ECU career pathway for Indian nurses in Western Australia
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Perdaman Global Services and Apollo Health Resources to provide career opportunities for Indian nurses.
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Parenting in the digital age: Free event offers insights from top researchers
Experts will meet at Edith Cowan University (ECU) to share research on family discussions about digital media, including children’s screen time concerns.
Rat bait proving lethal to endangered Australian species
Common rat and mouse baits may threaten nine endangered Australian marsupial carnivores, including Tasmanian Devils and quolls, according to ECU research.
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ECU celebrates the Vice-Chancellor's Investiture
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has officially welcomed Professor Clare Pollock as its Vice-Chancellor and President in a distinguished Investiture ceremony.
ECU offers Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
Starting Semester 1, 2025, ECU will offer a one-year Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching, providing a nationally recognized qualification.
Half a million dollars to further ECU's AI-driven Virtual Reality
The WA Future Health Research and Innovation Fund granted $499,660 for an AI-driven VR simulation to train healthcare workers in aggression de-escalation.
ECU welcomes new High Achieving Teachers of the future
ECU hosted the first orientation for HAT@ECU, an earn-as-you-learn pathway to a Master of Teaching in Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary Education.
ECU unveils refreshed and modern brand identity
ECU's new brand identity has been unveiled. A refreshed and meaningful symbol of who we are and the transformational journey we are undertaking.
ECU trailblazer honoured with Order of Australia Medal for services to Indigenous Arts
ECU proudly announces that Clothilde Bullen, Manager of Art, Culture, and Collections, has received an OAM for her contributions to Indigenous Arts.
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Opportunistic car recalls could damage brands
Opportunistic tactics used by automotive dealerships could be doing damage to individual automotive brands globally, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.
ECU collects aerial data to predict lightning strikes and prevent fire
ECU’s NASA-backed IGNIS Project has completed its first aerial data collection to predict lightning-induced fires, offering students hands-on aerospace experience.
Aussie teens say sex education is leaving them unprepared for relationships
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has revealed that Australian teens feel sex education is falling short, leaving them unprepared to navigate complex relationship dynamics.
Study finds new link between food choices, depression and Alzheimer's Disease
ECU research links diet to the risk of depression and Alzheimer’s, with evidence showing depression as both a risk factor and early reaction to memory loss.
'Sleep hygiene': How FIFO workers can get a better night's sleep
Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
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Lethal second-generation rat poisons are killing endangered quolls and Tasmanian devils
Humans have been poisoning rodents for centuries. But fast-breeding rats and mice have evolved resistance to earlier poisons. In response, manufacturers have produced second generation anticoagulant rodenticides such as bromadiolone, widely used in Australian households.
As Coles slashes its product range, will well-known brands disappear from supermarket shelves?
Coles is reducing its product range by at least 10%, a move that has sparked public backlash and renewed discussions about the role of supermarkets in the cost-of-living crisis.
'Do I have to get it in writing?' Even with compulsory lessons, some teens are confused about how consent works
Young people have reported how consent can be painted as a simple 'yes' or 'no' act, rather than an ongoing discussion between sexual partners.
Climate-affected produce is here to stay. Here's what it takes for consumers to embrace it
The economic cost of food waste in Australia is staggering. It's estimated $36.6 billion is lost to the economy every year. Much of our fresh produce never even makes it to stores, rejected at the farm gate due to cosmetic reasons, such as its appearance, size or ripeness.
Will new $10,000 apprentice payments help solve job shortages in construction? Not anytime soon
A recent strategic review into incentives for Australian apprentices and trainees found cost-of-living pressures were a major barrier to apprenticeship entry and completion.
DeepSeek: why the hot new Chinese AI chatbot has big privacy and security problems
The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has rattled the tech industry with the release of free, cheaply made AI models that compete with the best US products such as ChatGPT.
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ECU music education expert awarded Fulbright Scholarship
ECU School of Education's Dr Jason Goopy is set for research exchange in New York City after winning a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.
ECU's recycling success
ECU’s Mount Lawley Campus recycling program has saved nearly 100kg of plastic and aluminum waste from landfill this past year, growing in success annually.
ECU hosts Silver Anniversary of AusCTW
ECU hosted the 22nd AusCTW in February, bringing together top Australian and New Zealand communications experts to discuss industry shifts and their research impact.
Seven ECU films feature in WA's biggest celebration of local screen culture
ECU’s School of Arts and Humanities and WA Screen and Media Academy films have been selected for the 2025 WA Made Film Festival.
Pioneering research in nursing: why Gideon Johnson chose ECU
ECU is a top choice for aspiring researchers worldwide, known for its cutting-edge research and exceptional student support.
ECU alum named as prestigious Sidney Myer Creative Fellow
ECU alum Jacobus Capone has received the prestigious Sidney Myer Creative Fellowship for outstanding talent and courage.
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