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Report finds Direct Lithium Extraction critical to keeping future production sustainable
ECU Associate Professor Amir Razmjou has released an independent report for the International Lithium Association into the critical need for direct lithium extraction in the future. The report found sustainable methods, including membrane technology, are essential to meeting growing global demand.
Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health
New research has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.
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Celebrating disability identity, community and advocacy
Disability Pride Month is a celebration of disability identity, community, and advocacy. ECU is proud to be hosting celebrations for Disability Pride Month this July, with events for staff, students, and the local community.
Teachers Supporting Teachers – the global podcast
The Teachers Supporting Teachers podcast, hosted by ECU's Professor Narelle Lemon and Marnie Harris, has launched a new thought-provoking series. The latest instalment delves into the complexities and rewards of teaching - from the city to the country.
Visionary musician, creative and entrepreneur Bourby Webster joins Edith Cowan University
The creative force behind the ground-breaking Perth Symphony Orchestra, Bourby Webster, has been appointed as ECU's new Director of Creative Activation and Public Engagement. Ms Webster joins the university to lead the public experience and immersive activation realm for the landmark ECU City project.
Sustainability and kindness as business principles: Core values of the new Professor of Sustainability Practice at the School of Business and Law at ECU
The CEO and Chairperson of global tea brand Dilmah, Mr Dilhan C Fernando, has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Practice in Sustainability at Edith Cowan University’s (ECU’s) School of Business and Law (SBL).
ECU best in class with a passion for inclusion
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has won national recognition in Australia's premier awards for disability access and inclusion, run by the Australian Disability Network (ADN) on 8 May in Melbourne.
ECU and MRIWA meeting the demand for lithium together
ECU and the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) have commenced a direct lithium extraction (DLE) project that is set revolutionise the future of critical minerals sustainability. The research is using membrane technology to meet the future demand for lithium in a less harmful way.
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ECU researchers develop visual tracking technology to detect drink drivers
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new computer tracking technology that takes data from camera footage to detect whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or not when they get behind the wheel.
Guess work can be taken out of big builds with new ECU application
Medium and large-scale construction projects will have a better chance of success if they are able to adhere to a set of success criteria, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found.
ECU's pioneering human genome technology goes to work
ECU's Centre for Precision Health (CPH) is now home to a state-of-the-art genomic platform that gives scientists the capabilities to investigate and interrogate the entire human genome.
Report highlights trajectory challenges for women in elite football
Less than half of the surveyed elite women players are making sufficient income from the sport to cover their football-related expenses. While 67% of the surveyed players currently earned a substantial portion of their total annual income from playing football, most of the respondent's incomes were sourced from a second or even third job.
WA's marketers still facing discrimination and exclusion
Western Australia's marketing sector is still faced with issues of sexism, harassment, and marginalisation, with a new report by Edith Cowan University (ECU) finding that as many as one-in-four marketers have experienced discrimination in the workplace.
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Formula One is moving towards hybrid engines and renewable fuel. Major environmental progress or just 'greenwashing'?
F1 has also just announced it will mandate hybrid engines with a 50-50 split between electric and combustion power, but it is crucial to determine if this is achievable.
The mystery of the massive sporting comeback: what’s the psychology of momentum in sports?
What is sporting momentum?
The prosecution of Arundhati Roy is business as usual for the Modi government – and bad news for freedom of expression in India
Claiming Hinduism represents India's "true" identity, nationalists have targeted religious minorities and government critics, labelling them as threats to India.
Shelley Lasica's When I Am Not There asks: how do you create a gallery exhibition on 40 years of dance?
Shelley Lasica was the first dance artist represented by an Australian commercial gallery. But how do you stage an exhibition on dance?
Big batteries are solving a longstanding problem with solar power in California. Can they do the same for Australia?
While it sounds cute, the "duck curve" has become a significant challenge for energy utilities worldwide.
Sex book ban harms kids
Last month, the Cumberland City Council in Western Sydney had its attempts at banning books at a local library overturned. Now, here in WA, we face our own copycat book burners.
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New and affordable counselling services address critical need in Perth's north
A range of affordable counselling services are now open to the public at the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Health Centre, Wanneroo.
ECU students set to continue the legacies of fallen paramedics
ECU paramedicine students Kaitlyn Barrow and Renee Fury and nursing student Amber Pidek were awarded the Fiona Lavelle and Tinesh Tamilkodi Memorial Scholarship to pursue health sciences qualifications at ECU.
ECU strengthening Japan-Australia relationship through education exchange
ECU was delighted to welcome a delegation of Japanese media journalists, sponsored by the Australian Embassy in Tokyo at the end of May.
ECU alumni and staff recognised in King's Birthday Honours
ECU is incredibly proud to extend congratulations to alumni and staff who were recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List.
ECU and Engineers Australia unite to propel Australia's battery technology revolution
In collaboration with Engineers Australia, ECU will hold an educational webinar on sustainable battery technologies open to staff and students on June 27.
ECU School of Education alumni take out top honours
ECU is proud to extend heartfelt congratulations to three School of Education alumni who are making exceptional contributions to the field of arts and culture, youth, and community.
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