What’s on in research
From webinars and conferences to lunchtime lectures, join us at one of the many research events below and find out how Curtin researchers are working together to make tomorrow better.
February
Australasian Justice Health Network 2026 Webinar Series: Ethical issues in conducting health research with people in prison
Tuesday 13 February 2026 | 12pm AEDT/AEST | Online
The Justice Health Group hosts a fortnightly webinar series that provides opportunities for sharing expertise, and connecting with colleagues across Australia and internationally. This webinar will be presented by Dr Paul Simpson (University of New South Wales).
Transforming work with play: Insights into embedding playfulness at work
Thursday 19 February 2026 | 4pm AWST | Online
Join the first webinar as part of the Centre for Transformative Work Design’s webinar series to explore how incorporating ‘playful work design’ can help employees stay focused, energised and resilient when facing escalating demands and constrained resources.
Every Person Counts: Planning for WA’s future population
Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 12pm | Ballroom 2, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre invites you to a special lunch event for the release of our latest report, Every Person Counts: Planning for WA’s Future Population.
March
You are what you do: How work design shapes your identity and personality
Wednesday 4 March 2026 | 4.30pm | Online
In this webinar, join global experts from the book ‘Transformative Work Design: Synthesis and New Directions’ to explore the latest research and dynamic relationship between work design, identity and personality development.