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NAIDOC Week 2012
Thursday, 14 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06Each year, Edith Cowan University celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Indigenous Australians through a number of activities held during NAIDOC Week.
Olympic athletes given boost by ECU expert
Thursday, 14 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06International athletes are turning to ECU’s expertise in strength and conditioning to boost their performance in the build up to the London Olympic Games.
The deafening sound of Sonic Silence
Thursday, 14 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06Listening to your iPod on full volume for just six minutes may lead to irreversible hearing damage, ECU researchers have found.
Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campus closures
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting extreme weather conditions for tonight, Tuesday 12th June. After careful consideration, it has been decided that in the interest of student and staff safety, Mount Lawley and Joondalup campuses will be closed from 5pm.
South West Campus closed
Monday, 11 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06As a result of storms on the weekend, Bunbury campus will remain closed until Wednesday, 13 June.
It’s an honour for Professor Hayward AM
Monday, 11 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06ECU’s Professor Colleen Hayward has been included in the Queen’s Birthday 2012 Honours List, recognising her work with Indigenous communities.
New healthy lifestyle app supports new mums
Monday, 11 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06A smartphone app to encourage new mothers to adopt a healthy lifestyle is the result of a three year project by ECU researchers.
Teaching with technology
Friday, 08 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06Even the youngest school children are confident in using the latest technologies, yet many of our teachers are ill-equipped to teach with them.
Canadian expert gives master class
Wednesday, 06 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 06Children who can regulate their moods, emotions and behaviours in the classroom will be more successful students and will grow into more successful adults.
Academic joins Nike’s elite performance division
Friday, 01 June 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 05ECU’s Foundation Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Dr Robert Newton, has been appointed to the advisory board of Nike’s athlete performance division SPARQ.
Soccer stars on campus
Thursday, 31 May 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 05ECU students got insight into international football from some of the best in the business.
ECU named in best universities list
Thursday, 31 May 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 05Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been named in a league table of the world’s best young universities.
New three-year plan for Reconciliation
Monday, 28 May 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 05ECU has reinforced its commitment to Reconciliation with the release of the 2012 – 2015 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Molecular biology in the classroom
Friday, 25 May 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 05Students from Woodvale Secondary College have boosted their science skills in ECU’s labs.
Rapid growth in Australian Cruise Industry
Thursday, 24 May 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 05Foundation Professor of Tourism Ross Dowling has been researching the growth of the Cruise Industry in Australia. This research features in the latest instalment of the Research@ECU video series.