Study sustainability at Curtin

Learn how sustainability is embedded in our courses, units and learning experiences, and how it can help you develop the skills to respond to global sustainability challenges.

Bring sustainability into your current studies

Looking to build sustainability into your degree? You don’t need to change course. Curtin offers units across disciplines that explore climate action, equity, circular economy, nature and more. Explore electives that fit your interests and study plan.

Explore sustainability in courses

Whether you’re starting your first degree or exploring postgraduate options, Curtin offers degrees with sustainability at their heart. You’ll gain the knowledge and experience to lead in your field and tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

Hear Krishna’s story

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Watch a video about Curtin’s Planet Positive community and how a student is creating change through sustainability learning and action. (3:18 minutes)

Be part of Curtin’s Planet Positive program

Be part of Curtin’s Planet Positive program

Planet Positive is Curtin’s flagship sustainability program, combining formal study with real-world experience and a vibrant learning community. You’ll complete a recognised certificate or specialisation, take part in field trips and events, and may be eligible for a scholarship.

Stories of sustainability in action

Black Cockatoo Action Plan

Black Cockatoo Action Plan

At Curtin, iconic species such as Carnaby’s and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos find refuge on campus, supported since 2012 through the University’s Black Cockatoo Action Plan and its commitment to a nature positive future.

Bioblitz species diagram

2025 BioBlitz program

Curtin’s new BioBlitz program is helping build a biodiversity baseline to track ecosystem change across our campus, and helping Curtin achieve our Nature Positive goals.

Keep exploring

Sustainability research

Explore Curtin’s research addressing global sustainability challenges through climate and nature, circular economy, health and social impact. 

Get involved

Join sustainability-focused student groups, co-curricular programs and community initiatives that are making an impact.

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