‘Travel therapy’: Could holidays help mental health and wellbeing?
A new cross-disciplinary ECU paper proposes tourism could be an industry that can provide real health benefits, even for conditions as serious and complex as dementia or depression.
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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New research from Edith Cowan University has revealed childrens’ books are perpetuating outdated stereotypes of gender roles including boys playing sport, doing physical work and girls as passive onlookers.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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Start something spectacular at ECU Open Day
Unlock your future at Edith Cowan University’s upcoming on-campus Open Days in 2022. Explore study options and discover what’s on offer at ECU.
ECU opens its arms to refugee nurses with free scholarships
A new program will see nurses from overseas able to continue their careers in Australia, helping their transition to a new life and addressing the national healthcare shortage.
Goodbye Internet Explorer. You won’t be missed (but your legacy will be remembered)
After 27 years, Microsoft has finally bid farewell to the web browser Internet Explorer, and will redirect users to the latest version of its Edge browser. Microsoft has ended support for Explorer on several versions of Windows 10. Explorer will remain a working browser, but won’t be protected as new threats emerge.
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