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Humanities

Your support today can shape a brighter future tomorrow.

Through the humanities, we learn about the world around us, ethics, human rights and issues that relate to – and sometimes challenge – our own beliefs, values and assumptions. We learn about what goes into creating art, how language evolves over time and how history is made, recorded and understood.

We are equipped with the tools to explore the enduring question of what it means to be human in an ever-changing world. Humanities fortifies a global perspective, broadens our intellectual foundation and teaches us to develop creative and critical thinking skills in order to become problem solvers, engaged citizens and the thought leaders of tomorrow. It is an essential education for the heart and mind.

Curtin graduate Caitlin Scott: Lessons I’ve Learnt as a Copywriter & Freelance Journalist

Curtin graduate Caitlin Scott: Lessons I’ve Learnt as a Copywriter & Freelance Journalist

From the age of five, Curtin University Professional Writing and Publishing graduate Caitlin Scott knew she wanted to be a writer. Little did she know that those missteps she experienced in her first year at university would help pave the way for her successful future writing career. Is it possible to make a living as a writer? Caitlin shares her words of wisdom.

What’s happening in Humanities

Your Humanities networks

Early Childhood Education Alumni Chapter

Passionate about helping children learn and succeed? Our Early Childhood chapter support teachers and educators through professional development opportunities, sharing experiences and learning circles to create a strong network who draw from each other’s successes and share ideas to implement in the classroom.

Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science Alumni

LARISA provides the tools to ensure our knowledge, stories and histories are preserved in this ever-changing information age. They build positive career connections and professional networks, and help grow the knowledge and skills of graduates in these professions

Meet Kate

Meet Kate

Climate change, food security and loss of biodiversity are just some of the critical issues impacting today’s global island communities. As executive director of the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), Curtin Bachelor of Arts (English) graduate Kate Brown works with major organisations like the United Nations and World Bank to bring island leaders together and create a more sustainable future.

How you can help

Academic Excellence Fund

Give Humanities students a well-rounded and unforgettable student experience enriched by mentoring programs, internships, research, workshops and seminars, and engagement opportunities with government, corporates and not-for-profit organisations.

Join Pro Vice-Chancellor Richard Blythe in supporting the Fund today.

Sharmini Poulsen

Sharmini Poulsen

Head of Advancement, Humanities

Sharmini joined the team in late 2021 and assists the Faculty of Humanities in its fundraising and engagement efforts to create mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships between donors and Curtin University. She brings fifteen years’ experience within corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors in Australia and the UK, with former roles in advertising, marketing, events and leadership.

“Architecture, creative arts, design and education are among Curtin’s most prominent areas of excellence. Their faculty-led research and education programs have life-changing impacts on people at home and abroad, and with the support of philanthropic partners I believe we can continue to drive profound, practical change to make tomorrow better for everyone.”

Get in touch with Sharmini to find out how you can support the Humanities. If you’d like to contact the Faculty directly, information is available on their website.