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Gardens for Wildlife event a National Science Week success

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2024 > 09

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

Friday, 16 August 2024 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2024 > 08

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

Monday, 12 August 2024

"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

Monday, 12 August 2024 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2024 > 08

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

Friday, 31 May 2024

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

Monday, 06 May 2024

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

National awards for ECU teaching excellence

Monday, 06 May 2024

Dedicated staff from ECU have been nationally recognised for their outstanding contributions to student learning in the Australian Awards for University Teaching.

Following in the footsteps of family

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

School of Science graduate and winner of the Talis Prize for Science and Commerce, Samara Lette shares her experience and familial connection to ECU.

School of Science Prize Ceremony at Joondalup Resort

Friday, 15 March 2024 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2024 > 03

Another successful celebration of our student achievements within the School for 2023.

Get Connected Career Fair 2024

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2024 > 03

Connect, Connect, Connect, our students took full advantage at this year’s Get Connected Career Fair 2024!

Cyber Child Safety – What the World Can Learn from Australia

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

The recent US Senate hearings on social media and children safety shed light on the risks for children of cyber bullying, cyber harm, and cyber grooming. Australia has made considerable progress in keeping kids safe in cyber space but can do more to adopt best practices from other nations.

The State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea: Balancing Order and Rights

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Dr Phil Glover and Dr Warren Doudle - The Diplomat.  The state of emergency in Papua New Guinea, declared following unprecedented riots, underscores the complex challenge of balancing public order with civil liberties.

'Most sea turtle hatchlings don't make it to the ocean': ECU scientist bid to save an endangered species

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

ECU marine scientist Casper Avenant has revealed new data that could change the future of endangered loggerhead turtles, along Western Australia's Ningaloo coast. The PhD student's work has even caught the eye of author and activist Tim Winton.

Schools key to tackling global cybersecurity epidemic – expert

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Dr Mohi Ahmed features on The Educator on the article "Schools key to tackling global cybersecurity epidemic – expert"

‘Happy hunting ground’: Credential stuffing fraud exposes cost of Australia’s data breaches

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Dr Mohi Ahmed comments on The New Daily: ‘Happy hunting ground’: Credential stuffing fraud exposes cost of Australia’s date breaches.

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