Research news
Research@ECU with Associate Professor Daniel Galvão
Friday, 13 May 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 05ECU’s Office of Research and Innovation is pleased to launch the second instalment of the Research@ECU online video series, which provides an insight into the stories behind some of ECU’s most talented and successful researchers.
ECU wins new research tender for engagement
Thursday, 07 April 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 04Researchers from ECU’s School of Education recently won $189,000 from the Federal Government for their new Student Academic Engagement Project.
ECU launches the research video series Research@ECU - Research Making a Difference
Friday, 18 March 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 03ECU’s Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) is pleased to launch the online video series Research@ECU which will provide the ECU community with an insight into the stories behind some of ECU’s talented and successful researchers.
ECU presents research symposium on bushfire smoke
Tuesday, 01 March 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 03Bushfires are a common part of the Australian summer, and can have a devastating effect on the local community. Many people know about the impact of fires, but the effect of bushfire smoke on both an individual’s health and the environment is sometimes forgotten.
ECU researching perceptions of the Social Work profession across Australia
Friday, 18 February 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 02A social worker’s job is extremely diverse, with many different roles and varied responsibilities. ECU is conducting a research project in conjunction with the Australian Association of Social Workers to develop a clearer picture of the role of social workers in today’s society, seen through their eyes and the eyes of the community.
Participants needed for research into children’s exposure to metal particles
Friday, 11 February 2011 Research > News > 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.
Leading stroke researcher visits ECU
Friday, 11 February 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 02ECU was pleased to host leading stroke and aphasia researcher from the University of Arizona, Professor Audrey Holland throughout the later part of last year as a visiting fellow.
ECU receives top marks in ERA Rankings
Wednesday, 02 February 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 01The 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) National Report results were announced on Monday, 31 January, placing ECU among some of the best Universities in the world with regards to our research achievements in a number of disciplines within our academic programs.
ECU researcher to present new findings on cancer management and rehabilitation
Friday, 28 January 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 01Director of ECU’s Health and Wellness Institute, Associate Professor Daniel Galvão will present a new consensus statement on cancer management and rehabilitation at the upcoming Cancer Council Western Australia seminar, entitled, The Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle During and After Cancer.
ECU graduate researching breast cancer internationally
Tuesday, 25 January 2011 Research > News > 2011 > 01Sports Science Graduate, Ms Zoe Gibbs is making a difference in her Kenyan hometown through an international scholarship awarded by ECU.
ECU-led research project provides new insight into sexual assault victims
Thursday, 20 January 2011 Research > News > 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 the first ever state-wide online survey of rape and sexual assault victims in an Australian jurisdiction.
$23 million awarded for mental health research
Friday, 10 December 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 12ECU's Professor Ralph Martins and his team together with the McCusker Alzheimer's Research Foundation, Hall and Prior Aged Care, Oceanic Medical Imaging, Alzhyme and Lawley Pharmaceuticals WA are partners in a successful application by several Australian universities, research institutes and industry to the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Program of the Australian Government.
Honours student searching for participants to take part in small business research
Friday, 10 December 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 12Successful businessman and ECU Psychology Honours student, Mr Philip Roggio is working with the Joondalup Business Association (JBA) and Small Business Centre (SBC) North West Metro to research personal and business resilience in small businesses.
ECU researchers receive national grants
Thursday, 02 December 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 12Congratulations to ECU researchers Associate Professor Mel Ziman and Professor Ralph Martins, and their colleagues, who recently received grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support their research teams in the fields of Melanoma and Alzheimer’s disease.
ECU-led robotics team receives international acclaim
Friday, 19 November 2010 Research > News > 2010 > 11The 2010 Multi Autonomous Ground-Robotic International Challenge (MAGIC), sponsored by the Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and US Department of Defence, officially came to an end on Friday, 12 November with the ECU-led MAGICian team receiving fourth place in the overall competition.