A new roadmap to save Australia's seagrasses
New ECU research has mapped risks to Australian seagrass meadows that underscore and assist in the crucial task of conservation.
ECU City campus reaches new heights
The $853 million ECU City campus has reached its full structural height, marking the biggest milestone yet for Perth's first fully comprehensive, inner-city university.
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ECU City is taking shape
The state-of-the-art ECU City is set to reshape the heart of the CBD. Perth's first comprehensive city-based university campus will be a dynamic landmark and an incredible place to learn, work and enjoy when it opens in late 2025.
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Changing the future of plastic recycling
New research from ECU Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is developing a new generation of membranes from recycled PVC that will allow the processing of wastewater, minerals, and even lithium.
How a quick scan can detect dementia risk
New research from ECU shows that common bone density scans can also reveal plaque build-up in the abdominal aorta - which researchers have found is a reliable marker for developing dementia.
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Building connection and joy at ECU South West's Learning Centre, Busselton
Students have access to ECU South West's Regional Learning Hub networks, including the latest ECU Learning Centre, Busselton, a dedicated space for online, regional and remote students to study, connect and socialise.
New leadership book to transform how we empower future leaders
Edith Cowan University (ECU) lecturer Dr Andrei Lux is reshaping leadership education with his new book, Leadership: A Reflective and Student Focused Approach, published by Sage.
Celebrating Excellence: Edith Cowan University's Top 100 Students shine bright
Edith Cowan University (ECU) celebrated the remarkable achievements of its Top 100 students and recognised those who have made exceptional contributions to university life and the broader community.
Call goes out to support world-first health platform
The Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre for Precision Health (CPH) is calling on the Western Australian community to support the development of NeuroHub WA, a world-first health platform that will support the more than one million Western Australians living with a neurological condition.
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