The investor fear gauge is close to its lows, but calm investors seem to be missing the looming storm.
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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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Senior research fellow, Curtin University
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Lecturer at Curtin University, Curtin University
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Associate Professor in Law, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer, Curtin University
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Professor, Curtin University
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Research Associate in Justice Health and Social Issues, Curtin University
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Professor, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University
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Research Associate, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Curtin University
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Research Associate, University of New South Wales, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Curtin University
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ARC Future Fellow & Professor of Economics, Curtin University
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Research Officer, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Curtin University
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Professor of Environmental Genomics, Curtin University
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Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University
