Impact far beyond the lab
As a university with an established reputation for innovation, Curtin excels in a diverse range of research areas that aim to make tomorrow better for people all over the world.
What’s happening
Consistent asteroid showers rock previous thinking on Mars craters
New Curtin University research has confirmed the frequency of asteroid collisions that formed impact craters on Mars has been consistent over the past 600 million years.
New study highlights major deficiencies in lung cancer care in Australia
Curtin-led research has exposed serious flaws in the services and infrastructure available in Australia for the treatment of lung cancer, which is the country’s leading cause of cancer-related…
Australian-led study finds harvesting knowledge can transform world agriculture
Expanding the existing global network of farmers and researchers who connect using On-Farm Experimentation, could help transform the agricultural industry.
Curtin research boosted by more than $3.7 million in ARC funding
Curtin University research projects have been awarded more than $3.7 million in the latest Discovery Project (DP) and Linkage Project funding rounds from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Bushfires – Summer Favourites
We explore the phenomenon of Australian bushfires and what strategies we can employ to reduce forest flammability.
Sharks – Summer Favourites
Are shark attacks sensationalised by the media, or do sharks truly have taste for human flesh? Learn the truth with Melissa Márquez, the Mother of Sharks.
Understanding Consumers – Summer Favourites
What is it that makes consumers tick and influences our purchasing habits?
Type-2 Diabetes
New nano capsules could spell an alternate effective treatment for type-2 diabetes – the world’s fastest growing health condition.
Faculty research
Our faculties are not only home to teaching and learning, but also outstanding research. Discover more.
Business and Law
The Faculty of Business and Law’s research provides solutions for industry, opportunities for research collaborations and support for research students.
Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences researchers conduct cross-disciplinary research between schools, industry groups, cooperative research centres, institutes and units. We have areas of research strength in cancer, ageing, autism, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities research is increasingly important as the world experiences a shift to digital technology and rapid advances in health and science raise social questions and concerns around ethics, culture and rights.
Science and Engineering
Underpinning the Faculty of Science and Engineering Research are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader local, national and global community.
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