Media releases
Participants needed for research into children’s exposure to metal particles
Friday, 11 February 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 02There are many particles found in the air around us, some can be seen and some are invisible to the naked eye, but all can have a potential impact on our health.
Local student receives prestigious ECU Scholarship
Friday, 11 February 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 02Wanneroo Senior High School graduate, Ms Stefany Renshaw is looking forward to embarking on a degree in Counter Terrorism, Security and Intelligence thanks to an Excellence Scholarship received from Edith Cowan University (ECU).
Red carpet bonanza for ECU filmmakers
Thursday, 10 February 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 02Edith Cowan University (ECU) Film and Video, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and WA Screen Academy students and graduates, are celebrating after receiving a whopping 20 nominations in the WA Screen Awards, the State’s version of the Oscars.
ECU initiates International Social Work Day Poster campaign
Thursday, 10 February 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 02Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) Social Work program, based at ECU South West in Bunbury, is celebrating International Social Work Day in a unique way, collaborating with social workers across the state to initiate a nationwide poster campaign.
ECU-led research project provides new insight into sexual assault victims
Monday, 24 January 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 01Researchers from the Policing Just Outcomes (PJO) project,an initiative of Edith Cowan University and the Victoria Police, have released their latest report based on what is the first ever state-wide online survey of rape and sexual assault victims in an Australian jurisdiction.
ECU alumni cycling to save lives
Monday, 17 January 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 01Cancer is one of the leading killers in the world, with an estimated 12.7 million people diagnosed with cancer each year.
Participants needed for research into metal exposure in children
Monday, 17 January 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 01Society is constantly exposed to low levels of different metals in our daily diets, however there is limited research regarding the impact this may have on our health, and the health of our children.
Small Business Research at ECU
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 12Small businesses make up a vital part in Western Australia’s economy, accounting for 96 per cent of all businesses in WA and employing an estimated third of the state’s labour force.
ECU seeks volunteers for research study into the prevention of childhood obesity
Thursday, 18 November 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 11Childhood obesity is at a record high with a staggering 25 per cent of children aged five -17 considered overweight or obese. Furthermore, research shows that 50 per cent of obese children will carry these trends into adulthood.
ECU and the City of Wanneroo creating workplace ready graduates
Tuesday, 16 November 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 11Employers now, more than ever before are looking for graduates that have a combination of industry experience and theoretical skills.
ECU’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kerry Cox, has accepted a new contract offered by the ECU Council, and will remain Vice-Chancellor until September 2014.
Monday, 15 November 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 11ECU’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kerry Cox, has accepted a new contract offered by the ECU Council, and will remain Vice-Chancellor until September 2014.
ECU partnership helps change lives of troubled youths
Thursday, 21 October 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 10Depression, obesity, broken families, and drug use are issues which affect thousands of young people each year, leading to a number of troubled youths within our local communities.
Local students win SCRAM grand final
Tuesday, 19 October 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 10Local students from Safety Bay Senior High School put their conflict resolution skills to the test last week at the 2010 School’s Conflict Resolution and Mediation (SCRAM) grand final, held at the ECU Joondalup Campus.
ECU to research Mid West Broadband uptake
Friday, 08 October 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 10The National Broadband Network initiative, announced in April 2009 by the Australian Government aims to provide 93 per cent of Australian homes, schools and workplaces with access to super-fast broadband, delivering speeds of up to 100 megabits per second.
ECU Business Experience giving school students an extra edge
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 News > Media releases > 2010 > 10Work experience is an important factor when searching for new employees, with Graduate Careers Australia stating that employer’s value, and prefer, job applicants who possess skills such as team work, communication and problem solving.