Discover how Curtin’s research is driving sustainability across disciplines. Explore our research centres by faculty and see how students and academics are making real-world impact.
Curtin’s sustainability research spans clean energy, health, equity and innovation. Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and delivers on the university’s Sustainable Development Action Plan through four focus areas: Net Zero, Circular Economy, Nature Positive and Social Equity.
Whether you’re new to research or looking to understand where Curtin is making a difference, explore our research areas to see how sustainability is embedded across disciplines and priorities.
Advance your knowledge in a discipline that matters to you. With a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Curtin, you’ll work with expert supervisors, connect with industry and contribute to real-world sustainability challenges.
Curtin and the Western Australian Government’s learning partnership is helping incarcerated people obtain university qualifications, to facilitate a better future with career opportunities.
As the climate changes, Curtin researchers are using big data to help public health officials and urban planners put climate health strategies into action.
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.
Curtin’s Faculty of Business and Law has been delivering free Carbon Literacy Training since 2023, giving staff and students the knowledge and tools to reduce their carbon footprint.
Curtin’s Sustainability Challenge leads the way for universities, government and industry to collaborate and tackle environmental and sustainability problems.
Curtin welcomes collaboration across industry, community and academia. Attend an upcoming event or connect with us to explore partnerships, research opportunities or working with our experts in climate change, circular economy, social equity, and nature positive initiatives.
Join sustainability-focused student groups, co-curricular programs and community initiatives that are making an impact.
Want to know what is available to you? Browse available scholarships and funding options.