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Could new technology save your daily cup of coffee?
New research from Edith Cowan University has identified a new and quicker method to detect infections in coffee berries, which has the potential to save coffee crops around the world.
ECU students awarded St Johns scholarships
Four Edith Cowan University (ECU) students have received St John WA (SJWA) Memorial Scholarships as part of SJWA’s commitment to reconciliation.
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ECU led team to partner with the Heart Foundation to commercialise a new solution to screen for blood vessel calcification
As a Heart Foundation Catalyst Partnerships Grants Partner, ECU will commercialise a new solution to screen for blood vessel calcification.
ECU Alumni honoured in the King's Birthday 2025 Honours List
Fourteen exceptional Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni have been recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List.
ECU recognised again as Silver Employer at national 'LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards'
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has once again been nationally recognised for its commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, earning Silver Employer status at the 2025 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.
ECU's Inclusive Employability Team wins Accessibility in Action Award
Emma Lovegrove, Denise Bertilone, Professor Justin Brown and Elle Beaumont-Bilsby have developed and co-designed a suite of initiatives that support students with disability in their transition from study to employment.
ECU Alumna Lucy Durack wins Arts & Culture honour at 2025 WA of the Year Awards
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is thrilled to congratulate acclaimed stage and screen star Lucy Durack for being awarded the Crown Perth Arts & Culture Award at the 2025 Western Australian of the Year Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Australian entertainment and her enduring connection to WA.
Global spotlight on ECU melanoma researcher
ECU researcher Dr Pauline Zaenker has been recognised on the international stage for her world-leading work and expertise on autoantibodies as biomarkers for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.
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Killer crab: Shining an infrared light on loggerhead turtle hatchling attacks
Research by Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has put a spotlight on the feeding frenzy that newly hatched turtles face.
BEES: A new mental health tool set to create a buzz
A new questionnaire developed by ECU provides a reliable measure of mental health that can be completed in just a few moments.
The power of exercise as a medicine
In 2019 John was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. After taking part in a clinical trial at ECU's Exercise Medicine Research Institute exploring the impact of exercise on prostate cancer, John noticed a significant improvement in his wellness.
ECU's cancer blood biomarkers cohort study recognised in State funding
Led by ECU's Professor Elin Gray, the Cancer Blood Biomarkers Study enables the discovery and validation of cancer biomarkers in the blood.
Finding the heart in the machine
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping machines become more emotionally aware, using a new method that allows them to better recognise human facial expressions.
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There are clear laws on enforcing blockades – Israel's interception of the Madleen raises serious questions
On June 9, the Madleen, a UK-flagged civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was stopped by Israeli forces in international waters, about 200 kilometres off the coast.
Curious Kids: can spiders swim?
Most spiders don’t swim by choice. But they sure can survive in water when they need to.
Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australia's new tech codes may threaten their access
Draft rules to restrict 'age-inappropriate content' may also affect essential information about sex and sexual health.
The body as landscape: how post-war Japanese dance and theatre shaped performance in Australia
From the surreal imagery of butoh to Suzuki's dreamlike approach to theatre, post-war Japan's performance styles have inspired numerous Australian performers.
'No support, no housing, no job' – the vicious cycle pushing more women into prison
Interviews with female prisoners in WA show many struggled with violence, drugs, alcohol, poverty and homelessness from an early age.
How can I improve my running? 5 top tips for every runner, from a biomechanics expert
Humans and our ancestors have been running for millions of years. Back then, it helped us capture – or avoid becoming – prey. Now, we do it to keep fit, boost mental health, unwind in nature, or play our favourite sport.
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ECU hosts Zhejiang students celebrating decades of collaboration
Edith Cowan University (ECU) was delighted to welcome students from Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), one of ECU's longest-standing partnerships.
ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery turns 40
Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) School of Nursing and Midwifery has marked a major milestone, celebrating 40 years since its inception.
ECU PhD candidate's documentary selected for international film festival
School of Arts and Humanities PhD candidate Shirin Barghnavard, whose doctoral research investigates the politics of representations in documentary films of Iranian women, has been selected for the 2025 Revelation Perth International Film Festival.
ECU student tracing 40 years of WA's HIV response
ECU international student Maruf Rahman recently teamed up with WestPride Archives to bring to light four decades of WA's response to HIV/AIDS.
ECU Alumni rise to national leadership in Federal Government
Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni are enjoying big moves as a result of the 2025 Federal Election.
New ECU-led initiative to help resolve midwifery shortage
Midwife researchers from ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery have established a world-first initiative that aims to help resolve the midwifery workforce crisis.
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