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
Moving beyond mining
Curtin economics research has delivered an innovative road map to diversify Western Australia’s regional industries beyond just mining.
Think before you post: the impact of sharing photos of your child online
The practice of parents sharing content of their kids online is so common, it’s spawned its own term, ‘sharenting’. But before you post your next photo, consider the effect it can have on…
The future of oil and gas, and the true price of power
Oil and gas have powered our lives for decades. So what will they do in response to growing demand to mitigate their environmental impacts? Professor Claus Otto and Dr Roberto Aguilera…
Raising the voice of unheard consumers
A Curtin research group dedicated to empowering neglected consumers is helping service providers drive continuous improvement in their organisations.
Mass Extinction Events
What’s the likelihood of a mass extinction event happening in our lifetime?
Binar-1 and Space Science
Launched on 29 August, Curtin University’s Binar-1 CubeSat satellite will provide easy access to space for students, researchers and industry.
Robots at Work (LIVE!)
Will a robot ever steal your job?
Get-rich-quick Schemes
Get-rich-quick schemes are known as too good to be true, so why do people continue to participate in these businesses?
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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