News Articles for Curtin University

Communications systems company AVI has become the first WA business to export its product to space, hitching a ride on the latest SpaceX rocket destined for the International Space Station.

Curtin University has launched a unique Australian sovereign cloud service, in partnership with CyberCX, to provide a secure platform to host research.

With a desire to condense its far-reaching venue web, the Perth Basketball Association has launched an e-petition in order to garner support for a proposed 12-court indoor stadium in Kensington.

The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre says there should be more incentives for workers in the building and construction industry if WA is to meet it housing targets.

A proposed cap on international student numbers has sparked confusion for education providers.

Food packaging made from abalone, a gene therapy to restore vision in children and a predictive tool to optimise recovery from radiotherapy are among 16 finalists for the 2024 Curtinnovation Awards.

Neurotologix, REX Ortho, VeinTech and CoraMetix were among the big winners of a $5 million round of grant funding under the state's Future Health Research and Innovation Seed Fund.

A 'green' pricing premium for critical minerals produced in Australia remains unlikely, industry experts have told a Business News event.

Curtin University will receive $6.4 million over four years from the Gorgon gas project's joint venture partners to operate Western Australia's new GreenTech Hub initiative.

A small Perth firm will become one of the first Western Australian companies to build and launch a satellite into space after locking in federal funding.

From kindergarten to university, plans are progressing for future facilities.

WA grains breeder InterGrain will lead a new federal-funded oats research consortium designed to cement Australia's position as a high quality and valued added oat producer.

A WA-based national research body on student equity in universities has been overhauled.

Canadian company North American Construction Group has appointed prominent director Vanessa Guthrie to its board, months after expanding into Western Australia and Queensland through a major acquisition.

The Perron Group joint venture has been recognised for its sustainability, as one of several WA projects to win at the UDIA national awards.

Curtin University is set to add a $200 million science building at its Bentley campus after a development panel gave the green light.

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Western Australian mining workers continue to face issues of burnout and sexual harassment despite a general improvement in workplace culture, a landmark report reveals.

Environmental Protection Authority chair Matthew Tonts has resigned from the helm of the watchdog for a new role at Curtin University, marking a return to academia.

The Workforce Gender Equality Agency has published gender pay gap data on more than 400 WA private sector companies, shedding a light on remuneration disparities.

Professional director Vanessa Guthrie has been named the next chancellor at Curtin University, replacing Andrew Crane.

A Perth tech firm developing sensor implants which can feed biological data from pets, horses, and livestock to a phone will begin commercial trials this year.

A Perth invention which could improve the success rate of one of the medical sector's most common procedures has received a $1.7 million windfall to help bring the product to market.

A recent report has found a shortfall of up to $160 million in employee remuneration at some of the nation's universities.

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Perth could benefit from European approaches to architecture, industry experts say.

The federal government has awarded eight grants valued at a combined $14.2 million to Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research to investigate new cancer and disease treatments.

A private exploration company chaired by Curtin University's Brent McInnes has announced the discovery of a huge gas field that could underpin a new LNG plant in PNG.

A Curtin University-run program to promote entrepreneurship in schools, funded by Timezone founder Malcolm Steinberg, has launched with Department of Education backing.

The state government has committed $500,000 in support for West Tech Fest which opened last night, effectively underwriting the startup convention for another two years.

Structural fallout after COVID-19, subdued investment, and overseas competition are likely behind universities' mixed performance in a recent world ranking.

Western Australian projects and developers have been recognised at a state industry awards, including Adrian Fini being named Property Leader of the Year.

Construction has started on a natural gas research facility backed by Chevron Australia at Curtin University's Technology Park.

A WA industry-backed robotics consortium has launched an academy to train a new generation of Australian and Kiwi space mission experts.

A project designed to extract green hydrogen from untreated water at a significantly cheaper rate has topped the Curtinnovation awards.

Malcolm Steinberg's Malka Foundation has committed $5 million to boost Curtin University's planned $25 million program to develop entrepreneurial and innovation education over the next five years.

WA's universities applaud the plan to remove the controversial threshold, which affected disadvantaged students.

A Perth vice-chancellor has no regrets in undertaking research that could have risked her career.

Global Drone Solutions was announced as best tech company of the year, while David Cook took home Achiever of the Year at the INCITE Awards 2023.

The auditor general has lifted the lid on financial reporting weaknesses and cyber security issues at WA's tertiary institutions.