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Distinguished Curtin researcher named Academy Fellow
Thu, 26 Nov 2020Curtin University congratulates John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon on being named one of 25 new Fellows elected to the Academy of Technology and Engineering in 2020.
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How online study became the new norm
Tue, 24 Nov 2020Remote learning isn’t a new phenomenon – it has been used for centuries – but it wasn’t until recently that the majority of the world’s universities embraced the format.
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Curtin research boosted by $4.5 million in ARC funding
Fri, 20 Nov 2020Curtin University has been awarded almost $4.5 million by the Federal Government for 12 research projects.
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Good things in eco-friendly food packages
Tue, 17 Nov 2020Curtin research has been named among this year’s recycling and waste champions at the 2020 WA Waste Authority Infinity Awards.
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Research reveals coral tumour affects reproduction and growth
Mon, 16 Nov 2020Curtin University research into coral reef systems in the Cocos Keeling Islands has confirmed a tumour-like coral disease is prevalent in the area.
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New report finds data science a key growth industry for WA
Mon, 09 Nov 2020The Data science sector is predicted to undergo significant growth in Western Australia, underpinned by State Government investment in the industry, according to a new report.
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Old photos provide new snapshot of coral reef health
Mon, 26 Oct 2020Curtin research has used archived aerial photographs taken over seven decades to map and monitor the health of coral reef structures at Bill’s Bay on the Coral Coast in Western Australia’s far north.
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From raiders to reptiles: using ancient DNA to piece together the past
Mon, 26 Oct 2020Professor Morten Allentoft analyses ancient DNA to piece together human evolution and influence on the natural world. The genetic sleuth is set to be the new Head of Curtin's TrEnD lab.
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Curtin research finds clues to mine site restoration effectiveness in soil
Fri, 09 Oct 2020Research has found that soil microbes can be used to improve the often expensive and time-consuming process of assessing the effectiveness of ecological restoration projects at abandoned mine sites.
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Moon’s magnetic crust research sees scientists debunk long-held theory
Wed, 07 Oct 2020New international research into the Moon provides scientists with insights as to how and why its crust is magnetised, essentially ‘debunking’ one of the previous longstanding theories.
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