Research news
Olympic athletes – underperforming or underdeveloped?
Wednesday, 08 August 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 08Foundation Professor in Exercise and Sports Science, Professor Rob Newton shares his insights into the Australian Olympic 2012 Games campaign.
Skilled migrants crucial to resource industry
Wednesday, 08 August 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 08Temporary migrant workers play an essential role in Australia’s resource industry by filling highly-skilled positions.
Future of the Leschenault Estuary and Inlet
Monday, 06 August 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 07The Leschenault Estuary and Inlet are under threat from increasing populations, decreasing rainfall and changing water quality.
Participants needed – ageing workforce study
Wednesday, 25 July 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 07Australia’s workforce is ageing with serious implications for society.
Big bucks not only draw card for FIFO workers
Tuesday, 10 July 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 07High salaries are not the only factor in the decision to become a Fly-in-Fly-Out (FIFO) worker, the initial findings of a new study by Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers have shown.
Education not prevention key in drug fight
Friday, 06 July 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 07A new research program from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is working to change the way young people learn about, and consume, drugs and alcohol before they reach 18.
Indigenous students exploring with iPads
Thursday, 05 July 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 06Indigenous students from Clontarf Girls Academy received an insight into using iPads as learning tools at ECU this week.
Research @ECU – HealthInfoNet
Tuesday, 03 July 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 06ECU-based Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is the focus of the next instalment in the Research@ECU series.
Russian visit builds research relationships
Friday, 22 June 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 06A visit from a leading Russian scientist is expected to produce exciting collaborations with ECU research into photonics and nano science.
Link between amphetamines and violent crime questioned
Monday, 18 June 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 06Amphetamine users are more likely to commit non-violent crimes, a new study by ECU researchers has found.
Amphetamine use is associated with psychological, physical and social harm, criminal behaviour and violence.
Alcohol a no go for mums to be
Monday, 18 June 2012 Research > News > 2012 > 06No alcohol is the message of a new state campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
The No Alcohol is the Safest Choice campaign is based on research carried out at Edith Cowan University, which found that many women are often confused about whether small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy are safe
Olympic athletes given boost by ECU expert
Thursday, 14 June 2012 Research > 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 Research > News > 2012 > 06Listening to your iPod on full volume for just six minutes may lead to irreversible hearing damage, ECU researchers have found.
New healthy lifestyle app supports new mums
Monday, 11 June 2012 Research > 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 Research > 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.