ECU's focused action on gender equality delivers top 10 ranking for gender pay gap
Edith Cowan University is leading Western Australia's universities with the lowest gender pay gap.
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Global study identifies urgent blue carbon priorities in the fight against climate change
Researchers from ECU's Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research are part of a major international study identifying urgent priorities for effective blue carbon conservation and restoration.
The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It's a positive step
On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out "junior" rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors.
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World-renowned pianist launches WAAPA's inaugural Premier Visiting Artist Program
Edith Cowan University's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) has launched its inaugural Premier Visiting Artist Program, bringing some of the world's most respected creative practitioners to Perth's Minderoo Centre for Performance Excellence to work closely with students and the wider arts community.
ECU lifts global profile in QS Subject Rankings
Results from the latest QS World Ranking by Subject has showcased Edith Cowan University's academic excellence.
Joint IKTS and ECU "Ideas to Industry Lab" opened in Australia
Edith Cowan University and Fraunhofer IKTS have officially opened the Ideas to Industry Lab.
ECU research leads to ban on dangerous rat poisons
Research led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor Robert Davis has contributed to a landmark decision by the federal pesticides regulator.
ECU alumnae honoured in 2026 WA Women's Hall of Fame
Seven members from the ECU community have been recognised in the 2026 Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame, which celebrates women who have shaped the state through leadership, service, and creative work.
ECU researchers launch Seagrass Heatwave Collective
Keeping a collective eye on WA's seagrass meadows
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Postcode lottery: Do Australian children have equal access to school nurses?
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has highlighted the need for a national approach to school nursing, with research suggesting Australian students receive varying levels of support depending on their school and location.
Community music education a key youth wellbeing strategy
A new Edith Cowan University study has investigated the positive impact of community music education programs in regional Australia – providing non-medical, cost-effective, and community-based opportunities to reach out to young people who are struggling.
Music, storytelling and belonging take centre stage with ECU's Harmony Hub launch
A new research initiative exploring how music and storytelling can support migrant health and wellbeing has launched at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) City Campus.
From classroom joy to PhD: Exploring how drama supports children's wellbeing
A new research project at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is exploring how drama education can support the wellbeing and development of young children.
As hospital assaults rise, VR training steps in
Research has shown a 20-minute VR training session could offer first responders help in how to deal with aggressive patients.
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Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the 'Gate of Tears'
If you'd never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before, you probably have by now. Iran's effective closure of the waterway, which usually carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, has put severe pressure on the global economy.
New Israeli law could mean death penalty by default for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, this week passed legislation that would vastly expand capital punishment in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories. The changes, made via an amendment to Israel's penal law, allow for executions without proper appeal, pardons or meaningful judicial discretion.
Nvidia's new AI tool is giving female game characters a makeover – and gamers are pushing back
Last week leading chipmaker Nvidia announced DLSS-5 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), a new artificial intelligence (AI) rendering tool it describes as a "breakthrough in visual fidelity for games". The software takes low-resolution images and uses AI to upscale them, adding what Nvidia calls "photoreal lighting and materials".
I AM: a powerful declaration of Indigenous identity at the Art Gallery of Western Australia
This exhibition is not driven by aesthetics alone. It is a coming together of rich individual identities voicing their history, knowledge and lived experiences.
How melodrama became the theme running through the 2026 Perth Festival
The arts depict extremes of emotional life, overtly and with clarity. This was in much evidence at the 2026 Perth Festival.
Attacks on hospitals are surging in war zones. What do the laws of war say about protecting them?
Afghanistan says at least 400 people have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul on Monday night, with potentially hundreds more wounded.
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A truly special occasion: ECU marks milestone moment for philanthropy at new City Campus
Edith Cowan University has marked a defining moment in its philanthropic journey, hosting its first major donor event at the new ECU City Campus on 20 March 2026.
Premier tours ECU's Yanchep Health Centre West ahead of April completion
Premier Roger Cook, Minister John Carey and Member for Butler Lorna Clarke have made a visit to the ECU Health Centre Yanchep as construction completion nears.
ECU and Tokyo City University celebrate first joint master's graduates
Edith Cowan University and Tokyo City University have marked a major milestone in a joint postgraduate collaboration.
Exhibition reveals the Hidden World of Huntington's disease
Researchers are hoping to shed some light on the Hidden World of Huntington's disease (HD) through an exhibition at the Spectrum Project Space to empower participants to share their lived experience of HD.
Endurance run powers student futures
ECU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Paulo de Souza has competed in the punishing Herdy's Frontyard Ultra to raise funds for student scholarships.
Future students flock to ECU Joondalup Open Day to explore careers
Future students, families and community members packed into ECU's Joondalup Campus, with more than 10,250 people attending the 2026 Open Day.
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