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ECU researchers tackling termite infestation

Wednesday, 04 August 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 08

With termites estimated to cost Australian home-owners up to $1 billion each year, it has never been more important to tackle the issue of termite infestation head on.


Solid Kids, Solid Schools receives state-wide recognition

Wednesday, 04 August 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 08

Congratulations to ECU’s Child Health Promotion Research Centre, whose Solid Kids, Solid Schools project was awarded the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Community Safety’ award at the annual Injury Control Council of Western Australia (ICCWA) Community Awards. 


ECU's Child Health Promotion Research Centre recognised by the Australian Medical Association

Tuesday, 03 August 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 08

The ECU Child Health Promotion Research Centre (CHPRC) was recognised as one of six finalists at the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Healthway Healthier WA 2010 Awards, held on Saturday, 29 July at the Burswood Grand Ballroom.


ECU researchers finalists in worldwide robotics competition

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 07

Researchers from ECU, in collaboration with the University of WA, Flinders University and primary sponsor Thales Australia, have been announced as finalists in a multi-million dollar competition run by the Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the US Department of Defence.


ECU's Vario Health Institute in Consensus Statement from the American College of Sports Medicine

Thursday, 24 June 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 06

ECU’s Vario Health Institute is leading the way in research for cancer management and rehabilitation following the recent publication of a Consensus Statement in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).


ECU-based Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet awarded $591,000 contract

Tuesday, 15 June 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 06

The ECU-based Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet was recently awarded a $591,000 contract by the Department of Health and Ageing to research, develop and evaluate resources to address preventable chronic disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.


ECU researcher’s finalists in worldwide robotics competition

Friday, 11 June 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 06

Researchers from ECU, in collaboration with the University of WA, Flinders University and primary sponsor Thales Australia, will compete as finalists this week in a multi-million dollar competition run by the Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the US Department of Defence.


ECU researchers awarded national tender to evaluate cyber-bullying

Wednesday, 02 June 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 06

ECU’s Child Health Promotion Research Centre has been awarded a national tender to evaluate the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Cybersmart Detectives (CSD) online education game.


ECU research results in $6.8 million funding for Better Beginnings

Monday, 31 May 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 05

More than $6.8 million in funding has been secured for the Better Beginnings family literacy program thanks to ECU researchers.


ECU presents groundbreaking report on domestic violence

Friday, 28 May 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 05

ECU researchers launched a groundbreaking report on Wednesday, 26 May entitled, Intimate Partner Abuse of Men.


ECU leading the way in cyberbullying research

Monday, 12 April 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 04

ECU researchers will cement their place as Australian-leaders in cyberbullying prevention when they attend a prestigious European/Australian training school in Melbourne next week.


Professor Ralph Martins awarded Melvin Jones Fellowship

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 03

ECU’s Foundation Chair of Ageing and Alzheimer’s Disease, Professor Ralph Martins, has been awarded the Lions International Melvin Jones Fellowship...


ECU working to improve healthcare outcomes for Indigenous Australians

Monday, 15 March 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 03

A team led by ECU’s Professor Cobie Rudd has been awarded $220,000 to help improve understanding and empathy between healthcare...


ECU Professor says too much TV is bad for your health

Wednesday, 13 January 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 01

Professor David Dunstan, Adjunct Professor at ECU’s Vario Health Institute, has been working with a team of Australian researchers...


Professor Ralph Martins named WA Australian of the Year

Monday, 23 November 2009 Research > News > 2009 > 11

Congratulations to ECU’s Professor Ralph Martins who was named WA Australian of the Year for 2010 by the Governor of Western Australia...


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