ECU marine scientist one of Australia's new Superstars of STEM
ECU's Professor Chandra Salgado Kent from the School of Science has been named as one of Australia’s new Superstars of STEM.
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Symposiums highlight breadth and quality of research at ECU
ECU was proud to host research symposiums that showcased cutting-edge research and provided an opportunity for knowledge building, networking and discussions.
ECU Alumna an artistic force at the 2024 Venice Biennale
Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumna Danielle Freakley has achieved a monumental milestone by showcasing her work at the prestigious Venice Biennale 2024, often dubbed the "Olympics of the art world."
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ECU Racing makes a pitstop at Scitech
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has joined forces with Scitech to promote Western Australian innovation, science and engineering, aiming to enlighten young minds to the endless possibilities that a career in engineering could offer.
New era for screen and media education: ECU launches WA Screen and Media Academy
Building on the successes of ECU's Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting and the WA Screen Academy's Master of Screen Studies the new WA Screen and Media Academy will encompass all screen and media education and research under one name.
Bridging innovation: ECU hosts groundbreaking Australia-Bhutan Research Conference 2024
Edith Cowan University (ECU) proudly hosted the Australia-Bhutan Research Conference 2024 from 4–6 December, bringing together researchers, thought leaders and innovators from Australia and Bhutan.
ECU unveils free fauna survey app
A newly developed and freely available open-source app that can help researchers and community groups globally to conduct wildlife imagery surveys has been unveiled by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU).
WAAPA welcomes prestigious Forrest Creative Fellow, Dr Mary Rapp
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is thrilled to announce that Dr Mary Rapp, an extraordinary multi-disciplinary musician and composer, has been awarded one of only two highly prestigious Forrest Research Foundation Creative and Performance Leadership Fellowships for 2025.
ECU's Professor Braden Hill honoured with Distinguished Alumni Award
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is delighted to announce that Professor Braden Hill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students, Equity and Indigenous), has been named a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award for 2024 from Murdoch University.
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Safer to be an egg than a Flatback turtle hatchling
Ghost crabs were responsible for the loss of nearly 30% of flatback turtle hatchlings at Thevenard Island, near Onslow on the northwest coast of Australia, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DBCA) North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program.
ECU's I-VADE program breaks records with progress in prestigious CSIRO ON Accelerate program
Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) innovative virtual reality (VR) training program designed to de-escalate aggression in healthcare settings has reached a significant milestone, progressing to the next stage of the highly competitive CSIRO ON Accelerate program, designed to propel university-developed intellectual property (IP) along a commercialisation pathway.
ECU develops VR to give seniors access to old memories
Technological advances like virtual reality (VR) could offer residents in aged care homes a viable alternative to outdoor excursions, providing a leisure activity for those with mobility issues or during times when older people are unable to leave residential care.
Researchers offer mums 'liquid gold' alternative to formula feeding in hospital
Interest in antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) is on the rise, with research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) showing that around half of pregnant mums in Perth are giving it a go.
Public forums explore love, desire, and pornography's place in the 21st century
Leading Australian and international experts will gather at Fremantle's Hybrid Warehouse on Monday 2 December to share their insights on love, desire, and pornography.
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The online world isn't always safe. Here's what to know before posting photos of your child
Research has found parents who choose to not share images of their children are often driven by concerns over privacy and future consequences. Parent 'influencers', however, remain much more likely to do this – and are often unaware of the potential risks.
Australians are reading less than other countries, a new report shows. Why?
Reading rates in Australia are falling – and price might be less of a factor than we think. We look at how Australia compares internationally, and what other countries are doing to boost reading.
6 reasons why people enjoy horror movies
Horror movies allow us to confront our deepest fears through the safety of make-believe.
Is it a good idea to repeat a year at school?
When it comes to getting children to repeat a year of school, research shows it is usually not a good idea.
This beautiful peacock spider was only found two years ago. Now it could be dancing its last dance
If you notice a tiny, strikingly coloured spider performing an elaborate courtship dance, you may have seen your first peacock spider.
Is there anything good about menopause? Yep, here are 4 things to look forward to
Menopause is having a bit of a moment, with less stigma and more awareness about the changes it can bring.
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ECU launches Spectroscopy and Surface Science Research Facility
ECU's School of Science has launched its newest research facility that features a purpose-build photoelectron spectrometer, the only one of its kind in WA.
ECU launches Bhutanese Student Association
ECU has launched its first Bhutanese student association at the 2024 Australia-Bhutan Conference.
Urban biodiversity monitoring a key focus at ECU
ECU's Conservation and Biodiversity Research Centre (CBRC) hosted a workshop centred around urban biodiversity monitoring.
Why choosing the right university is as important as choosing the right course
At ECU, we believe it's not what you learn, but how you learn it that really matters.
ECU explores how technology and innovation can create new jobs and build prosperity
ECU was proud to sponsor and host the third Smart City Connect, a knowledge series exploring technology, innovation and resilience.
DICTA travels to Joondalup
Delegates from the 2024 International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques & Applications (DICTA 2024) visited to Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Joondalup Campus on November 26, to tour the CT Scanner facilities at the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources.
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