Researchat cuRtin

A Guide for Prospective International Students

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Excellence in ResearchCurtin University of Technology is a leading research institution within the international market. The University is recognised as the largest and the most culturally diverse of Western Australia’s universities with over 17,000 international students from 105 countries. With a reputation as a university delivering relevant, world-class studies, Curtin attracts high-calibre research professionals and students who work together on the latest research projects.

Curtin offers a vibrant and stimulating environment in which to work. Students have access to innovative advancements in research and development in health sciences, science and engineering, humanities and business. The University has made significant investments in the latest facilities and technology and provides a wide range of support services to research students.

Curtin offers Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees across all Faculties with specialist master and doctoral research degrees in areas including business administration, health, education and petroleum engineering. In recognition of the unique nature of creative production in the arts, the Master of Creative Arts and Doctor of Creative Arts are available within the Faculty of Humanities.

Curtin has established a range of campuses throughout Western Australia which specialise in research in fields such as mining, agriculture, agribusiness and viticulture. These campuses are situated in key regional areas and allow for direct interaction with industry professionals. This offers a unique study opportunity for students interested in furthering their knowledge within these areas.

Curtin maintains strong networks with industry, government and community groups both within Australia and internationally. We believe that quality, influential research is relevant in all aspects of life and we promote collaborative projects that contribute to the sustainable, economic and cultural development of communities worldwide.

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The Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre has many research students contributing to the Centre’s pioneering work with sedimentary biomarkers and isotopes. These have applications in petroleum geochemistry, and are helping us to understand past climate change. These remarkable research opportunities have developed from the Centre’s international reputation for innovative research and its collaborations with organisations such as the Institut Francais du Petrole and Chevron.

The Oil and Gas Management (OGM) research program offered by Curtin Business School provides a platform for advanced careers in energy research. The program’s expertise spans the entire oil and gas supply chain – from upstream exploration activities, through to forecasting the demand for end-products – and enhances Curtin’s comprehensive knowledge in resources and energy.

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The multidisciplinary and collaborative nature of Curtin’s research programs is made possible not only by the University’s solid research partnerships with industry, but also by the diversity of it’s high-impact research centres and institutes. As a result, Curtin has established five areas of research strength: > Resources and energy > ICT and emerging

technologies> Health, ageing and wellbeing> Communities and changing

environments> Growth and prosperity.

These key research areas capture the multidisciplinary nature of our research programs which are accessible across all of the University’s four academic Faculties – Business, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science and Engineering – and give Curtin’s postgraduate research students a clear advantage.

Strong, strategic partnerships and the recruitment of world-class research leaders have been important in the establishment and growth of Curtin’s highly relevant research programs. This approach enables us to provide outstanding opportunities for research students who are seeking to engage in academically rigorous and internationally relevant research.

Amazing opportunities have resulted from Curtin’s recent and dedicated expansion into radio astronomy to help Australia secure the world’s largest radio astronomy project – the $2 billion Square Kilometre Array that promises to be one of the most illuminating scientific endeavours of this century. The University has recruited world-class researchers to establish the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, and help guide the new Western Australian Centre of Excellence for Radio Astronomy and Engineering.

Resources and EnergyCurtin postgraduate research students interested in top-level careers in resources and energy are ideally positioned to take advantage of the unprecedented global demand for applied research. Curtin’s research capabilities in resources and energy-related fields are comprehensive and well-recognised, and the University attracts many valuable strategic partnerships with industry – leading to sought-after postgraduate opportunities in high-impact research programs. These include hydrocarbon and minerals exploration, engineering, environmental science, applied chemistry, materials science, geoscience and nanochemistry, mineral processing and resource economics.The expertise of Curtin’s Corrosion Research Group, for example, is in demand by oil and gas companies needing research into the assessment and control of corrosion. For that reason, Woodside Petroleum and Chevron Australia have now jointly funded a Chair in Corrosion Research at Curtin.Curtin’s capacity to establish partnerships with major international companies is further illustrated by the new Rio Tinto Centre for Materials and Sensing in Mining, which will undertake strategic research for optimising open pit mining operations.Excellent prospects for industry-supported projects are also found in minerals exploration and processing. Major industry groups, including Placer Dome Pacific and BHP Coal, are supporting research at the Centre for High Definition Geophysics that is developing new seismic technologies to detect mineral resources. The mining industry also maintains high demand for developments in hydrometallurgy that enable the viability of low-grade ores or untapped mineral deposits.Curtin’s leading role in resources and energy research is clearly demonstrated by its latest research facility, the Resources and Chemistry Precinct. This state of the art development is in partnership with BHP Billiton, the Chemistry Centre (WA) and the Australian and Western Australian governments. The Precinct is expected to host the southern hemisphere’s largest group of researchers and research students working within resources, minerals and chemistry.

ict and Emerging technologiesThe exploration and development of next-generation information and communication technologies offers exciting possibilities for research students, as Curtin continues with initiatives across areas as diverse as radio astronomy, spatial science, wireless telecommunications, e-business and digital ontologies. Curtin’s Institute for Multi-sensor Processing and Content Analysis is a sought-after location for postgraduate work. The Institute’s advanced research, in collaboration with industry partner Digital Technology International, is working with intelligent systems that improve industrial efficiency and enhance security in complex environments such as public transport.At Curtin Business School, research in ICT and Emerging Technologies is intensifying. In particular, the Digital Ecosystems and Business Intelligence Institute is emerging as a leading research institute in Australia. The Institute has more than 40 PhD students and 15 postdoctoral fellows working on novel technology infrastructures, such as web services, new ontologies data mining, text mining and cyber security. Their work is in demand in areas as diverse as commerce, transport communications, logistics planning, mining, health care and education.

Health, Ageing and WellbeingResearch students in Health Sciences now have excellent opportunities to join programs within the new Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI). The Institute is developing programs that respond to the shifting health care patterns of ageing populations, and of societies that suffer from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular diseases.The Institute’s outstanding research capabilities are drawn from a range of Curtin’s respected research groups based in the Faculty of Health Sciences. These include the Centre for Research into Ageing, Centre for Developmental Health, Centre for International Health, Australian Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease, and the National Drug Research Institute.CHIRI takes a unique approach to addressing the burden of chronic conditions and lifestyle diseases that impact on the social and economic sustainability of communities worldwide.

communities and changing EnvironmentsSustainable development is now recognised as one of the core concerns of governments and communities worldwide. Curtin recently consolidated its research strengths and leadership in this area by establishing the Australian Sustainable Development Institute (ASDI).Through ASDI, Curtin offers visionary research opportunities in sustainable development, built environment, climate change, environmental ecosystems, biodiversity, sustainable tourism, and sustainable resource processing.The Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute is also making a critical contribution with research that serves business, government and the community. Complementing this work, the Curtin Research Centre for Stronger Communities offers highly relevant, multidisciplinary projects that investigate the physical, social, economic and cultural conditions of communities.Another major research hub for sustainability at Curtin is the Centre of Excellence in Cleaner Production. This Centre focuses on sustainable technologies, industrial ecology and life-cycle assessment which deliver products, processes and services that can balance economic, social and environmental performance. At Curtin, research students have valuable opportunities to participate in evermore critical research in all of these areas.

Growth and ProsperityResearch and postgraduate opportunities within Curtin Business School (CBS) continue to expand. Curtin has appointed world-renowned researchers to lead programs in Economics and Finance, and there has been an increase in both regional and international demand for knowledge that informs and evaluates the development of new business strategies and public policy.CBS has built an international reputation for supporting dynamic and focused research teams with expertise in e-commerce and business intelligence. Research focuses on e-commerce and internet demand analysis, the impact of telecommunications on economic development, as well as universal access and equity in telecommunications – all of these being recognised areas of research strength.At the Centre for Research in Applied Economics, new research is informing the sustainable economic development of industry, governments and local communities. The Centre’s national and international collaborations are increasing, as is industry and community funding for projects, particularly within the Global and Political Economy, and the Oil and Gas Management research groups.

Curtin is providing more than $60 million for new infrastructure, and for research programs investigating evidence-based solutions to challenges in: > chronic disease management > population health research > Australian Indigenous health > mental health > ageing.

Curtin is enhancing its research programs in sustainability and biodiversity within its Department of Environmental Biology. Curtin Business School and the Faculty of Humanities are jointly supporting the Curtin Sustainable Tourism Centre. The Centre’s research into tourism development including design, planning, management, Indigenous issues, and environmental and social concerns from a sustainability perspective.

The John Curtin Institute of Public Policy (JCIPP) is engaged in collaborative projects that inform economic development. The JCIPP investigates policy institutions and processes, social-economic capital analysis, regulation and competition, and public sector governance. Knowledge and research expertise in these areas are urgently needed by many of the world’s fast-growing economies.

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Business: Research programs at CBS are offered as Masters, Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students have access to some of the best facilities and resources available.

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Business Law and taxationThe School of Business Law and Taxation delivers courses that have practical application in the world of commerce and our research reflects the changes and evolution of businesses and organisations. Our research on legal practices and policies has covered — and been of practical relevance to — industries such as mining, retail, sports, allied health and real estate. It has been cited in parliament and has influenced government policies. As a result, we are able to develop new courses that respond to industry trends, regulatory practices and emerging areas of law. The School’s recently established Applied Law and Policy research group (ALAP) has brought a wide range of expertise under the four themes of taxation law and policy; workplace law and policy; communities, changing environments and health law and policy; and regulatory law and policy. The strength of the ALAP lies in its interdisciplinary nature and the capacity for collaborative research.

Key Research themes> commercial law > Education law > Employment law > Environmental law > Health law > incorporated associations > international business law > Occupational health and safety law > Real property law > Sports management > taxation law > tortes media law > trade practices law

industry Links> WorkCover Western Australia> The Taxation Institute of Australia> CPA Australia

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.business.curtin.edu.au/business-law

Digital Ecosystems and Business intelligence The Digital Ecosystems and Business Intelligence Institute (DEBII) is one of Australia’s centres of research excellence, uniquely positioned at the intersection of IT and business. We are committed to the development of high quality multidisciplinary research and development in collaboration with business, health, education, and industry. We are primarily concerned with application driven research that has direct relevance to the healthcare, mining, energy and logistics industries. In addition, we focus on marketing, management, accounting and finance through highlighting the networked economy and information infrastructure within these domains. The Institute employs senior academic staff from 12 Schools across four Faculties, as well as 20 Centre funded Research Fellows and Research Assistants, demonstrating our dedication to multi-disciplinary research.Researchers target the key areas of research identified by the University, local government and Australian Research Council (ARC), namely Information Communication Technology (ICT) for growth and prosperity, ICT for health and sustainability, ICT for business intelligence, extended enterprises and industrial informatics. The institute is also supervising more than 50 full time PhD students in these areas of research.

Key Research themes> information communication technology

for growth and prosperity > information communication technology

for health and sustainability > information communication technology

for business intelligence, extended enterprises and industrial informatics.

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/business/ research/debii-tier-1-institute

Economics and FinanceWith three major research centres, two areas of research excellence and four research units, Curtin’s School of Economics and Finance places great importance on the value of research. The School is actively involved in joint research ventures with government and industry bodies, covering areas such as the impact of resource infrastructure on property values, housing affordability, migration and communications economics.Not only does our research impact on policy and decision making in many aspects of Australia’s business practices, it greatly enhances our staff’s ability to provide up to date and innovative lectures and tutorials to students. In addition, staff are involved in contract research and consulting for external organisations and government, strengthening our industry networks and placing Curtin’s School of Economics and Finance at the forefront of shaping Australia’s economic future.

Key Research themes> Economics – including applied macro and

monetary economics; applied econometrics, international economic developments; public policy; fiscal relations and competition; public infrastructure; energy economics; sustainable growth; labour market; taxation; gender issues in economics; health sectors; trade and investment; microeconomics; political economy; consumer behaviour

> Finance and banking – including corporate finance and governance; derivative products; empirical finance; financial modelling; financial econometrics; fixed income management; investment analysis; personal financial planning

> Property studies – including corporate real estate management; housing finance and economics; property investment analysis; property valuation and analysis of prices; real estate development; real estate market analysis and forecasting

industry Links> AusAID > Commonwealth Grants Commission > State Government Department of Trade

& Finance

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/ economics-and-finance

curtin Business School (cBS) is the largest business school in Western Australia, with a student enrolment in excess of 15,000 students. the cBS mission is to prepare its graduates for business careers anywhere in the world. this applied focus extends into cBS’s research activities, by excelling in applied research that produces substantial benefits for both business and the general community while contributing to economic growth and development.

cBS works to further discussion and understanding of contemporary business issues. these include issues of corporate governance and social responsibility, labour market trends, use of information and communication technologies in business and the evolution of electronic markets.

Research programs at cBS are offered as Masters, Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students have access to some of the best facilities and resources available. the cBS Higher Degree by Research unit is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and features secure internet access with the latest computers and software. Students have access to a self-contained common room and each receive an allowance to be used for photocopying, interlibrary loans, local travel costs, data processing and transcriptions.

the following research areas describe studies within each school, however students are encouraged to conduct cross-disciplinary research across these areas.

AccountingThe School of Accounting takes an applied approach to research, maintaining relevance to contemporary business practices. Opportunities for research students are available in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting and auditing, accounting education and accounting information systems.Academics in the School of Accounting have their research published in quality accounting and business journals, as well as professional publications. The School also documents the latest developments in financial reporting, regulation and corporate governance issues in their online journal, Financial Reporting, Regulation and Governance.The School has collaborative research projects with both the private and public sector, nationally and overseas. For example, a current research project in collaboration with Indonesia looks at anti-money laundering strategies towards Indonesian financial service providers.

Key Research themes> Financial accounting – accounting standards,

corporate governance, earning management, environmental and social accounting, measurement and disclosure, accounting in developing countries

> Management accounting and auditing – performance management, management

control systems design, ethical values, auditor judgments

> Accounting education> Accounting information systems

industry Links> CPA Australia> Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia> Western Australian Police Force> Accounting and Finance Association of

New Zealand

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.business.curtin.edu.au/accounting

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ManagementCurtin’s School of Management undertakes research in a diverse range of interests in management and related areas. Our research is enhanced by collaborative links with many external research partners from industry, government and community stakeholders. Our staff have expertise in the supervision of research students, are regularly present at major national and international conferences, publish in leading journals and have been successful in obtaining a number of research grants. Our research activities are aligned with our five main teaching areas:• InternationalBusiness(Asianmanagement,

cross-cultural management, global mindset development, international business activities in emerging markets)

• Management(strategicmanagement,leadership, globalisation, public sector management, management education, organisational change, crisis and security management)

• TourismandEventManagement(networkmanagement, special interest tourism, coastal tourism, tourism policy and planning, event management/MICE, leisure and sport management)

• EntrepreneurshipandInnovation(entrepreneurship and small business, business benchmarking, environmental issues in business)

• HumanResources(attractionandretentionstrategies, performance management, learning and development, international HRM, remuneration and reward management and industrial relations).

The School also publishes the international peer-reviewed Journal of Research and Practice in Human Resource Management.

Key Research themes> corporate social responsibility> cross-cultural management> Global mindset development and framing > Global strategic management> HRM in the mining industry> international HRM/HRD> Management education> Management in Asia> Multi-level institutions and investment risk> network management> Public policy/public sector management> Staff attraction and retention> Sustainability management> tourism policy and planning> Volunteer management > Western Australian small business

benchmarks> Work-life balance in Australasia

industry Links> Australia Post> Australian Human Resource Institute> Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority,

Western Australia > Main Roads Western Australia> Perth Convention Bureau> Tourism Western Australia> Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research

Centre> Financial Academy of the Russian

Government, Moscow> Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research

Centre> Volunteering Western Australia> Western Australian Department of the Premier

and Cabinet> Western Australian Department of

Environment and Conservation

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/management

MarketingCurtin’s School of Marketing has a strong research focus incorporating a variety of research activities and publications. Research from the School has been published in some of the world’s best known journals, demonstrating the quality of research and academic staff. Published work has appeared in the international top five journals including the Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, Psychology and Marketing and the Journal of Retailing.Through the School’s strong industry links, research students can win prizes, appear in publications and develop career networks. An example of this is the School’s exclusive endorsement by the Emerald Publishing Group for its Honours and Higher Degree by Research programs, which has lead to publication opportunities for students. Both staff and students from the School of Marketing have won a number of research awards from publications and conferences worldwide. Some of these awards have included the CBS Teacher of the Year 2008, Curtin Student Guild Supervisor of the Year award in 2007 and conference doctoral colloquiums.

Key Research themes> Advertising (nostalgia, guilt appeals and

beauty types)> Branding> customer relationship management> Social marketing> Stakeholders theory

industry Links> Araluen Botanic Park> BHP Billiton> Department of Information and Resources

Western Australia> Hugo Boss Australia> Tourism Western Australia

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/marketing

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Graduate School of BusinessResearch is a core component of Curtin’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) and is conducted with the aim of making a positive contribution to business, government and the community. GSB researchers have broad academic and industry experience and extensive links to the public and private sectors in Australia and overseas. They are recognised as experts within their fields and are regularly approached to participate in collaborative research projects or provide comment on current issues.The high profile of the School’s researchers attracts postgraduate students from Australia and internationally. Students are supervised by staff members with expertise in their area of business research.GSB hosts several research units and programs which produce a wide range of publications. The School regularly presents specialist seminars and public forums that communicate research findings to the broader community, including industry and practitioner groups.

Key Research themes> Governance and corporate social

responsibility > WiSER: Women in Social and Economic

Research > Applied economics> Oil and gas management> Labour market research

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/ graduate-school-of-business

information SystemsCurtin’s School of Information Systems offers a broad scope of research opportunities for students, ranging from technical areas through to more business-oriented themes. Our research strengths and interests include the areas of Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS), and Logistics/Supply Chain Management (SCM). Our staff are highly qualified to supervise research students using a wide range of research methods. Many have work published in top international journals and have received numerous awards. Research conducted by the School involves collaboration with both private and government sectors, as well as not-for-profit organisations. A recent award winning project with electrical and computer engineering researchers has investigated teaching networking skills to blind and vision-impaired students. Some research outcomes have even resulted in the manufacture of products to benefit the community. One recent example is an automated essay grading system that reduces the time taken by teachers to mark assignments.

Key Research themes> Accessible technology – taught through

the Curtin University Centre for Accessible Technology (CUCAT)

> Business process modelling and improvement

> Decision support systems> Digital ecosystems> information systems development> Management information systems> information systems management > information and knowledge management

> computer networking> Oil and gas management> Organisational issues > Problem solving> Software engineering> Semantic analysis> Supply chain management> System development methodologies> technology transfer

industry Links> Computer Science Corporation> Department of Education> Department of Industry and Resources> IBM> The Asthma Foundation of Western Australia> The Western Australian Association for the Blind

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4301E: researchstudents@cbs.curtin.edu.auW: www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/information-systems

case Study: innovation and the Modern EconomyPromoting innovation and entrepreneurship is a significant part of government policy, however, little is known about the impact of innovation on competition and economic performance. This gap in our knowledge of modern economies is now being addressed by Professor Harry Bloch, Director of the Centre for Research in Applied Economics. Professor Bloch’s research focus is on the underlying mechanisms of firm behaviour, particularly with regard to technical change and dynamic competition.

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Health Sciences: The Faculty is one of the largest centres of multidisciplinary health science training and research in Australia. It employs many leading health practitioners as teaching staff, ensuring there is strong integration of theory, research and practice for our students.

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curtin’s Faculty of Health Sciences is one of the largest centres of multidisciplinary health science training and research in Australia, offering nearly 100 educational programs. it is a leader in health education and research in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and follows a long tradition of discipline-based course delivery to meet the needs of existing health professions.

We employ many leading health practitioners as teaching staff, ensuring there is strong integration of theory, research and practice for our students. the strong practical focus of our courses provides students with a clear pathway into the career of their choice and opportunities for employment in health agencies, research centres, public health institutions, administration and private practices both in Australia and overseas.

the Faculty has established the curtin Health innovation Research institute (cHiRi) – a unique and innovative integration of researchers, educators and health professionals. Special emphasis is placed on the chronic health needs of vulnerable populations. Health Sciences research is further enhanced by studies conducted across the Faculty’s Schools, centres and institutes.

> neuropathological and immunohistochemical studies by electron microscopy

> Drug resistance and virulence in bacteria – epidemiology and molecular mechanisms

> nosocomial pathogens – gene transfer in Staphylococcus aureus

> Human fungal infections – diagnosis and treatment

> Malarial parasites – processing in a murine model

industry LinksSome of the School’s research programs operate under the Western Australian Biomedical Research Institute (WABRI) as part of the Centre for Molecular Technology and Therapeutics (CMTT). This centre is a valuable resource for the state of Western Australia that provides a high quality research, development, teaching, and learning focus for the benefit of industry, government, and the wider community.

More informationProfessor Erik HelmerhorstT: +61 8 9266 7375E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.biomed.curtin.edu.au

international HealthIn honouring its commitment to promoting health and wellbeing globally, the Faculty of Health Sciences has established a Centre for International Health. The Centre has the responsibility for ongoing health education, consultancy and research and development in the international arena.The Centre is dedicated to the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in international health. Through our teaching and research activities we provide graduates with quality education and develop global partnerships to enhance the health and wellbeing of people.The Centre aims to:- Prepare and train professionals for the role of

change agent in dynamic health systems- Develop and provide an understanding of

significant health problems and issues in developed and developing countries

- Facilitate the acquisition of skills for the enhancement of planning, management, evaluation and research of health care.

The Centre will continue to expand its collaboration with overseas universities and other agencies with interests in international health. This will enable staff and students to broaden their relevant research, postgraduate studies, continuing education and other training interests and activities.

Key Research themes> Public health law in East timor> Exclusive breastfeeding as an

intervention to reduce morbidity in developing countries

> Australian and English secondary victims of homicide

> incidence and predictors of disease and injury for veterinarians

> Effects of intimate partner violence on the mental and emotional health and health care seeking behaviour of indian women

> A case study of a program for people living with HiV/AiDS in Mumbai, india

> Prevention of alcohol related harm in the workplace

> tourism and its impact on health: ethnographic development of community validated indicators

> Beyond reproduction: the meaning of health for young and adult women in Papua new Guinea

> Alcohol and drug problems experienced by newly arrived migrant and refugee women

> the impact of collaboration and targeted approaches on the preventative role of general practitioners

> Epidemiology of perinatal and neonatal health in rural Bangladesh

More informationProfessor Paola FerroniT: +61 8 9266 7468E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.cih.curtin.edu.au

Biomedical SciencesCurtin’s School of Biomedical Sciences undertakes high quality applied research with a principle aim to create new knowledge that will contribute to the well being of the community. Graduates from the School have a reputation for excellence and are well received in today’s career markets. Biomedical sciences research at Curtin maintains a strong profile within the field. It is involved in the education and training of medical and biomedical scientists and technicians across eight major disciplines – microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, haematology, clinical cytogenetics, histopathology and human biology. The latest in facilities and technology are available on campus ensuring a high quality research environment in which to study.

Key Research themes> Molecular modelling and rational drug

discovery> Applied bioinformatics – detection and

significance of protein sequence patterns> Diabetes – molecular studies of insulin and

its receptor> Alzheimer’s disease – the role of glycogen

synthase kinase> Prostate cancer – the role of sex steroids> Malignant melanomas – the molecular basis of

their invasiveness> Leukemia – cytogenetics and molecular

characterisation> Molecular genetics – comparative molecular

structure, diversity and function of the MHC, MHC, disease relationships in sheep

> Molecular diagnostics – development of low cost DNA testing in animals

> Blood coagulation and haemostasis – mechanisms that cause increased risk of thrombosis

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case study: Biomedical SciencesAs the prevalence of allergic disease continues to rise biomedical researchers are now investigating how to interfere with the body’s immune response as a more effective remedy than the current pharmacological treatments. At Curtin’s School of Biomedical Sciences, research by the Molecular Immunology Group has focused on the interaction of carbohydrates with proteins. Biochemist and cell biologist Associate Professor Deirdre Coombe is completing platform research that has led to a drug discovery program involving carbohydrates as treatments for allergic diseases.

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nursing and MidwiferyCurtin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery was established within the Faculty of Health Sciences in 1975. The School aims to promote a quality research culture and a flexible academic environment for both students and staff. The School provides education for nurses and midwives, ongoing consultancy with industry partners, research into health care practices and the development of best practice standards in nursing and midwifery. In addition, the School is a leader in postgraduate research programs offering innovative and exciting study opportunities.The School has strong ongoing collaborative links with industry partners in the areas of mental health, community, women and child health, and aged care. Specific grants obtained by staff have also contributed significantly to research into adolescent pregnancy and drug abuse. In addition, the Western Australian Centre for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Midwifery is based at Curtin.

Key Research themes> Adult rehabilitation – physical and

psycho-social issues focusing on client problems and nursing leadership skills

> Domiciliary – advanced health assessment, evidence-based clinical decision making and clinical practice competencies outlined by the Australian Council for Community Nurses Inc.

> Family and community health – cross-cultural health care provision, principles of community development, research-based evidence relating to population health, lifespan development, research methodologies

> infection control – prevention, surveillance, policy develop, population behaviour change, national and international infection control guidelines

> Medical surgical – leadership in acute medical, surgical, clinical nursing

> Mental health – mental health nursing, acute inpatient mental health nursing, community contexts and policy directions, developmental health

> nurse practitioner – diagnostics, quality use of medicines, managerial effectiveness, pharmacotherapeutics

> Perioperative nursing – skills and knowledge for perioperative nursing

More informationAssociate Professor Dianne WynadenT: +61 8 9266 2203E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.nursingandmidwifery.curtin.edu.au

Occupational therapy and Social Work Occupational Therapy research at Curtin is delivered through the Centre for Research into Disability and Society. This is the only occupational therapy research centre in Western Australia. The Centre works in collaboration with the Department of Social Work and Social Policy to strengthen research opportunities and strategic partnerships.The Centre strives to initiate and support research that has a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities, their families and the community at large. It aims to contribute to the creation of healthy, inclusive societies and find innovative solutions to real world problems. The Centre does this through working and conducting research with people with disabilities, their partners and family, and supporting cross-sector and multi-disciplinary approaches to research and problem solving within the disability and rehabilitation sectors. There is a strong emphasis on cultural understanding and diversity.Graduates of Curtin’s Occupational Therapy programs can practice in most countries and are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

Key Research themes> Enhancing capacities in children and

families – promoting positive mental health outcomes and coping strategies for all families and children; development of citizenship skills; preparing children for mainstream education; effects of information and computer technology on school and workplace performance

> citizenship research group – social and civic participation of young people with disabilities; inclusion and participation in citizenship activities; development of citizenship concepts; the implications for health and well-being

> School and family participation research group – family, children and adolescents’ adaptation and transition to community, pre-school and mainstream schooling; mental health and well-being

> Activity participation and inclusive communities – strategies to enhance active participation at all levels and the creation of inclusive communities; self-management of chronic illness and disability; accessible tourism and travel opportunities for people with disabilities; the impact of corporations as social mechanisms influencing health

> Self-management research group – improve quality of life for people with chronic conditions and/or disabilities, through implementation of self-management strategies; influence health and social policy through implementation and use of appropriate programs

> Accessible tourism and disability research group – develop projects enabling optimal and enjoyable travel experiences for people with disabilities, their families and carers

> transition, employment and accommodation research group – transition of young people with disabilities from school to employment and further education; supported accommodation for people with disabilities

More information Professor Tanya PackerT: +61 8 9266 3621E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.ot.curtin.edu.au

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case Study: Water SolutionsCurtin’s Water Quality Research Centre is recognised world-wide for its comprehensive research expertise and leading edge instrumentation for identifying and solving potable water issues. Research conducted combines toxicological studies with existing knowledge of water chemistry to determine whether target compounds exist and if they are harmful to human health. A report will be developed and marketed to water utilities and water research organisations around the world.

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Psychology and Human communication ScienceCurtin’s School of Psychology has a strong emphasis on applied research and actively encourages students to pursue research within the field. The School incorporates an integrated approach to research including an annual conference where students share their ideas and study developments. Quality staff and facilities, together with the quality control and mentoring systems available to students, result in successful outcomes.The School is noted for the applied emphasis of its courses and research programs. In addition to the teaching and research activities, the School also runs a Speech Pathology Clinic and a Psychology Clinic. These clinics provide the opportunity for students to learn in real settings while also delivering a service to members of the public. They represent part of our commitment to the community and to the professions of Psychology and Speech Pathology.

Key Research themes> the adaptation and effectiveness of a

school based depression prevention program for Aboriginal children

> the effects of distracting backgrounds on learning

> An investigation of the mechanisms of worry in generalised anxiety disorder

> the construction of meaning as a key aspect in the recovery from severe trauma

> White Australians’ participation in reconciliation: a contextual analysis

> Growing up after war: a grounded theory of study of young adult refugees

> Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders and conduct disorder as risk factors for substance use disorders in adults

> the emotional development of very preterm infants

More informationProfessor Jan PiekT: +61 8 9266 7990E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.psych.curtin.edu.au

Public HealthCurtin’s School of Public Health is a leader in public health education in Australia. Through our position in the unique geographical location of the Australia/South-East Asia region, we are able to attract some of the best minds, both nationally and internationally, to our School.We have more than 200 students from 30 different countries taking part in the teaching and research programs. Academic staff are actively involved in research and many hold joint appointments and work in collaboration with the research centres across the Faculty of Health Sciences. This reflects the diversity of interests, which come together in areas of study throughout Public Health. The WA Centre for Health Promotion Research is located within the School and provides valuable training and research opportunities for students and staff. International students are encouraged to undertake research that is relevant to their own countries.

Key Research themes> ‘cyber-reach’: peer based mental health

promotion outreach program targeting at risk groups using internet chat rooms – develop, implement and evaluate protocols and strategies for online, peer-based internet outreach

> Peer outreach program for same sex attracted youth – develop a clearly defined and documented model of peer-based support and education

> Supporting and evaluating the health promotion role of rural pharmacies – document and evaluate the role of rural pharmacists in public health and health promotion

> Western Australian arthritis and osteoporosis research – the effect of a random resistance exercise and walking intervention on the prevention of bone loss in older men

> the effects of dietary macronutrients on chylomicron metabolism and cardiovascular disease risk

> the effects of dietary fats on the development of Alzheimer’s Disease

> Feeding the very preterm infant> Promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing

sedentary behaviour of children using a multi-disciplinary approach

> Development of lupin based fermented functional foods, a joint project with indonesian institute of Sciences

> the effects of processing variables on the quality of extruded products of grain legumes

> Development of methods to predict Asian noodle quality from wheat flour characteristics

industry LinksSome of the School’s research programs operate under the Western Australian Biomedical Research Institute (WABRI) as part of the Centre for Molecular Technology and Therapeutics (CMTT). This centre is a valuable resource for the state of Western Australia and provides a high quality research, development, teaching, and learning focus for the benefit industry, government, and the wider community.

More informationAssociate Professor Bruce MaycockT: +61 8 9266 7988E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.publichealth.curtin.edu.au

PharmacyCurtin’s School of Pharmacy has a strong national and international reputation in teaching and research established over a period of 30 years. Our dedicated team of staff is experienced in supervising a wide range of postgraduate projects, both scientific and clinical. With high quality research facilities, we are committed to research excellence through collaborative projects with other research institutions, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, healthcare providers and government.The School focuses its research activities on key areas of the pharmaceutical sciences and the professional practice of pharmacy. This innovative research is grouped into three main clusters: Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Biology, Clinical and Professional Practice. Opportunities exist for research students to undertake studies in fundamental aspects of drug discovery, drug action, drug delivery and formulation science, or applied areas of healthcare delivery.

Key Research themes> nanopartical drug delivery –

the development of smart surface nanoparticles for organ specific delivery of small drugs, peptides, proteins and vaccines and the evaluation of risk associated with particular carriers

> targeted delivery to the skin – delivery both to and through the skin to develop optimised delivery systems for small drugs, peptides and cosmeceuticals

> implantable delivery systems – developing novel systems for the controlled release of naltrexone to aid in the management of dependence

> Molecular modelling and computational chemistry – investigating the molecular forces that determine the stability and activity of biomolecules, the behaviour of polymeric drug delivery systems, and the specificity and strength of drug-protein interactions

> natural products and traditional medicines – the isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from natural sources, in particular from traditional Australian and Asian medicinal plants

> Pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry – heterocyclic chemistry, in particular the synthesis of potential antimalarial therapeutics including piperaquine and cryptolepine derivatives

> Pharmacogenetics – the aetiology and pharmaceutical treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases

> P-gycoprotein and multiple drug resistance

> Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics – pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic studies of antimalarial drugs

More informationAssociate Professor Kevin BattyT: +61 8 9266 3941E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.pharmacy.curtin.edu.au

PhysiotherapyCurtin’s School of Physiotherapy is an international leader in physiotherapy and related research. The School has excellent facilities, which, together with established collaborations with other research and community organisations, support leading-edge research opportunities. Current research activity includes laboratory based studies (using 3D real time kinematics and kinetics, 24 channel EMG, isokinetic dynamometry, DEXA, real time diagnostic ultrasound and expired gas analysis), hospital or other clinical facility research and community research involving thousands of participants.The School has a mix of highly successful, internationally recognised researchers and early career researchers. The School’s staff and research students have strong links within the university sector nationally and internationally and with clinical and industry partners.

Key Research themes> Musculosketetal pain – the development,

classification and management of spinal pain and motor control dysfunction in a broad cross section of the community

> Manual therapy – the mechanisms and efficacy of movement based interventions to minimise musculoskeletal pain and enhance movement

> Bone and joint health – prevention of falls, osteoporosis prevention and movement maintenance in osteoarthritis

> Sports injuries – the biomechanical risk factors and injury interventions for people engaging in high demand sporting activities.

> Ergonomics – the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders related to prolonged postures

> Pulmonary rehabilitation – physiological responses to exercise tests and the efficacy of exercise training and self management interventions to reduce healthcare burden for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma

> Physical activity – use of physical activity for groups with diabetes, obesity, dementia and cerebral palsy as a means of preventing or minimising morbidity

> neuroscience and trauma

More informationProfessor Tony WrightT: +61 8 9266 3618 E: researchstudents@health.curtin.edu.auW: www.physiotherapy.curtin.edu.au

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Humanities: The Faculty conducts a wide range of pure and applied research in the areas of the arts, social sciences, built environment and education. Many of our staff members undertake collaborative research with national and international university partners, government organisations and industry.

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curtin’s Faculty of Humanities finds solutions to real world problems by undertaking research with practical, social and industry applications. the Faculty conducts a wide range of pure and applied research in the areas of the arts, social sciences, built environment and education. Many of our staff members undertake collaborative research with national and international university partners, government organisations and industry. the Faculty is also actively involved in creative production in the areas of art, film and television, performance studies and literature and, in areas such as architecture and design, research and creative production activities frequently overlap.

the research and creative production activities of the Faculty are expanding rapidly, with perhaps the most notable recent development being the appointment of a new research team to the curtin university Sustainability Policy (cuSP) institute. Another significant initiative is the centre for Advanced Studies in Australia, Asia and the Pacific (cASAAP) and the South Asia Research unit (SARu) that coordinates and provides a focus for teaching and research on South Asia in the humanities and social sciences.

Asian Languages and Asian StudiesCurtin’s Department of Asian Languages has expertise in Linguistics and Language Studies with a particular focus on Chinese, Indonesian Japanese and Korean languages. Research areas include semantics, pragmatics and syntax of the four languages, and the acquisition of second language (L2) studies. The Department also specialises in asian studies, emphasising intercultural and cross-cultural analysis to achieve a better understanding of the diverse cultures of Asia. Its strengths are in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, translation studies, and socio-cultural analysis. In recent years the Department has devoted special attention to the study of Asian religions and belief systems.

Key Research themes > Vague language: important functions of

vague language in business negotiations > Request strategies: how do we request

and what strategies do we employ?> the study of chinese synonyms> Bilingualism> Expression of emotion in Japanese> Semantic analyses of Japanese

synonyms (nSM theory)> implications of left-branching language

processing (Korean)> Korean language and thought> Language typology> Asian religions, especially islam, taoism,

Buddhism, Hinduism and christianity> Belief systems not covered by the

universal religions, e.g. Shintoism, Javanism, ancestor worship

> chinese philosophy and religion> indonesian politics and social change> Asian business culture

industry Links> Australia-Indonesia Business Council of WA

(AIBC-WA)> Westralian Indonesian Language Teachers

Association (WILTA)> EDWA (TEE examination boards) for all four

languages > Korea Australia Research Centre (KAREC) at

the University of New South Wales> Academy of Korean Studies, Seoul, Korea

More informationGrace ZhangT: +61 8 9266 1000E: hum-postgrad@curtin.edu.auW: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools SSAL/asian_languages/

Built Environment Curtin’s School of the Built Environment is comprised of three Departments: Architecture and Interior Architecture, Construction Management, and Urban and Regional Planning. All of the disciplines in the School are concerned with quality of life and lifestyle issues ranging from sustainable environmental design to product design and art.Staff and postgraduate students in the School maintain an active research profile. As well as traditional forms of research, staff contribute to the cultural wealth of the community through their creative work. Artists, designers and architects work across a wide range of creative fields presenting the outcomes of their research by exhibiting their work, undertaking commissions and engaging with the community to produce new creative works.The School provides practical and applied research programs that address the multiple needs of architecture, interior design, the building industry, government planning agencies and the broader social and cultural domains of the community.

Key Research themes> Architectural history and theory> Architectural heritage and conservation> Architectural design> Architectural science and technology > Building science and techniques > Building construction management and

project planning > community planning> interior design> Housing markets, development,

management> Land use and environmental planning> Quantity surveying > Regional analysis and development> transport planning> urban design> urban analysis and development

More informationT: +61 8 9266 1000E: hum-postgrad@curtin.edu.auW: http://www.humanities.curtin.edu.au/ schools/BE/

cultural HeritageThe field of contemporary cultural heritage studies theorises and critiques material culture expressions of identity, both national and local. It works to protect tangible and intangible heritage and to empower marginalised groups to express their identity through memory. Curtin’s research strengths within this field are:• Historyandcontemporarymanagement

of architecture, art and movable heritage resources; interpretation of Australian art and architecture; international links.

• Heritagemanagement:recentdevelopmentsinclude community development through heritage and community healing following trauma. At the national government level, values rather than places are now protected.

• Museology:arapidlydevelopingfieldasthepreviously assumed transparency of museum work has been discredited. Curtin researches museology substantially through the framework of New Museology which aims to be responsive to communities, is politically aware and committed to remembering the everyday.

Key Research themes> trauma and cultural healing: research

that tries to move beyond the usual commemorative response to trauma which has been either to foreground the dominant position, or to put forward two (or potentially more) view points as if they were equal.

> World heritage: examination of the way in which western themes structure a site even when it is intended that Indigenous themes do so.

> Globalisation: elements of globalisation’s twin themes of homogenisation and local resistance have been present in museums for a long time; research into the way western cultural imperialistic interpretation continues even though many museums claim to resist it.

> Heritage management: protection of the community’s interest and investment in its heritage in the context of commercial pressures and globalisation.

industry Links:> Art Gallery of Western Australia> Engineers Australia> Fremantle Arts Centre> Heritage Council of Western Australia> International Council of Museums, Australia> ICOFOM, the Museology Committee of the

International Council of Museums> Museums Australia> National Trust of Australia (Western Australia)> Perth City Council> Perth Zoo> Western Australian Maritime Museum> Western Australian Museum

More informationT: +61 8 9266 1000E: hum-postgrad@curtin.edu.auW: http://www.humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/ BE/cultural_heritage.cfm

Design and ArtCurtin’s School of Design and Art is a unique centre for postgraduate research in the region. The School encourages emerging artists and designers to fully develop their creativity, versatility, knowledge and research capabilities in a world where visual technologies have become a key element of life. The School is a recognised leader in the area of practical research and all staff are practising professional artists and designers.The Department of Design provides support for multidisciplinary study and research in design and innovation at postgraduate level and supports students in undertaking research involving design activity regardless of the discipline area. Staff have international profiles in design research across areas from creative arts to engineering and business. The Department of Art has a national and international profile in the area of creative production research. Its research programs support a number of areas that are tailored to the individual research interests of its students.

Key Research themesDepartment of Design:> Design studies, philosophy, history and

promotion> cultural heritage and material culture studies > Electronic arts> Multimedia design > Fashion and textile design> complex socio-technical systems> Design processes and optimisation> Signage systems> crime prevention and anti-terrorism design> transport systems> Business process design> information systems design> Design of e-learning systems> Health systems and products> colour theoryDepartment of Art> Material culture> Jewellery production> Painting> Photography> Print media> Sculpture> Electronic arts> Visual arts> creative arts> contemporary art practices> Art history and theory> Fashion

industry Links> John Curtin Gallery> Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)> National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)> Bureau of Ideas> Australian Council of University Art and

Design Schools (ACUADS)

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case Study: internal MigrationCurtin’s Associate Professor Wanning Sun is undertaking research into the cultural and social consequences of internal migration in China. Particular focus is placed on the movement of women from the Anhui region to large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Sun is directing her research towards the media experience of mobile populations and the connection between translocalism and transnationalism.

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EducationCurtin’s School of Education has made significant impact at the state, national and international levels in teaching, research and consultancy. There are opportunities for research and postgraduate studies, as well as strong links with the government and private educational communities.Educational research is by nature social research and the results are used to inform learning and teaching practice. The research program is supervised by academic staff with strong national and international research experience and they are recognised experts in their respective fields. Our staff currently hold Australian Competitive Grants in the areas of curriculum design, educational change and innovation, school leadership and transformation, stimulant and non-stimulant medication on the developmental wellbeing of children with ADHD, early childhood research, inclusive education, information and communication technologies, and science and mathematics education.The doctoral research program provides students with advanced in-depth knowledge related to their profession and involvement in research work closely linked to the improvement of their professional practice.

Key Research themes> Animations and learning> computer assisted learning> curriculum development and

implementation> Designing learning materials> Educational leadership and teacher

change> Histories of schools, systems, regions> Language and literacy development> Learning environments> Managing educational change

> Policy development and mapping> Special education> Mathematics education and numeracy

development> Student retention> Graduate teachers> Science, Mathematics and ict in rural

locations.

industry Links> Western Australian Department of Education

and Training> Western Australian College of Teaching> Cambridge University Examinations

Syndicate, UK> Australian Association of Independent

Schools> Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd> Children’s Hospital Education Research

Institute, Westmead, NSW> Western Australian Catholic Education Office> Curriculum Evaluation and Management

Centre, University of Durham, UK> Murdoch University, Western Australia> Australian Research Council> Participation Directorate of the Western

Australian Department of Education and Training

> Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (STAWA)

> International Centre for Adaptation Science (ICAS)

> Centre for Higher Education Development> University of Maputo, Mozambique

More informationT: +61 8 9266 1000E: hum-postgrad@curtin.edu.auW: http://www.humanities.curtin.edu.au/ schools/EDU/

Media, culture and creative ArtsResearch programs in Curtin’s School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts (MCCA) build on an outstanding reputation as the provider of high quality education in the fields of journalism; librarianship and corporate information management; internet studies; film and television; media studies; literary and cultural studies; creative writing; and mass communication. MCCA supports a vibrant and positive postgraduate research culture, which includes many opportunities to interact with a wide-range of leading researchers. We currently undertake research supervision for a diverse and talented group of students, provided by internationally experienced staff. MCCA research engages with and responds to the range of digital technologies that are transforming all aspects of media, communication and creative practice. Research projects are supported by access to industry standard equipment and highly trained and experienced technical staff. It supports various forms of scholarly enquiry, including purely academic research, practice-base research, and research with a creative component. There is a focus on the use of technology to produce imaginative and sustainable outcomes and solutions in a range of professional, industry and creative contexts.

Key Research themes> Literary and cultural studies> creative writing> Performance studies> information and library studies> Film and television> Journalism> internet studies> Media studies> Mass communication

industry Links> Australian Society of Authors> Australian Library and Information Association> Internet Society of Australia> Australian Journalists Association> Australian Film Commission

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Social Sciences Research in Social Sciences at Curtin is international, intercultural and cross cultural. It covers discipline areas including anthropology, development studies, geography, history, international relations, politics and sociology. In supporting a lively and rigorous research culture amongst its staff, research students and early career researchers, Social Sciences encourages the examination of diverse topics and fields, from remote area communities within Australia to South Asia, Western Europe to Papua New Guinea or East Asia, South Africa to the life of neighbourhoods in the immediate vicinity of Curtin’s Bentley campus. A core strength of research in Social Sciences at Curtin is our diverse student and staff population. We have developed a research community of engaged and recognised scholars who are working on innovative and creative research projects, often in partnership with external bodies. Most recently, Social Sciences staff and students have entered into innovative teaching and research partnerships with members of Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute to develop new ways of researching and teaching sustainability and development issues.

Key Research themes> Australian politics and history> Biography and autobiography> Demography> Environmental management> Health and illness> Gender and ethnic relations> indigenous issues> industrial history> international development studies> Local history> Media> Memory studies> Migration> national security studies> natural resource management> Oral history> Regional studies> Refugees and human rights> Sustainable living

> technology and work> terrorism> tourism, sport and recreation studies> urban, rural, and regional development

planning

industry Links> AusAID> Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies> Bangladesh Institute for Ocean Management> Bangladesh Maritime Research Centre> Cocoa & Coconut Institute of Papua

New Guinea> Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable

Tourism> Cooperative Research Centre for Desert

Knowledge> CSIRO> Department of Environment and Conservation> Department of Sport and Recreation> Heritage Council> Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata,

India> International Institute for Environment &

Development, London> Midland Redevelopment Authority> Outback Areas of South Australia Community

Trust> Papua New Guinea Oil Palm Research

Association> World Bank

More informationT: + 61 8 9266 1000E: hum-postgrad@curtin.edu.auW: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/ SSAL/social_sciences/

Sustainability The Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute was established in January 2008. It aims to be an innovative provider of frontline research, teaching and advice on sustainability policy. The concept of sustainability is relatively new, but is rapidly becoming a key issue in public policy theory and practice. CUSP undertakes key research activities and offers exciting multi-level and multi-disciplinary sustainability programs, drawing upon nationally and internationally renowned scholars and practitioners. These state of the art programs provide students with the tools to consider the broader picture with a solution-focused approach to the major challenges posed by climate change, resource depletion, and other major environmental issues.Curtin is internationally recognised for its work on sustainable cities, especially transport and planning policy, and sustainability innovation policy. Research also focuses on sustainable regions and coasts, and the implementation of sustainability through policy strategies and community engagement.CUSP has attracted a number of research grants from prestigious funding bodies, such as the Australian Research Council, and has a partnership arrangement with Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), one of the world’s leading planning, engineering, program and construction management organisations.

Key Research themes> Sustainable cities – city policy, urban

planning, transport, water and waste> Sustainable regions and coasts – natural

resource management, rangelands, coasts and the sea, regional and rural Western Australia, Indigenous economic sustainability

> Sustainable global development – climate change response, innovation in technology, renewable energy, population policy, women and development

> Sustainable governance, economics and education – social justice, environmental justice, globalisation, policy development, reflexive governance, sustainability mapping and planning, adaptive management, participatory democracy, sustainability education, social movements to achieve sustainability

industry Links> Cooperative Research Centres in Sustainable

Built Environments and Desert Knowledge> Sustainable Tourism Cooperative

Research Centre> CSIRO > Western Australian Local Government

Association> Habitat for Humanity > Sustainable Transport Coalition> Community Arts Network

More informationT: +61 8 9266 9030E: hum-postgrad@curtin.edu.auW: www.sustainability.curtin.edu.au

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case Study: SustainabilityThe Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute was established in January 2008. The Institute’s state of the art programs provide students with the tools to consider the broader picture with a solution-focused approach to the major challenges posed by climate change, resource depletion, and other major environmental issues. Curtin is internationally recognised for its work on sustainable cities, especially transport and planning policy, and sustainability innovation policy.

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Science and Engineering: The Faculty is committed to providing cutting-edge research to the world market through strong ties with other universities, research groups and industry, and support from the Australian Research Council. In addition to this collaboration, the Faculty’s strength in research is underpinned by our outstanding research centres.

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curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to providing cutting-edge research to the world market through strong ties with other universities, research groups and industry, and support from the Australian Research council. in addition to this collaboration, the Faculty’s strength in research is underpinned by our outstanding research centres.

Science and Engineering is one of the largest Faculties within curtin with a current student population of nearly 7500 students. the Faculty is located across five campuses, including the main Bentley campus, the Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, and the Muresk institute, comprising campuses in northam, Margaret River and technology Park, Bentley. Our regional campuses allow students to study and live surrounded by industry and gain better experience within their chosen fields.

Science and Engineering is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in innovative applications of technology as a contribution to the advancement of scientific knowledge, understanding and community relevance.

Agriculture and EnvironmentCurtin is a leader in agricultural and environmental research supported by state of the art facilities and campuses located within the heart of industry. Research is taken in the fields of agribusiness, agriculture, aquaculture, environmental biology, farming, horticulture, rangeland ecology and viticulture and oenology. Students can study at Curtin’s Muresk Institute with campuses spread throughout the Western Australian rural area. The Muresk Northam campus is located within the agricultural sector, allowing students to work and learn through hands-on experience and interaction with local industry members. Curtin’s viticulture and oenology studies are conducted in Margaret River, the leading wine growing region of Western Australia.Curtin is home to a multi-million dollar Aquatic Research Laboratory, enhancing outcomes within the field of aquaculture research.

Key Research themes> Agribusiness – marketing, supply chain

management, consumer behaviours, agricultural knowledge, quality assurance, industry analysis and development, sustainable systems and rural development

> Agriculture – agronomy, intercropping, agroforestry, allelopathy, organic farming, soil science, waste utilisation, land care, animal nutrition and production, pasture and grazing management, wool technology

> Aquatic science and resource management – aquaculture technology, coastal zone management, hatchery management, crustacean farming, shellfish and fin-fish aquaculture, fisheries management, polyculture, seafood science

> Environmental biology – aquatic science, ecotoxicology, impacts of chronic fish pollution, water quality, artificial wetlands, salt lakes, entomology, insert ecology, pest control, plant ecology and propagation

> Farming systems – rural development, farm management, finance and accounting, livestock and machinery economics, computer decision aids, farming systems analysis, computer modelling

> Horticulture – production of fruits and vegetables, post harvest technology, tropical horticulture, growth regulators in fruit crops, marketing floriculture, apiculture, organic plant production

> Viticulture and oenology – grape and vine physiology, plant stress responses, water relations and leaf gas exchange, stable isotope discrimination, small-scale production systems

> Rangeland ecology – arid landscape ecology, assessment and monitoring, natural resources management, pastoral production systems, grazing systems, land rehabilitation

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4816 E: sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au W: www.scieng.curtin.edu.au/research/ agriculture.cfm

case Study: AquacultureCurtin is a leader in agricultural and environmental research supported by state of the art facilities and campuses located within the heart of industry. Muresk Institute’s Aquatic Science and Resource Management stream specialises in the areas of – aquaculture technology, coastal zone management, hatchery management, crustacean farming, shellfish and fin-fish aquaculture, fisheries management, polyculture, seafood science.

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chemical and PetroleumCurtin conducts research programs through its Departments of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering. Chemical engineering focuses on advancing research in the key areas of value-added resources and energy processing. It is a core participant in three Cooperative Research Centres, and is continuously winning significant research support from governments and industries.The Department has three main research strains: fundamental research that generates basic knowledge relevant to chemical engineering; applied generic research that improves our understanding of chemical engineering processes; and applied research that leads to improved technologies in the industry.The Department of Petroleum Engineering has research as the main focus of its future, and boasts capabilities not readily available in other departments. It has a world-class experimental centre known as the Woodside Research Facility which focuses on a number of practical research areas, and was the recipient of the top Australian award (The Eureka Prize) for innovations in engineering technology (Professor Robert Amin).

Key Research Areas> Biochemical engineering> crystallisation/precipitation > Environmental engineering > Process modelling and simulation > Process optimisation and control > Systems engineering and information

technology > thermal energy engineering and coal

utilisation> Fluid flow> Wellbore stability> Reservoir engineering> Synthetic natural gas hydrate> Advanced water abatement in oil and gas

reservoirs> cO2 capture and separation program> LnG production> Gas dehydration> Sub-sea communications

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4816 E: sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au W: www.scieng.curtin.edu.au/research/ chempet.cfm

computing, Spatial Science and Electrical EngineeringComputing, spatial sciences and electrical engineering are three key areas of study with Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.Computing at Curtin has an active research program with a large and growing collection of PhD students. Several researchers in the Department are well known internationally for contributions to their fields. We also host the only Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Western Australia for research into large scale pattern recognition.Using state of the art facilities, Curtin’s Department of Spatial Sciences provides quality, internationally recognised teaching and research in the areas of surveying, geodesy, geographic information science, cartography and mine and engineering surveying. Students have access to the recently opened Spatial Science Studios. Curtin’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is recognised for its very strong research performance and industry involvement and interaction. Research activities focus on its research centres and groups, which include the Communications and Signal Processing Group (CSP), Communications Technology Research Group (CTRG), Research Institute of Sustainable Energy (RISE) and the Instrumentation Research Group (IRG).

Key Research themes> Multi-sensor processing and content

analysis> Adaptive user interfaces> Software engineering> telecommunications research> communications and signal processing> communications technology> Renewable energy> instrumentation and intelligent systems> Power systems> Advanced distributed simulation> Spatial sciences – geodesy, gravity and

coordinate systems, photogrammetry and remote sensing, positioning and navigation, precise engineering surveys, spatial analysis and modelling, spatial information systems and data handling, terrestrial laser scanning

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4816 E: sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au W: www.scieng.curtin.edu.au/research/ computing.cfm

Mechanical and civil EngineeringResearch within Curtin’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is still young, however, its research profile is set to grow. Already it is internationally competitive in selected areas. All members of its staff are active in research. The research conducted ranges from fundamental to application driven (and industrially sponsored). An emerging strength of the Department is its ability to form and work in multidisciplinary teams.Research and consultant activity within the Department of Civil Engineering is directed towards topics where substantial staff expertise is available and strong industrial links have been developed.

Key Research themesMechanical Engineering> Appropriate technology> Biomechanics> Flow-structure interaction> Fluid dynamics> Heat transfer> Mechatronics/robotics> Modular and industrial automation> Materials> Vibration and noisecivil Engineering> Low profile antennas for portable and

base stations> High frequency circuit design and

optimisation> Adaptive signal processing in mobile

radios> trellis coded advanced digital

modulation techniques> Very high resolution uHF channel

sounding techniques> transmission channel characterisation

and modelling inside buildings and mine tunnels

> Multiple access techniques for integrating voice, data and video signals

> integrated underground mine communications systems

> Wavelet coded videos for wireless transmission

> Remote information Management system for pasturage applications

> Hydrogen fuel cells> testing of stand-alone power systems

and components> Distributed generation > Small wind turbines> Sustainability in the built environment> Wireless systems> Signal processing> networking> Lightwave and electronic systems > Electromagnetic compatibility

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4816 E: sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au W: www.scieng.curtin.edu.au/research/ mechcivil.cfm

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case Study: Renewable EnergyWith fossil fuels becoming exhausted, research that promotes the development of renewable energy technologies will become increasingly important for the world’s energy security and sustainable development. Curtin’s Department of Chemical Engineering is working on a new international project to develop a flexible biomass gasification technology for distributed power generation. Curtin is working in collaboration with universities in China and Japan and is funded by the Australian Federal Government’s focus on renewable energy, as part of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate.

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ScienceScience at Curtin is divided into five main areas: applied physics; applied chemistry; medical imaging; mathematics and statistics; and science and engineering education. Research within these areas is undertaken in first-rate facilities with internationally experienced teaching staff. The area of Science maintains a commitment to scholarship and excellence and is open to flexible learning opportunities. It places a large investment in rewarding staff and academic achievements as well as developing strong working relationships with industry and community sectors. Completing research at Curtin, students will experience a hands-on approach and create strong professional and personal networks with industry personnel.

Key Research themes> Applied physics – isotope science, remote

sensing, materials research, marine science and technology, astronomy

> Applied chemistry – nanochemistry, applied organic geochemistry, water quality research, corrosion research

> Medical imaging – characterisation of diagnostic x-ray beams, Monte Carlo techniques, medical imaging, infant feeding mechanisms and abnormal feeding characteristics, telemedicine, incidence of stenosis and circulation problems in the lower limbs

> Mathematics and statistics – operations research, control theory, optimal control, applied mathematics, combinatorial mathematics, probability theory and statistics

> Science and mathematics education – curriculum development and evaluation, alternative frameworks in science, problem-centred learning in mathematics, classroom environment and students’ learning, student assessment, affective aspects of science and technology education, cross-cultural studies, online learning

More informationT: +61 8 9266 4816 E: sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au W: www.scieng.curtin.edu.au/research/ science.cfm

Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)The Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) has been locally and internationally recognised as a provider of excellence in minerals education, research and industry service since 1902. WASM is one of only three national university schools endorsed by the Minerals Council of Australia as a preferred national provider of mining engineering education through Mining Education Australia and of Minerals Tertiary Education through the Metallurgical Education Partnership (MEP).The School offers a range of research programs in fields such as mining engineering and mine surveying, mineral exploration and mining geology, extractive metallurgy, minerals engineering and mineral economics.The main campus of WASM is in Kalgoorlie, the centre of the historic and famous Goldfields Region. This proximity to mining activity gives WASM graduates the opportunity to gain a high quality education that combines practical and theoretical elements effectively.Both government and the mining industry are strong supporters of current research activities that include links with the A.J. Parker Cooperative Research Centre for Hydrometallurgy and the Key Centre for Resource Exploration.

Key Research themes> Applied geology – environmental

geoscience and hydrogeology; mineral exploration and ore deposits; marine and coastal sedimentary systems; petrology, geochemistry and microstructure; regional geology and tectonics; regolith geology and remote sensing

> Mine planning and surveying – utilisation of remote, satellite based, techniques for monitoring of mining subsidence; development of shaft and ore-pass inspection system; Laser Stope Surveying System (L3S); wall station surveying; new underground haulage systems; open pit load-haul operating practices; modelling and optimisation of mining systems

> Mineral economics – analysing mineral markets; minerals and economic development; mineral sector competitiveness; statistical considerations of progressive value and risk in mineral exploration; recent Australian junior exploration floats and their implications for IPOs

> Mining equipment – optimising maintenance of mining equipment; novel mining equipment; non-destructive testing of wire ropes

> Metallurgy – hydrometallurgy; mineral processing; non-ferrous pyrometallurgy; sustainable hydrometallurgy

> Exploration geophysics – rock property characterisation; modelling elastic properties of fractured reservoirs; simulation of rock properties from microstructure; greenhouse gas (CO2) sensing; physical modelling of reservoirs; sea-bed electromagnetics; ore-body delineation; future water storage options

> Spatial sciences – Geographic Information Science (GIS); remote sensing; deformation monitoring

More information T: +61 8 9266 4816 E: sciengresearch@curtin.edu.au W: www.scieng.curtin.edu.au/research/ wasm.cfm

case Study: creating clean coalResearch in clean coal technology (CCT) has become significant over recent years. CCTs are needed to reduce emissions and waste across coal extraction, preparation and use. Curtin has established three international CCT projects as part of the Australian Institute of Coal Strategies (AICoalS) initiative. AICoalS is directed at engaging high coal-use developing countries, such as China and India, and Curtin has been part of significant agreements with Asian universities to further research into clean coal within the region.

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university Research institutesCentre for Advanced Studies in Australia, Asia and the Pacific (CASAAP)

Curtin University Sustainable Policy Institute (CUSP)

Digital Ecosystems and Business Intelligence Institute (DEBII)

Institute for Multi-sensor Processing and Content Analysis (IMPCA)

Institute of Theoretical Physics

John Curtin Institute for Public Policy (JCIPP)

Nanochemistry Research Institute (NRI)

National Drug Research Institute (NDRI))

The Institute for Geoscience Research (TIGeR)

Western Australian Biomedical Research Institute (WABRI)

university Research centresCurtin Indigenous Research Centre

Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer Control (CBRCC)

Centre for Developmental Health (CDH)

Centre for Ecosystem Diversity and Dynamics (CEDD)

Centre for International Health (CIH)

Centre for Labour Market Research

Centre for Marine Science & Technology (CMST)

Centre for Materials Research (CMR)

Centre for Population Health Research (CPHR)

Centre for Research in Applied Economics (CRAE

Centre for Research into Disability and Society (CRDS)

Centre for Research on Ageing (CRA)

Curtin Centre for Advanced Energy Science and Engineering (CCAESE)

Curtin Centre for Rock Characterisation (CCRC)

Curtin Industrial Modelling & Optimisation (CIMO)

Isotope Science Research Laboratories

Psychological Wellbeing Across the Lifespan (PsyLife)

Research Centre for Applied Psychology (ReCAP)

Science & Mathematics Education Centre (SMEC

Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research (WACHPR)

Western Australian Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre (WAOIGC)

Government Funded institutes and centresCentre for Excellence in Radio Astronomy

Centre for High Definition Geophysics

Centre for Sport and Recreation Research

John De Laeter Centre for Mass Spectrometry (JdLMS)

Western Australian Nanochemistry Research Institute (WANRI)

Western Australian Telecommunications Research Institute (WATRI)

Multi-institutional Research centresAustralian Centre for Geomechanics

Australian Housing & Urban Research Institute (AHURI)

Australian Institute for Coal Strategies (AICoalS)

Centre for Exploration Targeting

Geothermal Centre of Excellence

iVEC - The Hub of Advanced Computing in Western Australia

Nanoscale Characterisation Centre (NCC)

Planning and Transport Research Centre (PaTREC)

WA Energy Research Alliance (WA:ERA)

Western Australian Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care (WACCPC)

Western Australian Centre for Urban Design (WACUD)

Western Australian Marine Science Institute (WAMSI)

Western Australian Satellite Technology and Applications Consortium

cooperative Research centrescore

Australian Biosecurity CRC (AB-CRC)

Australian Seafood CRC

CRC for Construction Innovation

CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC)

CRC for Spatial Information (CRCSI)

CRC for Sustainable Resource Processing (CSRP)

CRC for Water Quality & Treatment

CRC Mining

CRC for Sustainable Tourism (ST CRC)

Desert Knowledge CRC (DKCRC)

Parker CRC for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions (ParkerIII)

Supporting

CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE)

CRC for Innovative Grain Food Products

CRC for Integrated Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM)

industry Research centresAlcoa Research Centre for Stronger Communities (ARCSC)

Rio Tinto Centre for Materials and Sensing in Mining

Curtin Water Quality Research Centre (CWQRC) (Water Corporation)

Environmental Health Impact Assessment WHO Collaborating Centre

Housing and Urban Research Institute of Western Australia (AHURI WA)

Woodside Research Facility (WRF)

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curtin offers a wide range of support services and programs to ensure our research students get the most out of their education experience.

Financial SupportAll Curtin research students receive an annual allowance for consumables, fieldwork, data processing, local travel and attendance at conferences.

Scholarshipswww.scholarships.curtin.edu.auThere is a wide range of scholarships available to help you complete your research studies at Curtin.

Endeavour international Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EiPRS)The Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS) provides international students with the opportunity to obtain postgraduate research qualifications and gain experience with leading Australian researchers. All successful recipients of an EIPRS are awarded a living allowance scholarship, valued at AUD$20,007 per annum (2008 value).

curtin international Research tuition Scholarship (ciRtS)The Curtin International Research Tuition Scholarship (CIRTS) provides international students with the opportunity to obtain postgraduate research qualifications and experience with leading Australian researchers. A CIRTS provides payment of tuition fees plus a living allowance scholarship, valued at AUD$20,007 per annum (2008 value). The availability of a CIRTS should be discussed with your potential supervisor.

AusAiD ScholarshipsInternational students from developing countries should check the Australian Government website at www.australianscholarships.gov.au for further information on scholarships available.

Australian Development ScholarshipsAustralian Development Scholarships (ADS) are fully funded by the Australian Government. These scholarships are intended to assist people from developing countries to gain further skills, knowledge and qualifications that will enable them to make a contribution to the development of their country.Further ADS information is available from the Australian Diplomatic Mission office in each country or from the AusAID website at www.australianscholarships.gov.au.

Australian Leadership AwardsThe Australian Leadership Award (ALA) is an award under which the Australian Government offers scholarships and fellowships for current and future leaders from the Asia-Pacific Region. The awards provide exceptional educational opportunities in Australia. They are awarded to people who are already leaders or have a potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.ALA will provide scholarships for longer-term postgraduate study at Masters or Doctoral levels and fellowships for short-term research, study or professional attachments. They will bring around 3,200 scholars and fellows to study in Australia in the five years from 2006-2011.For further information please visit www.australianscholarships.gov.auFor information on Curtin’s services and support programs for AusAID students visit www.ausaid.curtin.edu.au.

curtin careers centrewww.careers.curtin.edu.auThe Curtin Careers Centre promotes, supports and encourages the career development and employment needs of Curtin students by delivering a trusted, valued service that is focused and forward thinking.

curtin university Postgraduate Students’ Association (cuPSA)cupsa.curtin.edu.auThe Curtin University Postgraduate Students’ Association (CUPSA) represents all postgraduate students at Curtin. It is an organisation offering academic and professional networks run for and by postgraduate students.

Humanities Association of Postgraduate Students (HAPS)www.hgso.curtin.edu.au/student_info/associations.cfmHumanities Association of Postgraduate Students (HAPS) represents your interests on central faculty committees, introduces you to social and intellectual networks, and serves as an immediate source of advice and information.

Library Postgraduate Student Serviceswww.library.curtin.edu.auCurtin’s library located on the main Bentley campus offers a wide range of support services for all students. There are additional services for postgraduate students including study facilities, workshops, research skill development and referencing help.

Postgraduate Orientationwww.oweek.curtin.edu.au On your arrival at Curtin you will participate in a two-week orientation. There are additional events and programs run specifically for postgraduate students to help you prepare for your time at Curtin. For more information and to view the latest timetable, please visit the O Week website.

Seminars for Students and Supervisors (Higher Degree by Research)www.research.curtin.edu.au/seminarsCurtin offers a range of seminars and workshops for students and supervisors undertaking research studies. Seminars are conducted in person or online and cover a wide range of topics to help you make the most of your research degree. For more information, please visit the Research website.

the Learning centre (tLc)www.learningcentre.curtin.edu.auThe Learning Centre provides academic guidance and support for all Curtin students, both undergraduate and postgraduate. The Centre offers free seminar programs conducted by expert lecturers in a relaxed and supportive environment. Students who attend five seminars and are referred by their supervisor, unit coordinator, or lecturer will have access to individual assistance. Online resources are also available.

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SponsorshipCurtin recognises that a significant number of its students are sponsored by various Government Ministries and organisations and have specific requirements. As a result of the needs (academic/non-academic) and support requested from these sponsored students, Curtin has created an International Sponsored Students Unit (ISSU) to ensure that sponsored students have the best possible help and assistance so they will experience success while studying at Curtin.

Each student is delegated a Sponsored Student Officer who can provide you with support both on your arrival at Curtin, and throughout your studies.

For more information about being a sponsored student or a sponsor, visit our website, email issu@curtin.edu.au or call +61 8 9266 7331 and ask to speak to an ISSU staff member.

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Prospective students currently living in another country who wish to study at curtin in Western Australia may apply directly to the university’s international Office, or through a curtin overseas representative.

Further informationInternational OfficeCurtin University of TechnologyGPO Box S1512Perth 6845Western AustraliaT: +61 8 9266 7331F: +61 8 9266 2605 +61 8 9266 4013E: international@curtin.edu.auW: www.international.curtin.edu.au

Submit Your Application1. Once you have decided on a research

course, please complete the Application for Admission to a Higher Degree by Research Application Form at www.curtin.edu.au/research/futurestudents/admission.cfm

2. Applications must include a brief research proposal (maximum two pages). Potential supervisors are available to assist with the development of your proposal. A list of supervisors and their research disciplines can be found at www.curtin.edu.au/research/futurestudents/register.cfm

3. The Application Form must be fully completed and accompanied with certified copies of all of the following documents:

• academictranscripts(inoriginallanguage AND English translation)

• awardcertificates(inoriginallanguage AND English translation)

• detailedCurriculumVitae • twoworkreferenceletters • proofofmeetingCurtin’sEnglish

requirements (eg. IELTS) • briefresearchproposal.

4. Successful applicants will receive an Offer Package. This package contains information relating to studying at Curtin.

5. To accept our offer, you must complete and sign the Acceptance of Offer and return it with payment of the deposit indicated on the Offer. This payment must be made by the due date on the Letter of Offer and can be made to the University or to a Curtin overseas representative in your country.

Note: Some students may receive a Letter of Offer with conditions. Payment should not be made until you are able to satisfy the conditions on the Letter of Offer.

6. Upon receipt of the Acceptance of Offer and tuition fee payment, the International Office will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for Overseas Students for the Purpose of Visa Issue.

Note: Students from some countries may be required to undergo pre-visa assessment. Please consult your nearest Australian Embassy/High Commission to enquire if your country is in this category.

Before You Leave Home1. You will need to lodge an application

for a student visa with an Australian Diplomatic Mission or through a Curtin overseas representative.

2. It is advisable to book an air ticket immediately after you accept a student place at Curtin as seats are in heavy demand before the start of semester.

3. To request the airport reception service, eligible students must complete the Airport Reception Booking Form in the Pre-departure Guide or go to www.international.curtin.edu.au/depart/airport.cfm to complete the online form. This will advise the International Office of your flight arrival details and whether you require temporary accommodation.

You’ve Arrived in Perth1. If requested, the International Office

provides an airport reception and transfer to on-campus accommodation service for new students who are travelling alone. Alternatively, you may choose to take a taxi to your accommodation. Please visit www.housing.curtin.edu.au for more information about on and off-campus accommodation.

2. The University conducts an orientation program to assist students settling into a new country and university life. The program includes information on enrolment procedures, study skills, campus facilities, support services, public transport, shopping, and recreational activities. Specialist staff members, student associations and senior students support the program. All students are required to attend. Orientation dates are stated on your Letter of Offer and the orientation program will be available at www.oweek.curtin.edu.au before semester commences.

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