Curtin University, established in 1966 as the Western Australian Institute of Technology and renamed in 1986 to honor former Australian Prime Minister John Curtin, is a major public research university based in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships, and commitment to preparing students for global challenges. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields such as engineering, business, sciences, arts, and health sciences. The university is particularly noted for its innovation in the areas of mineral and chemical engineering, where it ranks among the top universities globally. Curtin’s campuses are vibrant, with state-of-the-art facilities, and its international campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius emphasize its global outreach and commitment to providing an international education. Curtin University is dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment, with a strong focus on indigenous education and cultural diversity.
Recent research led by Curtin University has discovered that freshwater appeared on Earth four billion years ago, suggesting that conditions for life developed significantly earlier…
A newly identified pterosaur species, Haliskia peterseni, was discovered in Queensland, offering new insights into the diverse group of ancient reptiles and enhancing regional scientific…
Scientists have discovered a meteorite particle with an unprecedented magnesium isotopic ratio, indicating its origin from a hydrogen burning supernova. Research has discovered a rare…
The examination of organic compounds known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), obtained from the Ryugu asteroid and Murchison meteorite, reveals that some PAHs probably originated…
A new study precisely dates ancient multicellular fossils, uncovering key moments in Earth’s history and the evolution of complex life after a global ice age….
Researchers from Curtin University have made a bittersweet discovery, identifying three new species of mulgaras, small Australian marsupials. While this finding expands our understanding of…
A recent study conducted by researchers from Curtin and Flinders Universities reveals that what were previously believed to be two distinct species of native Australian…
Curtin University researchers studying diamond-rich rocks from Western Australia’s Argyle volcano have identified the missing third key ingredient needed to bring valuable pink diamonds to…
Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, in a breakthrough that could bring widespread benefits. Piezoresistors are…
An international group of researchers has identified a potential link between gravitational waves from neutron star mergers and fast radio bursts. This finding could enhance…
107-million-year-old pterosaur bones, the oldest of their kind, have been confirmed by researchers in Australia, as reported in Historical Biology. The fossils, discovered over three…
In a study published in The Lancet, Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) showed significant improvements in chronic back pain sufferers, reducing pain intensity and disability while…
Curtin University researchers have uncovered the time frame of when the Nullarbor Plain in Australia became arid using a novel method, illuminating the impact of…
A recent study from Curtin University has discovered that the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronaviruses responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, can become…
Curtin University-led research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble and dust, revealed significant findings that could contribute to…
Construction of the world’s biggest radio astronomy facility, the Square Kilometer Array Observatory (SKAO), began on December 4. The observatory is a global project 30…
A new native bee species with a dog-like “snout” has been discovered in the Perth bushland of Western Australia. It was identified through Curtin University-led…
New research has found that the world’s next supercontinent, Amasia, will most likely form when the Pacific Ocean closes in 200 to 300 million years….