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Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest university, with more than 56,000 students. Of these, about 26 per cent are international students, with half of these studying at the University’s offshore campuses. The University’s main campus is in Perth. Curtin also has a major regional campus in Kalgoorlie, and a campus in Midland, in addition to four global campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius.
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide, with the University placed 9th in Australia according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020.
The University has built a reputation around innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, being at the forefront of many high-profile research projects in astronomy, biosciences, economics, mining and information technology. It is also recognised globally for its strong connections with industry, and for its commitment to preparing students for the jobs of the future.
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PhD candidate, Curtin University
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PhD Candidate, Curtin University
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Lecturer in education, Curtin University
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Professor of Geochronology, Curtin University
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Associate professor in education, Curtin University
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Assistant Professor in Geochemistry, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow in Geology, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer, Curtin University
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Deputy Chair, Academic Board; Dean International, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Professor of International Health, Curtin University
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Professor in Internet Studies, Curtin University
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Adjunct Professor, Centre for Culture and Technology, Curtin University
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Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Population Health, Curtin University
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Research Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, and The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Curtin University
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Lecturer and Researcher (Speech Pathology) - School of Allied Health, Curtin University
