Alumni Innovator Series

Professional Film Makers, Grant Sputore, Alison James and Zak Hilditch | Curtin Alumni Innovators

Meet three accomplished graduates, Grant Sputore, Alison James, Zak Hilditch, who return to Curtin after building their highly successful careers as film makers. They talk about their experiences at Curtin studying Film and Television and their life after Curtin building their companies, reputations and their repertoire of films.

From the ground up: the social start-up helping to alleviate homelessness

Curtin Ignition and commerce graduate Katie Liew's social enterprise 'The Underground Collaborative' provides employment and housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness.

Curtin researcher awarded for lung cancer recovery breakthroughs

A Curtin researcher’s efforts to discover how people can better recover from lung cancer treatment has seen him named joint Early Career Cancer Researcher of the Year by Cancer Council Western Australia.

Q&A with alumni innovator Vanessa Rauland

Vanessa Rauland is an author, entrepreneur, academic, public speaker and small business owner of ClimateClever – a social enterprise that assists businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.

Ignition program offers ultimate kick-start for aspiring entrepreneurs

A Perth entrepreneur who ran a fledgling business from her living room before turning it into a thriving global enterprise is among the guest speakers who will share their insights at Curtin's popular Ignition program.

Curtin and Optus partner for 5G smart campus

Optus and Curtin University have partnered to ramp up research on 5G and connect staff, students and industry to the cutting-edge technology.

Curtin students and researchers build ventilators in response to COVID-19

A team of students and researchers from Curtin University has worked quickly to design and develop ventilator prototypes that could be used to help treat people affected by COVID-19.

Curtin research into 3D printing of skin awarded medical funding

Curtin University researchers have been awarded $737,689 in funding to develop a safe, effective and affordable treatment for severe and chronic skin wounds.

Blending commerce and creativity in a niche career

Combining his passion for human-centred design with an interest in business practice has delivered the perfect role for this Curtin alumnus.

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