Research news
Aussie kids log-on more than European peers
Friday, 09 November 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 11Australian children use the internet more excessively than their European counterparts, a new study by Edith Cowan University researchers has found.
Research@ECU with Cobie Rudd
Thursday, 08 November 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 11Professor Cobie Rudd discusses her research investigating ways in which simulation-based health training can be used in training at a tertiary level.
Working together to protect Barrow Island
Tuesday, 30 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10An acoustic sensor, the size of a smartphone, is helping to protect Barrow Island’s unique native fauna from the Asian House Gecko.
Students need better transferable skills
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10Universities and employers need to collaborate so students can successfully transition into the workplace.
$2.5million in NHMRC grants for ECU
Monday, 22 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10ECU-led projects focussing on cyberbullying, melanoma research, and stroke rehabilitation have received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants, totalling over $2.5million dollars.
Nanotechnology @ ECU wins an Australia-India fellowship
Monday, 22 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10ECU Professor Kamal Alameh has received a prestigious Australia-India Senior Visiting Fellowship for his groundbreaking work in the area of nanotechnology.
Science Minister visits ECU’s Security Research Institute
Friday, 19 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10ECU’s Security Research Institute was treated to a Ministerial visit last week.
ECU researchers hope to shed light on Pilbara birds
Thursday, 18 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10A research partnership between ECU and Dampier Salt Limited will investigate the interactions between the Pilbara’s birdlife and its diverse environment.
Safety concerns for construction supervisors
Thursday, 18 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10Inexperienced workers are being promoted to supervisory roles without the specialist training required, according to a new study.
Curry treatment for Alzheimer’s
Friday, 12 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10A compound found in a common spice could hold the key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
Diaries to the rescue
Thursday, 11 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10Can a simple diary prevent psychological complications in those who have spent a prolonged period in an intensive care unit (ICU)?
Neuroscience leaders at ECU
Friday, 05 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Thompson, winner of the Australian Neuroscience Society’s 2nd Prize for her oral presentation on ECU’s world-first Huntington’s disease research.
Resource industry workers oblivious to hazards
Thursday, 04 October 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 10Mine workers are starting work without adequate hazard identification skills according to ECU research.
Your research in a nutshell
Friday, 28 September 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 09Congratulations to ECU researcher Dr Chris Abbiss, winner of the inaugural ECU Your Research in a Nutshell competition.
Winning cell research
Friday, 21 September 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 09Congratulations to Dr Rob White who has been awarded the Department of Health Western Australia New Investigator Prize for Biomedical Research for best oral presentation.