Welcome from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Research and Development
Curtin is widely recognised for practical research that is firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.
Our research activities are concentrated around four areas of expertise. These areas hold the key to the future development of communities within our region.
Our focus on these areas doesn't mean a narrowing of our scope - our research remains broadly based to ensure critical mass and intellectual breadth and vigour. Rather, our focus on these areas differentiates Curtin from other Australian institutions and encourages collaborations to develop across the University.
Click on an area of expertise for more information.
In recent years, our research activity has experienced extremely strong growth, both in volume and significance. I invite you to read the Overview of Research and Development in 2010 for our recent achievements and endeavours. I look forward to continuing success in the future, as Curtin continues to build strong alliances and consolidate on its areas of strength.
It is with great pleasure that I introduce Curtin's research website, designed to provide you with information on undertaking research at Curtin and showcase some of the exceptional research being undertaken here.
Graeme Wright
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Development
