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2009

September
9 September: Curtin makes new offer to staff union
4 September: Curtin calls on union not to disadvantage students
1 September: Premier launches $100 million centre to boost megaproject chances
August
31 August: Curtin pharmacy students reach national final
26 August: The global tobacco industry – worried about Western Australia
25 August: THE GLOBAL TOBACCO INDUSTRY AND WA
21 August: Online survey to reduce greenhouse emissions
21 August: Curtin research results in new way to sweeten natural gas
20 August: The aftermath of the global financial crisis: where are we now?
19 August: WA Government hosts Curtin Sarawak scholars
19 August: Curtin proposes medical school
17 August: Infertility a fertile ground for Curtin graduate’s poetry
12 August: Curtin to undertake cutting edge research
11 August: New youth magazine targets arts scene
10 August: New head of department for Mining Engineering at WASM
10 August: Building a brighter future for WA agriculture
10 August: Curtin appoints Director for new Office of Advancement
10 August: Significant biofuels research funding for Curtin
7 August: Bringing the science behind CSI to life
7 August: Krakouer biographer appointed Curtin Research Fellow
5 August: WASM degree helps graduate chase dreams
5 August: Curious about Curtin Open Day?
4 August: A night of astronomical excitement
4 August: High school class gets excited by science
4 August: The Hon. Dr Kim Hames MLA - A Compassionate Health System in Western Australia
4 August: Students get a taste of university life
3 August: Bringing the science behind CSI to life
July
31 July: Curtin academics nationally recognised for contributions to student learning
31 July: Curtin and Paddington, training the miners of the future
31 July: Curtin students win gold at World University Games
30 July: Curtin leads the way in Internet studies
30 July: Curtin solving Perth’s carbon emission problems
29 July: Curtin research to look at GLBTI aged care accommodation
29 July: Curtin academic gets top sexology job
28 July: Curtin forges China linkages for a greener future
27 July: Bringing the science of forensics to the next generation
27 July: Stop using dolphins in human warfare
27 July: Curtin researchers find soy reduces risk of stroke
24 July: Curtin to consult on the future of the Northam campus
23 July: Curtin Film and TV graduate heading for the Hollywood Hills
23 July: Curtin reshaping agricultural education
23 July: Intense daily therapy better for kids with language problems
20 July: Curtin joins with top Chinese university to fight climate change
17 July: Curtin appoints new head for School of Business Law and Taxation
17 July: New centre aims to stop road deaths
15 July: Launch of the Curtin-Monash Universities Accident Research Centre (C-MUARC)
15 July: Sexual habits of the ‘dinosaurs of the sea’ revealed
13 July: Curtin becomes international agriculture hotspot
13 July: Curtin’s Hayman Theatre presents Attempts on her Life
10 July: Curtin to launch one of the world’s biggest online university reunions
9 July: Curtin welcomes new media researcher
9 July: Curtin research develops new ways to find oil
8 July: Lockridge students get a taste of university life
8 July: Curtin research looks at smarter, greener energy use
8 July: The Aileen Plant Memorial Lecture
8 July: Curtin celebrates NAIDOC Week
7 July: Curtin researchers assess heavy vehicle risks in world’s largest study
7 July: Breaking down technology barriers to target Year 12s
6 July: First Australian Patients for Patients Safety Workshop Official Opening Ceremony
6 July: Curtin students available to provide business advice
6 July: Innovative mentoring helps Curtin teaching students
6 July: Curtin student selected to represent Australia at global conference
6 July: From ashes, we create
3 July: Curtin program tackling childhood obesity
2 July: Update on Curtin students quarantined in China
1 July: Update on Curtin students quarantined in China
1 July: Curtin seeks host families
1 July: Volunteers wanted for cancer study
June
30 June: Students get a taste of university life
30 June: Update on Curtin students quarantined in China
29 June: Curtin students quarantined in China
29 June: More than one path to university
29 June: TEE not the only path to success
29 June: Curtin ARC project to help reduce traffic congestion
29 June: Curtin Hockeyroos balance sport and studies
29 June: The 2009 John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library Anniversary Lecture by the Hon Paul Keating
26 June: New Curtin research reveals benefits of soy
25 June: Age no barrier
24 June: Curtin graduate secures WA social work award
24 June: Artist’s personal Audacity of Faith at the John Curtin Gallery
22 June: Curtin partners with industry to help in the outback
21 June: Curtin researchers shed light on the beginning of life
19 June: Curtin appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor International
19 June: Curtin appoints new Chancellor
19 June: Scientists and artists collaborate for art in the age of nanotechnology
17 June: Listening to Antarctica
16 June: Curtin graduate’s horror novel makes it big in Hollywood - again
16 June: Jodi busts man’s world myth
16 June: Sara busts man’s world myth
12 June: Human rights advocate attacks Australia’s flawed processes
11 June: Curtin shares wealth of scientific knowledge
11 June: Curtin shares wealth of scientific knowledge
10 June: Curtin leads five-year mobile research project
9 June: Curtin Radiothon exceeds expectations
9 June: Memorial planted for valued community member
9 June: Green tea reduces risk of stroke
8 June: Margaret River degrees attract best and brightest
8 June: Kalgoorlie teacher goes back to school
5 June: Top honour for Information Systems graduate
5 June: Curtin graduates’ films shine at Sydney Film Festival
3 June: Curtin’s lake to benefit from work by Indigenous community
3 June: Curtin provides Port Hedland with new teachers
3 June: Sian trots to success
3 June: Curtin Business School awards top marketing graduate
2 June: International students flock to Margaret River for wine expertise
2 June: Curtin documentary aims to inspire
2 June: Indigenous Art and Astronomy come together in Geraldton
2 June: Curtin graduate is cooking up a storm on MasterChef Australia
2 June: Curtin delivering on its Reconciliation Action Plan
2 June: Curtin graduate sets off in search of new galaxies
May
29 May: Curtin graduates work on new Australian true crime telemovie
28 May: Fremantle on the Edge - Opening Exhibition
27 May: Curtin student wins multimedia design prize
27 May: MLC teacher goes back to school
27 May: Bullsbrook teacher goes back to school
26 May: Regional students benefit from Rio Tinto Scholarship
26 May: New species shows sex is older than we thought
25 May: Curtin researcher shortlisted for national dietitians award
25 May: Regional students benefit from BHP Billiton Iron Ore Scholarships
25 May: Curtin researcher calls for greater focus on back pain
21 May: Curtin graduate going for the big prize on homeMADE
20 May: Innovative solutions to winery wastewater management
20 May: Tegan embarks on global PR challenge
20 May: Kristy embarks on global PR challenge
20 May: Kristina embarks on global PR challenge
20 May: Danielle embarks on global PR challenge
20 May: Kim to share his ideas at world congress
20 May: Three students recognised with BHP Billiton Iron Ore scholarships
19 May: Curtin graduate’s award winning play to show in WA in June
19 May: Slower home appreciation threatens retirement funding
18 May: Half a century with WASM and still going strong
18 May: Research provides window into likely habitats for life on Mars
14 May: Curtin secures $20.5 million for state-of-the-art Engineering Pavilion
13 May: Curtin welcomes High Performance Computing Infrastructure
13 May: Curtin lecturer leads a double life
13 May: Space Camp at Curtin
13 May: Curtin awards outstanding teachers
13 May: Curtin’s Vice-Chancellor extended for five years
11 May: Family shows WASM spirit
11 May: Fremantle business sponsors university award
8 May: Curtin appoints new Head of Mineral and Energy Economics
7 May: 2009 Rob Riley Memorial Lecture
7 May: Students given a virtual insight into agriculture
7 May: Curtin is taking Fremantle to the edge and beyond
6 May: Justin engineers a fast tracked career
6 May: Curtin’s “wet and sticky” research could save millions of dollars for global
6 May: Winewatch looking out for Margaret River’s environment
4 May: Curtin graduates at Design Now! 2009
April
30 April: A degree at Curtin, a key to the world of learning
29 April: Curtin sustainability institute to lead debate
29 April: Zadko Telescope discovers new real estate
29 April: Sustainable Cities: A panel discussion
28 April: The John Curtin Gallery presents the first survey of work by artist Cathy Blanchflower
23 April: WASM student shows school spirit
21 April: Alcohol industry concerns exposed
20 April: Research finds Foodbank worth $18 million
20 April: Local Curtin professor takes out world-class awards
20 April: Outstanding graduate brands herself for success
15 April: Curtin scientists solve problem that has baffled since the 1920s
9 April: Curtin research aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
9 April: Curtin’s Hayman Theatre presents Dracula
8 April: Curtin student takes the reigns in York
8 April: dOFa09 opens at the John Curtin Gallery
8 April: Drifting in My Own land
8 April: Attempt to build tallest sugar tower a sweet success for Curtin student
6 April: Electronic games – can they be good for kids?
6 April: Curtin internet security expert wins IT award
2 April: Curtin sparks interest in science in next generation
2 April: Ten years of success at Curtin’s Malaysian Campus
1 April: Curtin leading the way in collaborative healthcare
March
31 March: Volunteers wanted for carers study
31 March: Curtin innovation creates job ready graduates
30 March: Swan River research benefits from international collaboration
30 March: Curtin appoints Director of Centre for Sport and Recreation Research
30 March: Smokers wanted for research project
30 March: Curtin graduates shine at WA Screen Awards
27 March: New Curtin study on impact of Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation closure
27 March: Curtin measures up for Earth Hour
26 March: Record amount raised in Curtin’s World’s Greatest Shave
26 March: Micro-organisms may save mining industry big dollars
26 March: Curtin works to eradicate E-waste
25 March: Huge demand to study primary teaching online
20 March: Curtin volunteer program connects new students to community
18 March: Curtin business student fights for reconciliation
18 March: Curtin remains employer of choice for women
18 March: Panel of experts gather to tackle bushfire threat
13 March: Pioneering Indigenous leader graduates from Curtin
12 March: Girl power tips gender balance in agriculture
11 March: Bronagh is dancing all the way to Curtin
10 March: Star WASM student scoops MERIWA scholarship
10 March: Expert points to bigger villains than cane toads
9 March: Four business scholars to gain valuable industry experience
6 March: Cheri helped back into study by Curtin scholarship
6 March: Scholarship opens door to Indigenous health career
6 March: Ben awarded prestigious scholarship from Curtin
6 March: Future engineers given jump start to uni at Curtin
6 March: Anita awarded prestigious engineering scholarship
6 March: Curtin helps celebrate anniversaries with scholarships
5 March: Scott wins top OT prize
5 March: Curtin appoints new Head of Chemistry
4 March: Police Officer recognised for forensic investigation education
4 March: Curtin first WA uni in SAP University Alliances Program
4 March: Willetton SHS students rewarded by Curtin
3 March: Volunteers wanted for housing study
3 March: Suzanne’s knowledge of nutrition pays off
2 March: Geoscience industry pioneer awarded Honorary Doctor of Science
2 March: Oscar nominated Curtin art graduate
February
27 February: Geraldton girls rewarded by Curtin
27 February: Curtin medal commemorates Bali bombing victim
27 February: Curtin OT graduate is the master of Masters
26 February: Local student wins prestigious scholarship
26 February: Researchers seek back pain volunteers
25 February: Award-winning journalism student graduates from Curtin
25 February: Research reveals remote health care needs review
25 February: Scanalyse receives $1.75 million through Climate Ready program
25 February: Students to benefit from large range of Curtin scholarships
25 February: Student sacrifices long locks for World’s Greatest Shave
24 February: Ash Wednesday Mass
23 February: Curtin secures ARC Federation Fellow
23 February: Curtin graduate calculates her success
23 February: Just Google it
17 February: Curriculum text by Curtin academic helps teachers
17 February: Melissa masters rural nursing research
16 February: Curtin Professor warns against underqualified nurses from overseas
13 February: Curtin research wins marketing science award
13 February: Students get head start on uni with free computing unit
12 February: Strong cultural attachment key to closing the gap
11 February: New study stirs the pot for eco-friendly coffee
11 February: Curtin researchers to focus on Indigenous health
9 February: Marlu Kuru Kuru at the John Curtin Gallery
6 February: Curtin congratulates 2008 T.A.G. Hungerford Award winner
6 February: Curtin sustainability advocate leads first-ever Citizens’ Parliament
5 February: $5 Million to study role of exercise in spinal cord repair
January
30 January: Climate change expert warns of greater threats to forest than a fire
29 January: Curtin commended by AUQA
26 January: Curtin-led research discovers oldest lunar zircon
22 January: Science has students walking on water
22 January: Science has students walking on water
22 January: Science has never tasted so sweet
22 January: Science has students walking on water
22 January: Curtin graduates’ art on show in Brisbane
12 January: First Agriculture Technology graduates embrace new challenges
9 January: Muresk students tackle agriculture studies overseas
7 January: Curtin student leads inaugural youth volunteering event
7 January: Curtin student leads inaugural youth volunteering event
6 January: Scholarship opens global experience to Muresk grads
5 January: City girls tackle agriculture studies overseas