Surge in baby allergies linked to antibiotics in labour, ECU study finds
A common treatment given to thousands of women during labour could dramatically increase the risk of allergies in their babies, new research has revealed.
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Showcasing ECU at its best: Future students in immersive campus experience
ECU welcomes Indonesian secondary students to explore international education pathways.
GenAI and travel planning: should AI agents build our itineraries?
An ECU study of more than 400 Australian travellers has set out to discover what the most influential drivers are behind our decisions to delegate travel planning to AI, and what our threshold is when it comes to trust.
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Introducing City Falls: A stunning digital waterfall now flowing at ECU City
Discover a moment of awe amid atmospheric mist, and marvel at the four-storey digital display at ECU City.
Prestigious study ranks 64 ECU researchers among the top two per cent of scientists globally
The annual Stanford/Elsevier study ranked one ECU researcher 124th on a list of more than 11 million scientists worldwide.
Boost for South West families with ECU Midwifery Student-led Clinic
ECU's Midwifery Student-led Clinic will provide accessible, bulk-billed pregnancy and postnatal care for women in the South West region.
ECU named WA's top university for Research Quality
Times Higher Education has ranked ECU first in Australia for Research Quality, placing the University among the world's leading institutions and recognising the global impact of its research.
ECU City officially launched as a new era for education, industry and Perth
Distinguished guests gathered to officially launch ECU City, celebrating a landmark campus bringing education, industry and culture together in the heart of Perth to create new opportunities for students and Western Australia.
ECU wins highly coveted 2026 WA Exporter of the Year award
ECU's double win at the 2026 WA Export Awards was testament to the University's significant contribution to the WA economy through international education programs.
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ECU Professor Caroline Finch elected to illustrious medical academy: 'It's very humbling'
Professor Finch is one of just three Western Australian-based researchers elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in 2026.
Gut-friendly fibre formula gives hope to IBS sufferers, ECU study finds
A trial of a special fibre formula created by scientists at Edith Cowan University has shown it could bring relief to millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Service-learning programs leave lasting impact beyond the classroom
An ECU study aimed to determine whether a compulsory service-learning program offered in a WA secondary school influenced former students to continue service in their lives after graduation.
Future foods: The tasty treats designed to help heal wounds
Brownies and ice cream aren’t usually associated with healthy eating, but researchers at Edith Cowan University have found a way to turn them into nutrient-packed powerhouses.
Parents back social media ban despite their own daily use
New research from Edith Cowan University and Playgroup WA has surveyed 726 Western Australian parents of children aged 0-8 about how they use social media and its impact on parenting.
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Using AI to plan your next holiday? Sometimes, too much information is just too much
According to a recent survey of adult travellers, 28.8% of Australians used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to find deals, check out destinations and create their travel itineraries.
You've probably never heard of synchronous condensers. But they're essential in the push for renewables
Synchronous condensers have been around for more than a century - but their use declined as grid technologies improved. Now, they're making a comeback.
Why do so many of us sign up to loyalty programs and then never use them?
ECU research provides lessons both for businesses designing loyalty programs, and consumers who want to get more out of them.
Written as a single sentence, Adam Ouston's Mine is a novel under the influence
Literature has always been a complex game of repetition and influence.
Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it
For six months in 2025, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation operated a radically different model for delivering food to Palestinians in Gaza.
Are public servants motivated to serve? Yes, but it's not that simple
New research into Australasian public servants, led by Dr Esme Franken from Edith Cowan University, shows how red tape and reactive workplaces are squandering genuine employee commitment.
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A life changing ECU scholarship program is breaking down barriers - and doubling in size
Renewed and increased support by the Bendat Family Foundation for the successful program has been matched by ECU, with 18 students set to receive Bendat Family Foundation Equity Scholarships from 2027.
ECU Sport celebrates excellence at the 2026 ECU Sport Awards
ECU Sport's night of nights was held off the back of the University's memorable performance at UniSport Nationals, where ECU's largest-ever student contingent competed across 17 sports and won three gold medals.
ECU celebrates 10-year anniversary of 'extraordinary' Tokyo City University partnership
The Tokyo City University Australia Program has become the largest student mobility program between Japan and Australia since it began in 2016.
Finding Hope: Community workshop shines a light on mental wellbeing during WA Mental Health Week
ECU student counsellors bring mental health conversations into the heart of the community.
"From the community, for the community": Occupational Therapy celebrates 20 years at ECU
Since 2006, over 687 Occupational Therapy graduates have gone on to enrich the lives and wellbeing of our community throughout Western Australia and beyond.
Shining on the national stage: ECU students claim three gold medals at UniSport Nationals
ECU sent its largest-ever contingent of students to compete across 17 sports at the 2026 edition of Australia's premier university sporting event.
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