Why your perfect travel partner might not be your family, ECU research reveals
With the December holidays around the corner, and people gearing up for travel, research from ECU has found that you might want to rethink who your travel companions are.
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ECU tops WA and ranks second nationally for teaching excellence
ECU has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in teaching in the Australian Financial Review's annual Best Universities Ranking.
ECU researchers granted Raine funding
Three researchers from the Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute have received grant funding from Raine Medical Research Foundation.
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Tivoli Lovely: A celebration of Australia's theatrical history
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) has commissioned a new original production celebrating Australia's vibrant theatre history, thanks to the support of Principal Partner, Minderoo Foundation.
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.
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.
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From stadiums to cyberspace: How the metaverse will redefine sports fandom
Immersive metaverse experiences are changing what it means to be a sports fan.
ECU research finds new workplace technologies bring both benefits and emerging psychosocial risk
Research has highlighted the need for the effective management of new technology introduction, in order to minimise harm to employees.
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.
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Why Israeli soldiers and their leaders may be increasingly at risk of arrest overseas
In late December 2008, then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert authorised Operation Cast Lead in response to rocket attacks from Hamas-controlled territory in Gaza.
This widely used chart makes the clean energy switch seem much harder than it actually is
If you follow news about climate change, you’ve probably seen the term "primary energy".
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.
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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.
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.
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