2012
Hands on health
Monday, 02 April 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 03Hands-on learning is an important part of a university student’s education, particularly when the skills they learn could one day save a life.
Cancer council grants for young researchers
Friday, 23 March 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 03ECU researchers are among the winners of this year’s Cancer Council Western Australia Research Grants.
Strengthening tomorrow's surfers today
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 03Australian surfers are now benefitting from the sort of elite training programs that US professional athletes have used for years, thanks to input from ECU researchers.
All in the mind for Olympic trialists
Monday, 12 March 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 03Dr Craig Harms is busily preparing for the 2012 Australian Olympic swimming trials – even though he won’t be getting anywhere near the pool.
Wifi sensors to tackle bushfires
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 02A network of inexpensive fire monitoring sensors positioned throughout bushland could be the latest early-warning system in the fight against fires.
Groundbreaking study on the internet habits of teenagers
Monday, 06 February 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 02Almost a quarter of teenagers are online for four or more hours a day on non-school-related work, a new study by ECU researchers has found.
International partnership stands the test of time
Friday, 03 February 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 02ECU researchers are collaborating with colleagues at Kobe University in Japan to better understand how the human body responds to exercise.
ECU researcher named in Australia Day honours
Friday, 27 January 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 01Professor Caroline Taylor has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her work with social welfare organisations.
Skin cancer protection at ECU
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 01Melanoma researcher Professor Mel Ziman is engaging with local organisations to safeguard their workers against the harmful UV rays that cause melanoma.