research | News at 911±¬ÁÏÍø /news 911±¬ÁÏÍø News Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:07 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-apple-touch-icon-152x152-1-32x32.png research | News at 911±¬ÁÏÍø /news 32 32 Rural siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions left to go it alone /news/media-release/rural-siblings-of-people-with-neurodevelopmental-conditions-left-to-go-it-alone/ Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:04 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=31237 Image of sisters in rural setting.

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and […]]]>
Image of sisters in rural setting.

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and […]]]>
Study looks to Africa to best support Aussies living with chronic conditions /news/media-release/study-looks-to-africa-to-best-support-aussies-living-with-chronic-conditions/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:36:14 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=31008 South African community health workers with Professor Bronwyn Myers

911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers will lead an international study in South Africa aimed at implementing innovative […]]]>
South African community health workers with Professor Bronwyn Myers

911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers will lead an international study in South Africa aimed at implementing innovative […]]]>
Press Pause: How much video gaming is too much? /news/gaming-research/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:48:49 +0000 /news/?p=30770

Video gaming is no longer a niche hobby confined to bedroom consoles and stereotypes.   Around […]]]>

Video gaming is no longer a niche hobby confined to bedroom consoles and stereotypes.   Around […]]]>
Researcher Connect: Associate Professor Jacqui Hendriks   /news/researcher-connect-jacqui-hendriks/ /news/researcher-connect-jacqui-hendriks/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:38:30 +0000 /news/?p=30764

Meet Associate Professor Jacqui Hendriks from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research is dedicated to improving […]]]>

Meet Associate Professor Jacqui Hendriks from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research is dedicated to improving […]]]>
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How much can we trust AI? Podcast insights /news/tfo-human-ai-decision-making/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:06:12 +0000 /news/?p=30137 Human and robot hands touching digital checkmark.

We like to believe our decisions are our own â€“ shaped by our values, interests and lived […]]]>
Human and robot hands touching digital checkmark.

We like to believe our decisions are our own â€“ shaped by our values, interests and lived […]]]>
Researcher Connect: Associate Professor Htwe Htwe Thein /news/researcher-connect-associate-professor-htwe-htwe-thein/ /news/researcher-connect-associate-professor-htwe-htwe-thein/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:23:10 +0000 /news/?p=29889

By Adelinah Razali Meet Associate Professor Htwe Htwe Thein – an international business researcher in […]]]>

By Adelinah Razali Meet Associate Professor Htwe Htwe Thein – an international business researcher in […]]]>
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The social media ban: four essential insights for young people and parents /news/tfo-social-media-ban/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:19:01 +0000 /news/?p=29850 Three people sitting closely together, each holding and using a smartphone, with a blurred background

By now, you’ve probably heard the Australian Government is set to ban young people from […]]]>
Three people sitting closely together, each holding and using a smartphone, with a blurred background

By now, you’ve probably heard the Australian Government is set to ban young people from […]]]>
911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards /news/media-release/curtin-researchers-among-finalists-in-the-premiers-science-awards/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:58:22 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=29548

Four 911±¬ÁÏÍø leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best and brightest contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ]]>

Four 911±¬ÁÏÍø leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best and brightest contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ]]>
Before crisis strikes: 911±¬ÁÏÍø research creating safer campuses /news/before-crisis-strikes/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:52:10 +0000 /news/?p=29335

Professor Hasking is the project lead of Checking on Mental Health Providing Alternatives to Suicide (COMPAS) – a suicide prevention program helping to create safer campuses.]]>

Professor Hasking is the project lead of Checking on Mental Health Providing Alternatives to Suicide (COMPAS) – a suicide prevention program helping to create safer campuses.]]>
Researcher Connect: Professor Marylene Gagne /news/professor-marylene-gagne/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:49:56 +0000 /news/?p=29339 Headshot of a woman smiling warmly at the camera.

Meet John 911±¬ÁÏÍø Distinguished Professor Marylene Gagne – Professor at 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Future of Work Institute (FOWI) who asks the question many of us wonder about: what motivates us to work?]]>
Headshot of a woman smiling warmly at the camera.

Meet John 911±¬ÁÏÍø Distinguished Professor Marylene Gagne – Professor at 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Future of Work Institute (FOWI) who asks the question many of us wonder about: what motivates us to work?]]>
Researcher Connect: Dr Cass Lynch /news/dr-cass-lynch/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 /news/?p=28566

Meet Dr Cass Lynch – a Koreng Wudjari Noongar writer and researcher dedicated to sharing […]]]>

Meet Dr Cass Lynch – a Koreng Wudjari Noongar writer and researcher dedicated to sharing […]]]>
Walking steady to reshape mental health care /news/reshaping-mental-health-care/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 /news/?p=28547

There’s a word in Noongar language – debakarn. It means steady, to go steady. It’s […]]]>

There’s a word in Noongar language – debakarn. It means steady, to go steady. It’s […]]]>
‘It starts with mob’: Reclaiming the lead in caring for Country /news/caring-for-country/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 /news/?p=28531

Indigenous knowledge has sustained land, culture and life for generations. From understanding seasonal changes to managing resources, it offers a deep, placed-based way of caring for Country – the way it was always meant to be.  ]]>

Indigenous knowledge has sustained land, culture and life for generations. From understanding seasonal changes to managing resources, it offers a deep, placed-based way of caring for Country – the way it was always meant to be.  ]]>
Native habitats hold the key to the much-loved smashed avocado’s future /news/media-release/native-habitats-hold-the-key-to-the-much-loved-smashed-avocados-future/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:09:55 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=28524

The future of smashed avocado might depend on patches of native vegetation preserved alongside farmland, as new 911±¬ÁÏÍø research reveals the hidden role of these habitats in supporting the insects that keep crops - and brunch menus - thriving.]]>

The future of smashed avocado might depend on patches of native vegetation preserved alongside farmland, as new 911±¬ÁÏÍø research reveals the hidden role of these habitats in supporting the insects that keep crops - and brunch menus - thriving.]]>
Star performer: 911±¬ÁÏÍø astronomer awarded prestigious Nancy Millis Medal /news/media-release/star-performer-curtin-astronomer-awarded-prestigious-nancy-millis-medal/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:15:00 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=27860

A 911±¬ÁÏÍø astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner […]]]>

A 911±¬ÁÏÍø astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner […]]]>
Is screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and white /news/screen-time-child-development/ /news/screen-time-child-development/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:58:59 +0000 /news/?p=27700 Mother holding infant using digital tablet

In the latest episode of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s podcast, The Future Of, we speak to Doctor Amber Beynon, a research fellow at 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s School of Allied Health, whose recent study challenges negative views on the impact of infant screen time. Here’s a snippet of the conversation. ]]>
Mother holding infant using digital tablet

In the latest episode of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s podcast, The Future Of, we speak to Doctor Amber Beynon, a research fellow at 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s School of Allied Health, whose recent study challenges negative views on the impact of infant screen time. Here’s a snippet of the conversation. ]]>
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911±¬ÁÏÍø and Chevron unveil world-class corrosion facility /news/media-release/curtin-and-chevron-unveil-world-class-corrosion-facility/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:55:38 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=27527

911±¬ÁÏÍø and Chevron Australia have officially opened the doors to an Australian-first research facility […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø and Chevron Australia have officially opened the doors to an Australian-first research facility […]]]>
Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children /news/media-release/maternal-cannabis-use-triples-risk-of-disruptive-behaviour-in-children/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:28:37 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=27516

Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times […]]]>

Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times […]]]>
A clear game-changer: 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s water-repellent glass breaks new ground /news/media-release/a-clear-game-changer-curtins-water-repellent-glass-breaks-new-ground/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:38:46 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=27506

911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that […]]]>
Small but mighty: eDNA amplifies key role of insects in pollination /news/small-but-mighty-edna-amplifies-key-role-of-insects-in-pollination/ /news/small-but-mighty-edna-amplifies-key-role-of-insects-in-pollination/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:00:08 +0000 /news/?p=27484 European honeybee (Apis mellifera) on a closed avocado flower.

Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth – there are more than 1.4 […]]]>
European honeybee (Apis mellifera) on a closed avocado flower.

Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth – there are more than 1.4 […]]]>
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Moving ‘hotspot’ created world’s longest straight underwater mountain belt /news/media-release/moving-hotspot-created-worlds-longest-straight-underwater-mountain-belt/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:36:24 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=26799

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge ­— the Earth’s longest straight […]]]>

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge ­— the Earth’s longest straight […]]]>
New $3M partnership to drive innovation in critical minerals sector /news/media-release/new-3m-partnership-to-drive-innovation-in-critical-minerals-sector/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:32:18 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=26638

911±¬ÁÏÍø has announced a new $3 million research collaboration with Mining Process Solutions (MPS), […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø has announced a new $3 million research collaboration with Mining Process Solutions (MPS), […]]]>
911±¬ÁÏÍø recognises excellence at Research and Engagement Awards /news/media-release/curtin-recognises-excellence-at-research-and-engagement-awards/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:23:32 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=26721

911±¬ÁÏÍø has announced the winners of its 2024 Research and Engagement Awards, celebrating exceptional […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø has announced the winners of its 2024 Research and Engagement Awards, celebrating exceptional […]]]>
New era in conservation: 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s eDNA program expands mission /news/media-release/new-era-in-conservation-curtins-edna-program-expands-mission/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:38:17 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=26693

911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s game changing environmental DNA (eDNA) research program, supporting global conservation efforts, is set […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s game changing environmental DNA (eDNA) research program, supporting global conservation efforts, is set […]]]>
911±¬ÁÏÍø celebrates success of Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project /news/media-release/curtin-celebrates-success-of-moombaki-cultural-learnings-project/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:01:42 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=25982

911±¬ÁÏÍø is proud to celebrate the successful pilot of the Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project, […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø is proud to celebrate the successful pilot of the Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project, […]]]>
Listen up: New insights into little penguins’ sensitivity to noise /news/media-release/listen-up-new-insights-into-little-penguins-sensitivity-to-noise/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:19:13 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=25905

911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have used state-of-the-art imaging technology to shed light on the hearing sensitivity […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have used state-of-the-art imaging technology to shed light on the hearing sensitivity […]]]>
New study investigates climate change-driven heat and suicide risk in Australia /news/media-release/new-study-investigates-climate-change-driven-heat-and-suicide-risk-in-australia/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:25:15 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=25799

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research has revealed around 0.5 per cent, or approximately 260, suicide deaths […]]]>

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research has revealed around 0.5 per cent, or approximately 260, suicide deaths […]]]>
Funding boost for 911±¬ÁÏÍø tool to predict chemo effectiveness /news/media-release/funding-boost-for-curtin-tool-to-predict-chemo-effectiveness/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:19:53 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=25059

911±¬ÁÏÍø research to develop an early diagnosis tool predicting how cancer patients will respond […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø research to develop an early diagnosis tool predicting how cancer patients will respond […]]]>
Talking screens: A new era of inclusive TV /news/talking-screens-a-new-era-of-inclusive-tv/ /news/talking-screens-a-new-era-of-inclusive-tv/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 03:17:41 +0000 /news/?p=25127

The next time you’re watching an episode of your favourite show, close your eyes for […]]]>

The next time you’re watching an episode of your favourite show, close your eyes for […]]]>
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Funding boost for vital 911±¬ÁÏÍø health research /news/media-release/funding-boost-for-vital-curtin-health-research/ Thu, 02 May 2024 08:01:33 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=24633 Archway on 911±¬ÁÏÍø Perth campus.

Fast-tracking new drugs to treat children battling aggressive cancer is one of three 911±¬ÁÏÍø […]]]>
Archway on 911±¬ÁÏÍø Perth campus.

Fast-tracking new drugs to treat children battling aggressive cancer is one of three 911±¬ÁÏÍø […]]]>
911±¬ÁÏÍø research unlocks supernova stardust secrets /news/media-release/curtin-research-unlocks-supernova-stardust-secrets/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23973

911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite […]]]>
Improving care for LGBTIQA+ individuals experiencing intimate partner violence /news/media-release/improving-care-for-lgbtiqa-individuals-experiencing-intimate-partner-violence/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:19:18 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23865

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø research, in collaboration with WAAC (formerly the WA AIDS Council), is putting […]]]>

New 911±¬ÁÏÍø research, in collaboration with WAAC (formerly the WA AIDS Council), is putting […]]]>
Mining Worker Study: Key insights into the state of WA mining’s mental health /news/media-release/mining-worker-study-key-insights-into-the-state-of-wa-minings-mental-health/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:07:07 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23887

• Mining workers report a strong focus on physical safety behaviours• More than one in […]]]>

• Mining workers report a strong focus on physical safety behaviours• More than one in […]]]>
Major gaps in lung cancer services across Australia and New Zealand: study /news/media-release/major-gaps-in-lung-cancer-services-across-australia-and-new-zealand-study/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 01:34:07 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23872

Researchers from 911±¬ÁÏÍø have identified critical gaps and inconsistencies in the provision and quality […]]]>

Researchers from 911±¬ÁÏÍø have identified critical gaps and inconsistencies in the provision and quality […]]]>
Nature’s DNA traps: Spider webs put new spin on wildlife research /news/media-release/natures-dna-traps-spider-webs-put-new-spin-on-wildlife-research/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:19:10 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23580

Spiders might be silent heroes in helping us understand and keep track of animals, with […]]]>

Spiders might be silent heroes in helping us understand and keep track of animals, with […]]]>
911±¬ÁÏÍø and Lifeblood join forces to develop faecal transplant pills /news/media-release/curtin-and-lifeblood-join-forces-to-develop-faecal-transplant-pills/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:47:43 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23532

911±¬ÁÏÍø and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are joining forces to develop a new faecal […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏÍø and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are joining forces to develop a new faecal […]]]>
Overhead vs underground: Rewiring Australia for renewable energy goals /news/media-release/overhead-vs-underground-rewiring-australia-for-renewable-energy-goals/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:21:01 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23036

A new report by 911±¬ÁÏÍø and The University of Queensland has provided insights into […]]]>

A new report by 911±¬ÁÏÍø and The University of Queensland has provided insights into […]]]>
911±¬ÁÏÍø research to revolutionise land restoration /news/media-release/curtin-research-to-revolutionise-land-restoration/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:16:34 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=23043

911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s groundbreaking initiative to redefine land restoration efforts in Western Australia through innovating the […]]]>

911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s groundbreaking initiative to redefine land restoration efforts in Western Australia through innovating the […]]]>
Joint poll: Could pharmacists help bridge the gap in osteoarthritis care? /news/media-release/joint-poll-could-pharmacists-help-bridge-the-gap-in-osteoarthritis-care/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:41:42 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=22717

A joint research initiative led by 911±¬ÁÏÍø will investigate the feasibility of community pharmacists […]]]>

A joint research initiative led by 911±¬ÁÏÍø will investigate the feasibility of community pharmacists […]]]>
After the Fires reveals urgent mental health needs of bushfire responders /news/media-release/after-the-fires-reveals-urgent-mental-health-needs-of-bushfire-responders/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:30:28 +0000 /news/?post_type=media-release&p=22657

The final 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led After the Fires report has highlighted the mental health struggles of […]]]>

The final 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led After the Fires report has highlighted the mental health struggles of […]]]>