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Energy Policy in WA: An Inclusive Future?
Two BCEC Feature reports examining energy policy in Western Australia were launched at a special BCEC workshop on Thursday 27 September 2018. The workshop explored ways WA can strike the right balance between affordability, reliability and environmental impact in its energy market, while ensuring responsiveness... Read article
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BCEC launches special report: A strength-based program for adolescents with autism
BCEC’s latest Feature report, A strength-based program for adolescents with autism, was launched at the annual Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) Awards ceremony on 11 September 2018. AASQA aims to help young individuals on the spectrum find employment in software testing... Read article
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BCEC launches Digital Divide in WA report
BCEC’s latest Focus on WA report, Falling Through the Net, was launched on Thursday 2 August, and examines the magnitude and key drivers of the digital divide for WA and highlights potential solutions towards bridging the divide for the most... Read article
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BCEC Economics and Social Policy Scholarship recipient announced
We are pleased to announce the first BCEC Economics and Social Policy Scholarship has been awarded to Ms Kim Nguyen, who is in her first year studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University. BCEC introduced the new scholarship to... Read article
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Chris Twomey shares what it’s like to ride the wave – in the ocean and at work!
Chris Twomey is a Senior Industry Fellow with the Bankwest Curtin Economic Centre. Outside of work, Chris is a bona fide surfer, recently winning the Over-50 Men division at the North Freo Stand Up Surf Shop WA SUP Titles in Mandurah. Chris... Read article
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BCEC and TRC host the ‘Growing the Asian market for tourism in WA’ symposium
Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) recently partnered with the Curtin University’s Tourism Research Cluster (TRC) to host a symposium on growing the Asian market for tourism in Western Australia. The symposium was officially opened by the Minister for Tourism, the... Read article
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New BCEC research on WA Fruit Quality Index presented in Singapore
A team of researchers from Curtin University recently travelled to Singapore to present interim findings from their BCEC-funded project “Safeguarding WA Produce through the Development of a Fruit Quality Index”. Project researchers Dr Billy Sung and Dr Min Teah delivered... Read article
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BCEC Director joins IMF mission to China
In September 2017, BCEC Director Alan Duncan travelled to Yangzhou and Beijing as part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) Expert Mission to the People’s Republic of China. The Mission team was a truly international partnership, with Alan working alongside... Read article
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BCEC launches Future of Work report
BCEC’s latest Focus on the States report, Future of Work in Australia: Preparing for tomorrow’s world, was launched on Friday 13 April, and examines the way in which the organisation of work is changing – from workforces to workplaces –... Read article
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BCEC Business Manager shares her recipe for success supporting a busy and dynamic team
Kumesh Haripersad is the Business Manager at the Bankwest Curtin Economic Centre. Kumesh shares her recipe for success supporting a busy and dynamic team. What is it like to be a Business Manager? As the Business Manager for BCEC, I... Read article
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BCEC Economics and Social Policy Scholarship 2018
Applications are now open for the BCEC Economics and Social Policy Scholarship. Undergraduate and postgraduate students with a demonstrated interest and passion for economics and social policy, and who do not have the financial means to attend university, are encouraged... Read article
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BCEC researchers scoop up awards at the annual Faculty of Business and Law Awards
BCEC staff received accolades during Curtin University’s annual Faculty of Business and Law Awards, which recognise academic staff for their outstanding contribution to economic and social policy research. Congratulations to BCEC Director, Professor Alan Duncan and BCEC Research Fellow, Dr... Read article
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