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Is music while studying a helpful habit or hidden distraction?

A new study has surveyed more than 220 university students about whether they listen to music while reading for studying purposes.

ECU and RFWA host inaugural IDAHOBIT Lecture at ECU City

More than 100 people gathered for the inaugural IDAHOBIT Lecture, a partnership event between ECU and Rainbow Futures WA (RFWA) exploring the role of LGBTIQA+ First Nations advocacy, research and community leadership in creating meaningful change.

ECU partnership aims to strengthen midwifery care

Edith Cowan University's Professor Sara Bayes is partnering with the Midwifery Birth Centre at Bentley Health Service.

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ECU upskilling more nurses to address healthcare gap in WA-first program

Edith Cowan University will be introducing a new course to upskill nurses, launching the Graduate Certificate in Designated Registered Nurse Prescribing.

Five ECU alumni recognised for their care and dedication

Jodee Hollingsworth took home the prestigious 2026 Midwife of the Year award among several other ECU alumni awarded accolades at the recent WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.

EMRI researcher takes major ESSA prize

Dr Francesco Bettariga has been awarded the prestigious ESSA Medal for the 2025 Best Doctoral Thesis in Australia.

ECU expands its CBD presence unlocking new opportunities for students, staff and industry

ECU has purchased Kings Square 3 at 10 Telethon Avenue, further strengthening its presence in the heart of Perth's CBD.

ECU announces acclaimed alumna as 2027 Copyright Agency Grant artist

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has announced Western Australian-born artist Sarah Contos as the recipient of the 2027 Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) Grant Commission.

Scaling new solutions for water sustainability

Edith Cowan University's collaborative project turns research into real-world application.

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Research articles

Koala milk study may hold key to better care for orphaned joeys

New research into koala milk could prove crucial to future conservation of the iconic, yet endangered Australian species.

Research insights to empower more Indigenous students to pursue Higher Ed

A new ECU study has explored the decision-making process of Indigenous Australian students in pursuing higher education. With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation a national priority, the research aims to enable universities to attract and retain more Aboriginal students.

How 3D-printing could help broken bones heal quicker

New technology could potentially enable badly broken bones to heal stronger and faster, thanks to new research at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

Marine mystery uncovered: Ancient reefs hold key to modern marine life

New research from ECU has given a glimpse into Earth's rich ocean life 20 million years ago.

Mixed messages on kids' screen time leaves parents feeling overwhelmed

First-time parents are feeling confused, anxious and judged when it comes to managing their young children's screen time, according to new research from ECU.

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Opinion articles

Getting the kids out the door for school drives me bananas. How can we make mornings calmer?

Getting the kids out the door for school can feel like herding cats in the rain. Just when one child is ready, another can't find a shoe, someone remembers homework, and someone else starts crying because they want more breakfast.

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia's tradie shortage

Have you recently tried to call a tradie for repairs or a renovation and had trouble finding one? As the federal budget once again focuses on boosting housing supply, one critical issue keeps resurfacing. Australia does not have enough skilled tradespeople to fix and renovate existing homes, let alone build the new homes being promised.

How public voting has turned Eurovision from a song contest into a political platform

Australian singer Delta Goodrem has advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after days of online hype, fan campaigning and betting speculation surrounding her performance of Eclipse.

'This is where she comes alive': for ageing migrants, community choirs are more than music

For migrants living with dementia, memory loss weakens links between language, culture and expression. Music can help.

How the federal budget became unlocked – and allowed the digital world in

Social media 'influencers' were dismissed in some quarters when they were allowed into the budget lock-up. But they carry huge clout, and are here to stay.

'What do you want to be?' The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni

Across Australia, universities and governments say increasing the numbers of Indigenous graduates is one of the main priorities in tertiary education.

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