Spraying methyl jasmonate on fruit trees boosts harvest
Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer lasting fruit, with increased antioxidants a new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found.
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ECU lecturer joins national supercomputing advocacy program
Dr. Sean Buckley, Lecturer in Molecular Ecology and Environmental Management, will represent the university in the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre Champions scheme.
Mother and daughter celebrate ECU graduation on the same day
South West ECU graduations coincided with Bunbury’s first Children’s University graduation, featuring a successful street parade with residents and community leaders.
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ECU and Fraunhofer IKTS to launch WA's first research and innovation lab
ECU’s School of Engineering will host WA’s first research and innovation lab with Fraunhofer IKTS, creating opportunities for students and industry growth.
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.
Parenting in the digital age: Free event offers insights from top researchers
Experts will meet at ECU to share research on family discussions about digital media, including children’s screen time concerns.
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.
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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.
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.
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Trump, Putin and Musk all share a leadership style – we've figured out what it is
Dictatorships would appear to be on the rise. Russian president Vladimir Putin, US president Donald Trump and even un-elected tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk are ruling by decree like "kings".
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.
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What it really means to become a teacher
University graduations are truly momentous occasions, with the ceremonial Mace Bearer leading the official academic progression in full regalia and the singing of the National Anthem as families and friends watch on with great pride.
Welcoming our students with Orientation Week at ECU
ECU welcomes new students for Semester One after a vibrant Orientation Week filled with activities, key information, and student connections.
ECU career pathway for Indian nurses in Western Australia
ECU has struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Perdaman Global Services and Apollo Health Resources to provide career opportunities for Indian nurses.
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.
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