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Staff Portal

Showcasing staff stories, achievements, successes and more!

ROC team members celebrating UN Day

Curtin’s Research Office celebrates global flavours and cultures for United Nations Day

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Teams from across the Research Office community came together to celebrate the cultures that shape Curtin’s global outlook with a day of colour, flavour and festivity last week for its Cultural Exploration Fair.

Dr Jo Li Tay speaking as MC at the Master of Design Exhibition Launch

Master of Design students explore stories through design

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Last week, the School of Design and the Built Environment launched the Master of Design Exhibition, bringing together students, staff and industry to celebrate the creativity and talent of Curtin’s Master of Design students.

Two Curtin researchers awarded funding to improve child health outcomes

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Associate Professor Laurence Cheung and Dr Katherine Landwehr have received grants through the WA Child Research Fund 2024–25 to advance projects improving health outcomes for Western Australian children.

Carrie Janerka named Australasian Emergency Nurse of the Year

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Carrie was recognised for her dedication, vision and lifelong contributions to emergency nursing as a clinician, educator, leader and researcher.

L-R: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Dale Pinto (Curtin Academy Advisory Board Chair), Associate Professor Ben Milbourn, Professor Rachel Sheffield (Curtin Academy Executive Fellow), Associate Professor Sherry Bawa, Professor Natalie Gasson (Curtin Academy Executive Fellow) and Associate Professor Jun Chih (Curtin Academy Executive Fellow).

Celebrating innovation and excellence in learning and teaching

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Last week, Curtin celebrated the creativity, dedication and innovation of its teaching community at the Celebration of Innovation in Learning and Teaching 2025, co-hosted by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and the Curtin Academy.

Associate Professor reappointed to UNESCAP’s SDG Review Reference Group

Monday, 27 October 2025

Associate Professor Thu Phuong has been reappointed by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) to the Reference Group for the 2026 global review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Student Success celebrates people and partnerships shaping student life this year

Monday, 27 October 2025

Curtin staff, students and community partners recently came together at the Student Success Sundowner to celebrate the people and partnerships that have shaped student life this year.

Cheers for Volunteers – Curtin Volunteers! celebrates students giving back

Monday, 27 October 2025

Thank you to Krishan Shah, Caitlin McLeod and Norma Bertram from the CV! team for their work in hosting the recent Cheers for Volunteers BBQ.

Kia Dowell with her award. Image supplied: Wunan Foundation

Curtin PhD candidate wins Outstanding Aboriginal Individual Contributor to Culture and Community Award

Friday, 24 October 2025

Curtin PhD candidate Kia Dowell from the School of Population Health was recently recognised at the 2025 East Kimberley Aboriginal Achievement Awards for her outstanding national and international leadership.

The Applied Geology Team were among the winners at the event.

Curtin staff recognised for outstanding achievements in learning and teaching

Friday, 24 October 2025

Congratulations to all staff awarded in the Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching (CEIT) Awards and to the newest Curtin Academy Fellow inductees.