Curtin uses VR to help spinal-injured people re-learn how to move
An innovative Curtin University research project that uses an interactive, home-based virtual reality (VR) simulation or ‘serious game’ to improve upper limb function.
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Curtin anti-doping education program for coaches proves a winner
An international research project led by Curtin University and funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has developed and successfully tested an anti-doping intervention program.
Curtin research finds deep listening could help fight climate change
Curtin University research has found deep listening or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) could be used as an effective tool to encourage pro-environmental behaviour and create social…
Inequality drives deep divide between Australian children
Children living in the most disadvantaged communities across Australia are far less likely to attend the required 15 hours of preschool and more likely to become developmentally vulnerable.
New ICP and iPREP WA partnership to benefit PhD students
Innovation Central Perth (ICP) has joined forces with iPREP WA to offer PhD students at all Western Australian universities the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to novel challenges.
WA leads nation, NSW lags behind in decade of new home builds
Almost 1.5 million new homes were built in Australia from 2006 to 2016 but the growth of housing stock in each state and territory was uneven, new research reveals.
Curtin-led research projects awarded WA defence funding
Two Curtin University-led research projects have been awarded funding in the latest round of The Defence Science Centre (DSC) Collaborative Research Grants.
Work with remote people earns Curtin medical researcher ANZAAS Medal
Leading global expert on infectious diseases Curtin University Emeritus Professor Michael Alpers has been named the 2020 recipient of the 2020 ANZAAS Medal.
Curtin cements place among Australia’s top universities
Curtin has been ranked WA’s top university for graduate outcomes in the Good Universities Guide 2021 and has ranked 9th best in Australia according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities…
Curtin team step closer to developing tiny ‘self-powered’ electronics
A team of Curtin University researchers has taken an important step towards developing miniature ‘self-powered’ electronics.