From cancer to healthy ageing: ECU researchers secure WA health grants
Five researchers have been jointly awarded more than $1.34 million in grant funding from the Western Australian Future Health Research & Innovation (FHRI) Fund.
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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.
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.
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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.
Celebrating ECU student excellence
The Vice-Chancellor's Student Awards recognise ECU's Top 100 students and honour those who have made exceptional contributions to university life, community engagement, and reconciliation.
ECU Professor honoured for distinguished contribution to social sciences
Congratulations to Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellow, Professor Loretta Baldassar, who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.
ECU shines bright and wins big at Australian International Education Conference (AIEC)
Edith Cowan University (ECU) made a bold statement on the global stage last week, captivating over 2,000 delegates at the 2025 Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) - the largest gathering of international education professionals in the country.
Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now home to Western Australia's only automatic pollen monitor, allowing more accurate pollen forecasts for the Perth metropolitan area.
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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.
New support to help community service organisations tackle social impacts of climate change
A new toolkit and workshops have been created to help community service organisations infuse climate justice and disaster resilience into their operations, policies, programs and practices.
Pressure makes perfect: ECU innovator refines essential oil production
An ECU researcher has pioneered a new way to extract essential oil, which could cut costs for the industry.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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