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Austrade mission at Chulalongkorn University. Front row: Professor Xiaotian Zhang (sixth from left), Professor Wilert Puriwat (fifth from left), Amelia Walsh, Austrade Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner (fourth from left), Palanee Ammaranond, Chulalongkorn Vice President (third from left) and Associate Professor Thor Kerr (left).

Curtin builds partnership with Thailand’s highest-ranked university

Friday, 28 March 2025

Curtin’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global Professor Xiaotian Zhang and Dean Global ASEAN Associate Professor Thor Kerr recently visited Chulalongkorn University as part of an Austrade tour.

L-R: Professor Bronwyn Myers-Franchi, Professor Carlo Marra, Professor Paul Griffiths and Professor Gavin Pereira.

Global alcohol policy in the spotlight at NDRI symposium

Friday, 28 March 2025

The 2025 National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) symposium in Fremantle/Walyalup offered a global perspective on alcohol policy and sparked discussion on how research can drive policy change.

Associate Professor Paul Nevill (far right) with BioBlitz participants.

Curtin Singapore’s first BioBlitz connects biodiversity and business

Friday, 28 March 2025

Led by Associate Professor Paul Nevill, the event brought together students, researchers, and industry experts to explore the real-world applications of biodiversity science in business and sustainability.

Professor Sue Anne Ware (Head of School) giving a speech at the DBE Perth Design Week Launch

Free exhibition showcases bright future for DBE

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

A free exhibition is showcasing the brilliant work of Curtin’s talented students in the School of Design and the Built Environment (DBE).

Dr Marco Schultheis, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer (back row, fourth from left); Professor Lalith Gamage, Curtin University Colombo Chairman and SLIIT Vice-Chancellor (back row, fifth from left); Vice-Chancellor Harlene Hayne (back row, sixth from left); and Professor Xiaotian Zhang, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global (back row, centre) with Curtin Perth, Curtin Colombo and SLIIT staff alongside alumni and students.

Curtin Colombo Grad Ball welcomes new alumni

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Curtin’s newest graduates in Sri Lanka marked the end of their studies in style, joining alumni and staff for a night of celebration.

Sampling the water from the koi pond.

Curtin’s first BioBlitz uncovers campus biodiversity

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Students raced to create a biodiversity snapshot of our Bentley campus, using eDNA to uncover as many living species on campus as possible in a short timeframe during the event, led by Associate Professor Paul Nevill.

L-R:  Professor Gretchen Benedix, Faz Ikram, Mohammad Raquibul Hasan, Daniela Rivas Aybar, Constanze Meier, Mary O’Halloran, Brad Smart and Keegan Robertson.

Research Rumble: PhDs for the Planet

Thursday, 20 March 2025

From climate change to circular economy, Curtin PhD students showcased bold ideas and innovative solutions to tackle today’s most pressing sustainability challenges

Associate Professor Lien Duong (front row, second from left) with representatives from the University of Melbourne, DFAT and Australian Embassy in Vietnam alongside the Vietnamese delegation at the opening ceremony at the University of Melbourne.

Curtin-led short course brings international impact

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Delegates from Vietnam visited Canberra, Melbourne and Perth as part of an illuminating Australia Awards Short Course focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Dr Kirsten Hudson, Academic Lead, Regional Changemakers (front, second from right); and Brandon Cheong, Regional Changemakers Program Coordinator (standing row, fourth from right) with students and community members.

Curtin students help reimagine a sustainable future for Denmark

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Curtin’s Regional Changemakers Program recently took 15 students to Denmark for the Changemakers Innovation Lab, where they spent two transformative weeks working closely with local residents and leaders.

Student mentors were ready to answer students’ questions.

Cultural diversity celebrated at Curtin’s Global Village

Thursday, 20 March 2025

The Bentley campus was a vibrant hub last week as students gathered to celebrate Curtin’s international community at the Global Village event.