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Gardens for Wildlife event a National Science Week success

Last month, the ECU School of Science hosted three “Gardens for Wildlife” events across WA, attracting over 180 attendees and distributing 300 native plants to support local ecosystems. The events featured talks by experts, guided tours of native gardens, and interactive activities, culminating in positive feedback and increased awareness of National Science Week. Funded by National Science Week and Inspiring Western Australia, these events aimed to enhance community appreciation of the environment.

Chemistry students challenged with new competition

Last semester, students in the Organic Chemistry unit SCC2211 showcased their skills in the inaugural Chemistry Synthesis Competition. Teams were judged on collaboration, independence, and the quality of their final product, with a close finish separating the top three teams.

Jerry looks back to go forward with a career switch

"Don't think about the million reasons things will not work out. Think about the one reason it will." Wise words from Jerry Schweitzer, mature age student and career switcher who found his reason by recalling childhood memories.

High school students flex cyber security skills in digital capture the flag battle

High school student Teams around Australia went head-to-head for PECAN+ Capture The Flag 2024, battling it out to solve exciting cyber security challenges which included themes of cryptography, digital forensics, open source intelligence gathering and web exploitation.

'Catch Me If You Can' star shares how not to get caught by cyber scammers

CyberWest Summit 2024 sponsored by ECU has opened to its biggest ever crowd.  The only cyber security event of its kind in Australia, it is designed to educate small to medium size businesses about the dangers to help them build cyber resilience.  This year a Hollywood heavyweight also made a virtual appearance.

ECU Professor hosts new Channel 9 TV show featuring ECU Race Team

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is set to feature in Channel 9's hit new show Innovation Nation.

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Metaverse and avatars the future of shopping

Within the next decade, Australia's retail sector could see a major overhaul, with companies taking up space in the metaverse to create brand awareness and to provide shoppers with a novel purchasing experience.

Top leadership accolade for ECU's Education Dean

Edith Cowan University's Executive Dean, School of Education, Professor Caroline Mansfield was presented with top honours for her educational leadership by the WA Minister for Education, Hon. Dr Tony Buti.

ECU Alum Narelda Jacobs OAM announced as patron for new WA LGBTIQA+ peak body

ECU is excited about the recent appointment of Narelda Jacobs OAM as patron for WA LGBTIQA+ peak advocacy body Rainbow Futures WA (RFWA).

ECU staff appointed to WA LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group

ECU is excited to have three staff members appointed to Western Australia's inaugural whole-of-government LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group.

Celebrating ECU's Professor Kerry Brown: A Winner of the 2024 Aspire Awards

Edith Cowan University (ECU) congratulates Professor Kerry Brown, as she prepares to take her world-class research and innovation and ECU's reputation onto the global stage.

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