Computing facilities
As part of its Information Technology Plan, the University has installed an extensive data communications network. This network allows computers at Curtin to retrieve and exchange information with other computers at local, regional, national and international locations.
It provides access to the Internet, electronic mail, browsing and retrieval environments such as the World Wide Web, the Library and information management systems.
Curtinlink is Curtin's campus-wide information system which provides information about Curtin and also serves as a gateway to the Internet for people at Curtin. As your gateway to the Internet, Curtinlink can help you find information anywhere in the world as cheaply as possible and from any computer on campus.
As a student, an e-mail account is made available for your use while on campus.
Kalgoorlie Campus
Food outlets
Kalgoorlie campus has the luxury of being located in the Central Business District with a variety of supermarkets and dine-in or takeaway outlets within walking distance.
Bentley Campus
Bentley campus offers a variety of refreshments from take-away light snacks to main meals. Library Open Book Mark Café stays open for extended hours. The Kirribilli Café, adjoining the John Curtin Gallery, opens daily including same Sundays. The Student Guild operates the Main Cafeteria, Café 210, the Engineering Café and the Tavern from which members can obtain discounts.
Library Services
Kalgoorlie Campus
The library is located between Agricola College and WASM and boasts an extensive range of textbooks, journals, training videos, audiovisual material, CD-ROMs and database services. Services offered include loans, inter-library loans, database access (including 24 hour remote access to the library catalogue and electronic databases), Internet access, photocopying, computer facilities and study facilities.
| Mon-Thu | 8.00am-8.30pm |
| Fri | 8.00am-6.00pm |
| Sun | 1.00pm-6.00pm (during semester) |
Bentley Campus
Curtin's Library and Information Service provides students with the latest in systems, technology and international standard resources. Students can get 24 hour remote access to the library catalogue and more than 20 scholarly electronic journals as well as other university libraries.
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Recreation
Kalgoorlie offers a wealth of sporting and recreation opportunities. Goldfields Oasis is a multi-million dollar sporting complex with facilities including an Olympic-sized heated pool and fully equipped gymnasium. The Oasis has sporting facilities for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, soccer and touch rugby.
Other activities in Kalgoorlie include tennis, hockey, football, soccer, netball, rugby, cricket, equestrian, golf, bushwalking, beach volleyball, ten-pin bowling, martial arts and rock-climbing.
Student Guild
Kalgoorlie Campus
The Curtin Kalgoorlie Student Guild operates on campus, representing the academic interests of both WASM and Centre for Regional Education students. The Guild acts as a contact point between the University administration and students. The Guild also organises social functions including O'Kegs, Freakers Ball, family fun days, an annual Formal Ball and many others.
The Guild is located in a double storey building in the centre of the campus and provides facilities including a gym, bar (run by the social club) and meeting rooms. Telephone the Guild Office on (08) 9088 6145 for more information.
University Counselling Service (UCS)
A free and confidential counselling service is available to the University community. UCS may assist with academic support, personal counselling, career counselling, policies and procedures, dispute mediation, crisis services and particular support for students with disabilities.
Counsellors are fully conversant with the University's policies and procedures and can help you identify appropriate courses of action in the varied situations that may arise whilst at Curtin.
Mr Jeff Devine is the University Counsellor for the Kalgoorlie Campus and can be contacted on (08) 9088 6711 for appointments.
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