Facebook wants AI to find your keys and understand your conversations
Facebook has announced a research project that aims to push the “frontier of first-person perception”, and in the process help you remember where your left your keys.
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ECU top in teaching quality and more
For the sixth year in a row, ECU has received the top undergraduate teaching quality ranking of all 37 public universities in Australia. ECU was also the top public university in Australia for undergraduate skills development, student support and overall experience. View QILT results.
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Good Universities Guide
ECU’s 5-star rating for undergraduate teaching quality has been achieved for 15 straight years! Five-star ratings were also achieved for undergraduate skills development, learner engagement, learning resources, student support and overall experience. All ratings are the best for a public university in Western Australia.
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THE Impact Rankings
ECU has been ranked in the top 50 for Gender Equality (24th), Good Health and Wellbeing (24th) and Quality Education (41st) in the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact rankings, showing how universities are working towards the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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THE Young University Rankings
ECU has been ranked in the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Rankings. View rankings.
ECU City is taking shape
The state-of-the-art design concept for ECU City has been unveiled. Set to reshape the heart of Perth, ECU City will be a dynamic landmark and an incredible place to learn, work and enjoy when it opens in 2025.
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ECU has a vibrant research community, actively supporting our student and staff researchers. We continually seek opportunities to collaborate with other universities and to work with organisations and businesses to commercialise research outcomes. Learn more about research at ECU.
World-Class Research
ECU research aims to transform the lives of people in global communities. Our work focuses on four themes that recognise our collective expertise and our progressive view of the world.
Find out morePutting bugs on the menu
Research at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia is making sure your creepy crawly snack is safe.
The holy grail of renewables
Research at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia is at the forefront of the quest for sustainable green hydrogen.
ACRISP research
ECU's Australian Centre for Research into Injury and Sport and its Prevention (ACRISP) translates elite-level research into practical advancements for sport and public health.
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Community support for those suicide leaves behind
A forum at Edith Cowan University’s (ECU’s) South West Campus aims to raise awareness of the impact of suicide, including the role that stigma plays in grief, and how people can better support the needs of those bereaved by suicide loss.
Whole fat or low-fat milk better for kids? Science says it’s udderly up to them
A world-first study shows kids over two years of age can drink whichever they prefer, with no effect on their health.
Getting cramps after exercise? Here’s what you should drink
ECU research shows plain water isn’t your best post-workout option.
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ECU respects the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the land on which our campuses are built. We're also committed to developing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
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