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How old are you really? Researchers find a new way to measure biological age

Age-related conditions could be easier to detect and track, with researchers from Edith Cowan University developing an innovative new way to measure biological age.

A picture is worth a thousand words: A journey from Albany to Hollywood

Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumna Samm Blake has built an impressive career since graduating in 2003.

ECU academic collaboration a shared vision of storytelling, country and connection

Two Edith Cowan University academics – acclaimed artist Gregory Pryor and Dr Jennifer Moyle Ogbeide-Ihama – come together in a powerful new exhibition that explores the strength and vulnerability of the collective experience.

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ECU joins forces with WAHTN to translate research into action

Researchers at ECU are partnering with the Western Australian Health Translation Network to bring new science into clinical practice.

Tournament of Minds 2025

Edith Cowan University (ECU) hosted the brightest young minds in the state, as multiple schools took part in various challenges focused on problem-solving.

ECU Professor joins world-leading academy recognising excellence in science research

Professor Zora Singh has been honoured with election as a Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences.

Docs by the Sea: Award-winning ECU researcher has work screened at global forum

Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor and renowned WA filmmaker Kylie Boltin has had her feature documentary, Five Incarnations, selected for the West Australian Showcase, Docs by the Sea 2025.

WA Government backs ECU-led project to transform underwater defence networks

ECU and partner Proteus Maritime has been awarded a grant to develop an undersea networking system to transform defence communication in WA.

Exceptional alumni talent set to light up the stage at Aluminate 2025

Internationally renowned soprano and WAAPA alum Amy Manford will grace the stage as the headline performer at this year's alumni awards celebration: Aluminate.

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Research articles

Carbon opportunities highlighted in Australia's utilities sector

Australia's utility sector accounts for some 43.1 per cent of the country’s carbon footprint, with research highlighting how investment can lower this figure.

Knee calf and ankle injuries dominate NBL's first injury report

Edith Cowan University has undertaken the first injury report on behalf of the National Basketball League (NBL).

States could be held accountable for private security actions

Governments which employ private military companies can be held liable for any human rights violations committed by these firms.

Time for the gloves to come off

The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics could be doing more harm than good, new research has found.

ECU research debunks link between calcium supplements and dementia

New research has found no evidence that calcium monotherapy increases the long-term risk for dementia.

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Opinion articles

From a naked rider to icon of resistance, the legend of Lady Godiva lives on

The lady and legend has been endlessly remixed, from appearances in art, to music (including Queen's Don't Stop Me Now), and even chocolate.

Can Israel use self-defence to justify its strike on Qatar under the law?

Israel launched a targeted airstrike on the Hamas leadership in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday. Six people were reported killed, including the son of a senior Hamas figure.

SEAblings: When sending food turns into a gesture of solidarity among Southeast Asians

Young people in England and Australia are supposedly poor at learning languages – our research shows this isn't true

Australia and England are both multicultural countries where hundreds of languages are spoken. However, in both, levels of language learning at school are worryingly low.

Underuse of migrants' skills is costing us billions. Discrimination often starts at the job interview

Pathways to resolving Australia’s skills shortage were a key discussion point at the government’s recent economic reform roundtable. One of those discussions specifically focused on the need to streamline skills recognition for qualified migrants.

What are ShinyHunters, the hackers that attacked Google? Should we all be worried?

Cyber crime group ShinyHunters has received global attention after Google urged 2.5 billion users to tighten their security following a data breach via Salesforce, a customer management platform.

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Campus & Community articles

ECU Masters Student wins national award for excellence in Police and Emergency Services research

Edith Cowan University (ECU) Masters graduate Vanessa Sutton has been named Student of the Year at the Veterans, Emergency Services & Police Industry Institute of Australia (VESPIIA) Awards for Excellence – recognising her groundbreaking research into injury prevention in police recruits.

ECU Staff Giving community inspire students to chase their dreams

Former farm kid, cheesemaker, Northern Territory tour guide and now Inspiring Minds Equity Scholarship recipient Caitlen Buys is on track to graduate with a degree in Psychology and Counselling, thanks to the support of the ECU Staff Giving program.

ECU hosts Canadian astronaut Dr Shawna Pandya for out of this world insights

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Engineering, in partnership with the Forrest Research Foundation, was honoured to welcome Cananda's first female commercial astronaut, Dr Shawna Pandya, to share her extraordinary career journey with staff and students.

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