Blue carbon economy
ECU research into greenhouse gas absorption by Australian coastal ecosystems.

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Edith Cowan University (ECU) has solidified its status as a sector leader in gender equity, receiving a third SAGE Cygnet Award acknowledging the University's commitment to gender equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).
ECU's student nursing ward became a makeshift evacuation centre for nursing home residents affected by the Wanneroo bushfire. 64 elderly residents were cared for at Joondalup campus, while firefighters tried to bring the blaze under control.
Distinguished ECU alumni have been recognised for their contributions personally and professionally to their communities. ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Chapman said each of the award recipients have made a difference in the lives of those around them.
Paying for things digitally is so common, most of us think nothing of swiping or tapping our card, or using mobile payments. So is giving your card details over the phone any more risky than other transactions and how can you minimise the risks?
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