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Great Scott! Stonehenge’s Altar Stone origins reveal advanced ancient Britain
New research led by Curtin University has revealed Stonehenge’s monumental six-tonne Altar Stone, long believed to originate from Wales, actually hails from Scotland. Furthermore, the findings point to the existence of unexpectedly advanced transport methods and societal organisation at the time of the stone’s arrival at its current location in southern England about 5000 years ago. Curtin researchers studied the…
Celebrating Indigenous leadership at Curtin University
Curtin University is proud to celebrate the success of Aboriginal women leaders, marking the graduation of its fourth staff member from the Yorga Djenna Bidi program through the Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute (WAALI). Jayde Conway, Curtin University’s Indigenous Cultural Capability Lead, is among ten inspirational women who recently completed the program designed for Aboriginal women who aspire to influence,…
Best in the West! Curtin professor named WA Scientist of the Year
Curtin University researchers, teachers and students have been acknowledged among the best in Western Australia, winning big at the annual Premier’s Science Awards — including jointly taking out the event’s most prestigious prize. At a gala ceremony at Optus Stadium last night, John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker was awarded the evening’s top honour, being named co-winner of the Scientist…
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Discover avenues for every ambition at Curtin Kalgoorlie Open Day
Visitors to this year’s Curtin Kalgoorlie Open Day will come away inspired and up-to-speed on the many exciting educational and career pathways…
National registry for common genetic condition provides new possibilities
Curtin University’s Professor John Olynyk has played a leading role in establishing a new national patient registry launched in Federal…
Curtin reaffirms its place among top one per cent of universities in the world
Curtin University has once again been named in the top one per cent of universities in the world, with the…
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Gut Health | Dr Hani Al Salami & Dr Armin Mooranian
The Future Of, Ep 126 | 30:6
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Multiple Sclerosis | Dr Virginie Lam
The Future Of, Ep 125 | 20:39
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Equity In Education | Prof Ian Li
The Future Of, Ep 124 | 25:15
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Ecological Restoration | Prof Kingsley Dixon
The Future Of, Ep 123 | 39:16
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