Inaugural Taryn Fiebig Award winner announced
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Classical Voice student Erin Strle has been awarded the inaugural Taryn Fiebig Award, thanks to the generous support of The Humanity Foundation.
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Find out moreKids’ books missing the mark on gender
New research from Edith Cowan University has revealed childrens’ books are perpetuating outdated stereotypes of gender roles including boys playing sport, doing physical work and girls as passive onlookers.
From stockfeed to superfood
New research from ECU is pushing lupins toward the mainstream as a sustainable, plant-based, gluten-free protein source.
Putting bugs on the menu
Research at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia is making sure your creepy crawly snack is safe.
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STEM skills sought for the knowledge economy
With STEM skills now required for 75 per cent of jobs in the world’s fastest growing industries, why not shift your focus in this direction? ECU could be your ticket to get there.
Exercise answer: Research shows it’s how often you do it, not how much
Should we do a little bit every day, or a few longer sessions per week? It appears one approach is far more beneficial than the other.
ECU amongst Australian universities responding to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has received national recognition for its contribution in delivering support to Australia’s neighbours and helping stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following an outbreak in Indonesia in July.
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