A new roadmap to save Australia's seagrasses
ECU research maps risks to Australian seagrass meadows, aiding crucial conservation efforts.
Grab your popcorn. It’s outdoor movie season!
ECU is proud to partner with Telethon Community Cinemas for another exciting season of movies at the iconic Joondalup Pines outdoor cinema.
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Lightning, fire and space: launching the IGNIS project
A collaborative ECU research project is using space technology to study thunderstorms and the lightning strikes that result in fires that can have devastating and deadly consequences in the Australian landscape.
Changing the future of plastic recycling
ECU’s Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is developing next-generation membranes from recycled PVC to process wastewater, minerals, and lithium.
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ECU recognises historic gift in naming of WAAPA's new Centre for Performance Excellence
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled the name of its state-of-the-art performing arts facility for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at the new ECU City campus, as the Minderoo Centre for Performance Excellence.
How we created new Noongar song and dance for kworlak – the bull sharks of Perth
Noongar dance can restore connections between those who live in Perth and the sharks who swim in the city's river.
New ECU tool can help concussion patients manage fear and improve recovery
ECU researchers have created a fast, five-minute assessment tool to help identify fear-avoidant behaviour after concussion.
ECU PhD candidate awarded prestigious WWF conservation fellowship
School of Arts and Humanities PhD candidate Kinley Rinchen has been selected for a prestigious 2025 WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship, joining an elite global cohort of emerging conservation leaders.
ECU Extra
Articles to help you prepare for university study, discover careers and courses, prepare for employment and be inspired by student and graduate stories.
Paige turns to crime for a life in the lab
Like many school leavers, working out what she wanted to study at uni was a bit of a challenge for Paige Smith. She had a passion for all things science from a very young age, but where to start?
Thinking about a career switch? Study might be a good start
Every year in Australia, people decide that it's time for a career change. There are many reasons for this and equally many options to make it happen, including going back to study.
What's a double degree and why would you study one?
Having a university double degree doesn't mean you're doubling your employment opportunities. With the right course combination, it could be way more than that. It's like creating your own brand.
Why studying at university is a great way to travel
University study is way more than lectures, reading and assignments. As a student, you also have opportunities to travel overseas as part of your studies. And it looks good on your résumé.
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