If we accept the principle of Non-Overlapping Magisteria (NOMA), the magisterium of science relates to “the factual construction of nature”. By contrast, religion has teaching authority in respect of “ultimate meaning and moral value” or “moral issues about the value and meaning of life”.
On this account, religion and science do not overlap, and religion is invulnerable to scientific criticism. Importantly, however, this is because Gould is ruling out many religious claims as being illegitimate from the outset even as religious doctrine. Thus, he does not attack the fundamentalist Christian belief in a young earth merely on the basis that it is incorrect in the light of established scientific knowledge (although it clearly is!). He claims, though with little real argument, that it is illegitimate in principle to hold religious beliefs about matters of empirical fact concerning the space-time world: these simply fall outside the teaching authority of religion.
Curtin today launched The Agency; an innovative new facility that allows business students to experience first-hand how major global brands and companies monitor their online presence.
‘Instead of the result of natural market forces, inequality through this lens is the result of efforts to circumvent the competitive market through obtaining special favours via the political process’
An up and coming young scientist who has exposed a biological treasure trove in the Bonaparte Archipelago and discovered several species of coral never before recorded in Australia will join Curtin University to continue her work under a Research Fellowship.
It's here at last. Back to the Future Day. The date that Marty McFly and Dr Emmett Brown chose to travel forward in time from 1985 in the hit sequel Back To The Future II
Official Full-Text Publication: Connections Between Drama Education and the Digital Education Revolution on ResearchGate, the professional network for scientists.
From the humble Lego set to unravelling the mysteries of our galaxy, Curtin University prides itself on teaching and research that’s collaborative, innovative, richly interactive, flexible and, above all, global. Here are a few examples.
MEN and women are more likely to be assaulted in a WA mining town than in regional towns with more diversified industry.
The research by Curtin University found women in 20 regional towns where mining was the primary source of employment were 64 per cent more likely to face assault, either from a partner, family member or member of the general public than in other regional centres.
This includes a 136 per cent increased risk of sexual assault.
The study compared locales such as Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Meekatharra, Port Hedland and Roebourne with 115 rural non-mining towns, accounting for most of rural WA’s estimated 750,000 people.
Ever wondered why kids say they’re bored at school, or why they stop trying when the work gets harder? Educationalist Carol Dweck explains how the wrong kind of praise actually *harms* young people.
This short video is essential viewing for EVERYONE – from teachers and education workers to relatives and friends - and will totally revolutionise the way you interact with children.
The UNESCO Bangkok ICT in Education Programme has created this CD-ROM which contains a collection of free e-learning tools suitable for children age 3-13. They are useful for instructed learning and self-learning.
Jobs cuts are a false economy when intellectual assets are lost
When times are tough, the usual response from companies and the public service is to cut staff. But recent research suggests this risks depleting an organisation's intellectual assets and leads to a less productive workplace.
Many parents of girls with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) report spending much of the early years on an emotional rollercoaster. On the one hand, they are excited and celebrate their daughter’s developmental milestones, yet, they become increasingly concerned and anxious over puzzling behaviours.
Parents are faced with barriers from medical doctors and psychologists to explain these sometimes severe and unusual behaviours. “I have been told by my own physician that ‘there is nothing wrong with your daughter’, and you start believing it is all in your own head” (Walker, 2012).
Obtaining an ASD diagnosis for a female can be very challenging with scant research and available answers from professionals.
Tamara is a Melbourne based artist who creates contemporary performance works for theatres and public spaces. Tamara’s practice draws from a background in multiple performance disciplines and is shaped by collaboration. In recent years she has become increasingly interested in the role of sound in the delivery and reception of her works. Whilst in residence with Blast Theory Tamara will be working on a digital, interactive sound installation to be presented at Melbourne’s Arts House for the Festival of Live Art (FOLA) in 2016.
MindMatters is a mental health initiative for secondary schools that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people. We call it a ‘framework’, in that it provides structure, guidance and support while enabling schools to build their own mental health strategy to suit their unique circumstances. MindMatters provides school staff with blended professional learning that includes online resources, face-to-face events, webinars and support.
MindMatters is online and easy to use. Create your free account to:
save and track learning progress for all 20 online modules
receive professional learning certificates
connect with staff from other schools
get support from our project officers to implement MindMatters in your school
Crowdfunding the BlackSwan UAV A team of Curtin Mechatronics students who graduated from Curtin’s 2014/15 Accelerate program have developed an innovative new drone design. The BlackSwan UAV combines the range and efficiency of fixed-wing, unmanned aircraft with the manoeuvrability of a hovering multirotor system. The team are seeking your help to build and fly their drone.
The BlackSwan is a unique UAV designed to combine the benefits of both the multirotor and fixed wing systems. Through the use of four powerful EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) engines, the BlackSwan has the ability to take off and land vertically whilst also being able to travel at high speeds horizontally, carrying payloads of up to a whopping 6kg!
It is clear that drones are becoming more and more popular as we move through this era of technology, however we believe there is a gap between the typically smaller commercial UAVs and the larger industrial drones. We've designed the BlackSwan to be the perfect fit between them both.
Regions where mining is a major employer of people usually or temporarily residing in the area (i.e. usual residents or temporary fly-in fly-out residents) are associated with higher risk of assaults among females and domestic assaults among males, and these associations appear to be independent of licensed outlet numbers and alcohol sales. Mining communities appear to present a special case for the management and reduction of violence; public health and safety intervention needs to identify and address risk factors independent of alcohol use.
The academic core at Curtin University's Bentley Campus is classified as a pedestrian zone. As such, a Vehicle Access Management Plan (VAMP) is being implemented to restrict the use of vehicles within the Core. VAMP Trial
A trial period will be in effect from 14th September to 28th September, 2015. During the trial, all parking within the core area will be removed and vehicle access to the core will be restricted. All entries into the Core will be closed.
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