Bright sparks in the heart of Busselton
ECU has partnered with the City of Busselton to deliver some incredible opportunities for budding musicians and performers in the South West over the coming months.
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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.
ECU researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition
Lateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.
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New TAFE pathway to help early childhood educators study at ECU
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care NMTAFE graduates are being offered a new pathway directly into university thanks to a new partnership with ECU. The aim is not only to increase the number of early childhood educators in WA, but provide them with the opportunity for a higher level of learning and more advanced experience.
New paid work placement provides relief for ECU pre-service teachers
ECU Bachelor of Education students can participate in a paid work experience program being trialled thanks to a partnership with the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC). It's aimed at providing valuable real-world experience for future teachers, while offering some financial relief.
Motion-capture a game-changer for biomechanics at ECU
ECU's biomechanics research will benefit from a ten-camera motion capture system to assist in examining movement and injury risks, as well as recovery.
ECU a good place for a safe space
'The Living Room' at ECU is a new safe and inclusive space for students to find support in a comfortable and easily accessible way that fits their needs while providing a sense of community belonging.
The future belongs to you at ECU Open Day
ECU Open Day is here with an open invitation to future students to immerse themselves in a campus experience, where they can 'try on' a whole range of future study and career options.
Surge in music teachers holds new promise for musicians of the future
Enrolments in postgraduate music teacher education at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have doubled, propelled by the introduction of a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching course.
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ECU research impacts win for grandparent carers
In a standout example, that proves the immense value that university applied research contributes to society, ECU research has been the catalyst for a six-million-dollar investment by the WA government to support an incredibly vulnerable group.
Key focus on women athletes' health and performance
Women athletes' health and performance are now a key topic among global scientific research, medical and sporting communities.
ECU researchers awarded funding to fuel future NHMRC success
A total of $4.73 million in funding has been awarded to 25 early and mid-career researchers under the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund WA Near Miss Awards: Emerging Leaders 2023 (WANMA EL) program.
Maternal health support critical in the development of children born to mothers with pre-existing diabetes
Intrauterine exposure to diabetes could be a crucial factor in the mental and psychomotor development of children, particularly those younger than 12 months.
Creating choice and giving children a voice: researchers open debate on considerations for parents when they post children's pictures and information online
Parents considering posting pictures and information of their children online should re-think how they go about it, in a new warning from Edith Cowan University (ECU) data experts.
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Will global oil supply be at risk if Iran and Israel pull the Middle East into war?
As with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further conflict has the potential to destabilise oil prices and disrupt supply chains.
Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here's why
More than two-thirds of Australian adults have waist measurements that put them at an increased risk of disease.
Families including someone with mental illness can experience deep despair. They need support
Globally, one out of every eight people report a mental illness. In Australia, one in five people experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
Why are blooper reels so funny?
Ever find bloopers funnier than the show? Here is the science behind your laughter.
IM Imagery/Shutterstock Australia is playing catch-up with the Future Made in Australia Act. Will it be enough?
The Future Made in Australia Act will break with Canberra's historical aversion to large-scale economic intervention. It will also cost taxpayers billions to fund
From 'Fiction Fanatic' to 'Book Abstainer': which type of reader is your teenager?
New research looks at how much Australian teenagers are reading for leisure, and how we can help them read more.
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Opportunities to achieve your ambitions
Deciding where and what you might want to study are complex decisions. At ECU, rest assured that whatever you decide, you’ll be supported to achieve your ambitions and given the opportunities to excel.
Dedicated mum and student wins five awards for academic excellence
School of Education graduate Janice Simons not only adjusted to motherhood exceptionally well but also graduated with top results and a strong network of friends and fellow graduate teachers.
Authentic storytelling wins WA First Nations Filmmaker Prize
Marlanie Haerewa's love of theatre, music and the profound act of storytelling and knowledge sharing has always been at the core of who she is.
Following in the footsteps of family
School of Science graduate and winner of the Talis Prize for Science and Commerce, Samara Lette shares her experience and familial connection to ECU.
ECU's School of Business and Law and School of Science first collaborative Careers Fair
This year's Get Connected Careers Fair marked a milestone for ECU as the School of Science and the School of Business and Law joined forces to co-host a dynamic event that showcased the diverse career opportunities available to students.
Exercise, peer support and a bit of luck is the secret to reaching 100
It has been longed stressed that exercise plays a vital role in overall wellbeing and health as well as longevity, something Kevin Ryan, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is a great testament to.
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