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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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Why can't I keep still after intense exercise?

Do you ever feel like you can't stop moving after you've pushed yourself exercising? Maybe you find yourself walking around in circles when you come off the pitch, or squatting and standing and squatting again when you finish a run.

Emerging ECU researchers recognised for groundbreaking health solutions

Seven ECU researchers from the Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) and the Centre for Precision Health (CPH), have been named recipients of the prestigious WA Near-Miss Awards (WANMA), securing crucial support to further their innovative projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.

ECU speech pathology students step up to support early intervention at The Y WA

In a powerful example of university-community collaboration, Edith Cowan University (ECU) speech pathology students are helping to fast-track access to vital early intervention services for Western Australian children.

ECU's Executive Dean appointed key leadership roles

ECU's School of Business and Law Executive Dean, Professor Maryam Omari has been appointed key leadership roles in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

ECU research finds gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children

An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour.

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