ECU and Harry Perkins Institute strengthen melanoma research ties
ECU Professor of Cancer Research Elin Gray will join the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research to co-host the Melanoma Discovery Chair.
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ECU alumni reconnect in Sri Lanka: Celebrating 25 years of partnership and achievement
ECU's Sri Lanka Campus hosted a memorable Alumni Sundowner, bringing together graduates from across Sri Lanka to celebrate 25 years of ECU's educational presence in the country.
ECU students set to gain industry insight through Women of Sport mentoring program
Ten students from across ECU have been selected to partake in a nine-month mentoring programme.
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Beyond food relief: ECU research calls for long-term, system-wide solutions to food insecurity
Research from Edith Cowan University has highlighted the need for a holistic approach to address food security issues in Western Australia.
Telethon 2025: Change through togetherness
Edith Cowan University (ECU) continued its long-standing relationship with Telethon through sponsoring the 'Together Moment' to help raise funds for children's health, families, and communities.
From cancer to healthy ageing: ECU researchers secure WA health grants
Six researchers have been jointly awarded more than $1.34 million in grant funding from the Western Australian Future Health Research & Innovation (FHRI) Fund.
ECU research quality highlighted in Stanford/Elsevier rankings
Fifty-nine ECU researchers have been named among the top 2 per cent of scientists globally in the prestigious 2025 Stanford/Elsevier rankings.
ECU talent among WA's leading innovators
Edith Cowan University staff, students and alumni are amongst the winners at the Western Australia's Innovators of the Year Awards.
Research leadership appointment positions ECU for future growth
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has appointed Professor Paulo de Souza as its next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), following an international search that attracted a highly competitive field of candidates.
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Leading through crises: Key lessons from school principals
From cyclones and bushfires to a global pandemic — research from ECU's School of Education has revealed important insights into how school principals navigated an extraordinary period of compounding crises.
Feeling fit, but not fine: ECU study finds gap between athletes' health perceptions and body satisfaction
New ECU research uncovers a surprising gap between recreational athletes' self-perceived fitness and their body image.
Teens to help design porn literacy program with new $239k ARC grant
The ECU research team will work with teens to co-design strategies that support their sexual wellbeing and recognise them as experts in their own experiences, informing future Relationships and Sexuality Education.
Adapting to change is the real key to unlocking GenAI's potential, ECU research shows
GenAI has enabled the automation of routine tasks, freeing up employees to focus on more strategic and creative work, while also reducing costs and accelerating time to market.
ECU research highlights key therapies supporting women through high-risk pregnancies 
Research has highlighted the broader potential of psychosocial occupational therapy, revealing it can play a vital role in supporting women navigating the challenges of high-risk pregnancies.
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Porn not 'inherently harmful', says first inquiry of its kind in Australia
The first ever state-based inquiry into the impacts of porn challenges simplistic ideas in favour of nuance, and calls for better sex ed.
Are you finishing Year 12? Here's how to avoid a post-school slump
The period immediately after completing Year 12 can feel unexpectedly anti-climactic.
What's the difference between passwords and passkeys? It's not just the protection they provide
Passwords are the keys to our digital lives – think how many times you log in to websites and other systems. But just like physical keys, they can be lost, duplicated and stolen.
The global race is on to secure critical minerals. Why do they matter so much?
Critical minerals are having a moment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is at the White House to talk up Australia's rich deposits with President Donald Trump. China, which has a global stranglehold on rare earth elements, recently imposed new export restrictions, much to Trump's annoyance.
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.
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The power of giving: Elevating excellence together
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts students shine thanks to the generosity of Edith Cowan University's donor community.
ECU Racing gears up for Melbourne
ECU Racing is set to hit top gear this December, taking their newly built race car to Melbourne for the high-octane Formula SAE-A competition.
Commissioner calls for reform and compassion in WA youth justice system
Inaugural Justice Research Network Conference held at ECU Mount Lawley.
Aluminate 2025: Glamour and Giving
Edith Cowan University celebrated the stars of our alumni network, at the 2025 Alumni Awards 'Aluminate' at the Westin Perth. A stirring performance by renowned ECU alumna Amy Manford, headlined the night's entertainment.
ECU joins community and schools to explore the biodiversity and culture of Mandoon Bilya
Staff from the School of Science has taken part in the BioBlitz along the lower Mandoon Bilya.
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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