Matthew Tonts as its new Provost, commencing 17 June, 2024. Professor Tonts joins Curtin with…