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Education not prevention key in drug fight

A new research program from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is working to change the way young people learn about, and consume, drugs and alcohol before they reach 18.  

Indigenous students exploring with iPads

Indigenous students from Clontarf Girls Academy received an insight into using iPads as learning tools at ECU this week.

Cultural Memorandum of Understanding

ECU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the C.Y. O’Connor Institute which will create culturally-beneficial programs for both ECU and C.Y. O’Connor students.  

Research @ECU – HealthInfoNet

ECU-based Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is the focus of the next instalment in the Research@ECU series.

Exploring the links between Nyoongar and Chinese culture

A new art exhibition at ECU is celebrating the link between Chinese and Australian Indigenous culture on the eve of NAIDOC Week celebrations.

Occupy nothing / Perth 1 / On Fate and Love

ECU’s Spectrum Project Space will come alive this winter with three new exhibitions which explore the themes of work, culture and love in vastly different ways.  

Honouring the best of ECU

Extraordinary individuals from all walks of life were honoured last week at the annual ECU Path of Honour ceremony.

Perth NAIDOC Award for ECU student

Heath Carpenter will soon become Edith Cowan University (ECU)’s first Indigenous graduate with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. But it’s an achievement that almost didn’t happen.

Russian visit builds research relationships

A visit from a leading Russian scientist is expected to produce exciting collaborations with ECU research into photonics and nano science.

OSH students in workplace learning

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) students recently experienced health and safety first hand at Viridian Glass.

Bon voyage to ECU students heading overseas

ECU has farewelled its largest group of exchange students, with 39 students due to study at 28 different exchange partner universities across 11 countries next semester.

Link between amphetamines and violent crime questioned

Amphetamine users are more likely to commit non-violent crimes, a new study by ECU researchers has found.

Amphetamine use is associated with psychological, physical and social harm, criminal behaviour and violence.

Alcohol a no go for mums to be

No alcohol is the message of a new state campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

The No Alcohol is the Safest Choice campaign is based on research carried out at Edith Cowan University, which found that many women are often confused about whether small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy are safe

Focussing on the future

Max Bindon has his eyes firmly focused on the future, thanks to a scholarship from ECU and the City of Joondalup.  

Simulation for visiting Minister

The Hon. Dr Kim Hames, Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Tourism visited ECU this week, taking a tour of the University’s world-class Health Simulation Centre.

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