Presentation for Prof Simon Leunig Dean International, Faculty of Humanities, Curtin University

3. New Chancellor

4. Teaching and Learning

5. Research and Development

6. Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

7. Resources and Chemistry Precinct

8. Curtin Engineering Pavilion

9. Make Tomorrow Better campaign

10. Curtin Alumni Relations

12. New Chancellor DR Jim Gill AO Dr Gill was the Water Corporation’s inaugural CEO from 1996 until he retired in December 2008. Dr Gill graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with First Class Honours from The University of Western Australia (UWA) in 1968 and a PhD from Cambridge University in 1972. His career commenced with the WA Main Roads Department in 1973. From 1988 to 1995 Dr Gill was WA’s Commissioner of Railways. In 2006, Dr Gill was named the Australian Civil Engineer of the Year. He was awarded the Grand Award of the International Water Association in 2008.

14. At the 2010 Australian Awards for University Teaching , Curtin received four awards, more than any other university in Western Australia.

15. eValuate, online system for gathering and reporting student feedback was available to teachers and students. Results show students increasingly satisfied with quality of teaching and learning experiences

16. iPortfolio – developed at Curtin, an online space for staff, students and soon alumni to manage their professional portfolios from the beginning of their higher education throughout their careers.

17. Other awards and recognition including:MBA 4th in Australia. 76th in world GSB ranked 8th in Asia and Australia business schools

18. Research and Development

21. Australia-China Natural Gas Technology Partnership Fund

22. A Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Curtin and the Colorado School of Mines - collaborative research and education

24. The Centre of Excellence for Science, Seafood and Health (CESSH

25. Centre for Grain Food Innovation

26. WA Geothermal Centre for Excellence

27. Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute

28. Curtin IT Services (CITS) opened CITS eResearch Project Centre

30. Resources and Chemistry Precinct In 2009 Curtin opened the Resources and Chemistry Precinct. The precinct represents a $116 million investment primarily funded by Curtin, with contributions from BHP Billiton and the Australian Federal Government.

31. Curtin Engineering Pavilion In 2010 stage one of the Curtin Engineering Pavilion was completed and will be officially opened by Prime Minister Julia Gillard in April 2011. The pavilion is the first university building in Australia to be registered for a Green Building Council of Australia five-star Greenstar rating. Stage two is expected to be completed by early 2012. Stage 0ne Stage Two

33. Make Tomorrow Better campaign Launched in late 2010 the Make Tomorrow Better positioning campaign marks a shift, along with the name change to Curtin University, to show the opportunities and experiences provided by Curtin to improve the global future. The campaign featured a number of video profiles of current students, staff, researchers and alumni and how they are making tomorrow better.

38. Career services including resume building, job application feedback and career counselling

41. Questions or comments?