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.
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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.
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.
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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.
School of Engineering hosts Mines and Petroleum Minister
Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Hon David Michael MLA, was given an insight into operations at the Minerals Recovery Research Centre
From robots to rhythm: ECU shines at Robopalooza 2025
ECU has helped to bring robots to life at the Robopalooza 2025 Festival in Neerabup.
Innovative ECU research translation partnership creates first of its kind role for Aboriginal LGBTIQA+ communities
Tanesha Bennell has been appointed as Aboriginal Community Organiser for Rainbow Futures WA, in partnership with Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Kurongkurl Katitjin.
Research
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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.
ECU research uncovers why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which could impact their return to sports.
Research highlights the need for culturally specific screening tools
New research from Edith Cowan University has revealed a lack of culturally specific and validated screening tools or early response programmes to address eating disorders among Aboriginal youth.
Eat your greens and skip the sugar spikes
Vegetables like broccoli and kale could help with the management of blood sugar levels, particularly for people at risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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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
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.
Campus & Community
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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.
Ripairian: Performance art with agency and purpose
ECU researcher Dr Vahri McKenzie has developed a technologically innovative approach to building community and highlighting the need for ecological renewal.
ECU researcher gains national platform through ABC Top 5 Arts Residency
Edith Cowan University (ECU) PhD candidate Shirin Barghnavard has returned from the ABC Top 5 Arts Residency with a sharper toolkit for bringing her research to the public.
Keeping it in the family: Three Sri Lankan siblings all choose ECU
ECU is the destination of choice for the Manokaran family.
Celebrating the legacy of ECU Mount Lawley Campus
Edith Cowan University's (ECU) founding Mount Lawley Campus alumni and former staff gathered to celebrate the launch of a new commemorative e-book, Out of the Woods: Mount Lawley Teachers College, The visions of one educator for a New Concept in Teacher Education.
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