News Articles for Curtin University

Western Australia's universities have called on the State Government to take a more strategic role in guiding and supporting development of the sector.

Australia's universities are highly competitive, especially in their pursuit of research dollars, yet some of the best research occurs when they collaborate.

The planned merger of Curtin and Murdoch universities highlights the major changes facing Western Australia's higher education sector. WA Business News convened a boardroom forum to discuss the current issues and future outlook for the state's public universities.

The shortage of skilled labour has affected most industries in Western Australia, and universities are no exception.

One of the hottest topics at the skills shortage forum was the negative attitude of students and parents towards traditional trades such as metalwork and mechanics.

Western Australia's five universities have always faced unique challenges.

Curtin University of Technology's new chancellor Eric Tan signalled at his investiture last week that he would be no mere figurehead.

Dr Eric Tan AM, has been appointed the new Chancellor of Curtin University of Technology.

Alinta PO releasedPrivate investors will have the opportunity to buy some of the 55 per cent of WA gas utility AlintaGas until October 6.