Ground-breaking new research from Edith Cowan University published in Nature has decoded the genome of oats and explained why the popular cereal could be suitable for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.
ECU’s sports subjects have been ranked sixth in Australia, and 30th worldwide, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.
Western Australian Governor Kim Beazley has sought out Edith Cowan University academics to share their expertise and help shape WA moving forward.
The University has released its institution-level data from the 2021 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS).
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the new University Department of Rural Health, which will offer extensive health training and research in the region.
An Edith Cowan University lecturer who has dedicated her life to the psychological support of people living with cancer and in palliative care has been inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.
A program bridging the cultural and clinical divide for international nursing students has received an Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT), one of six awarded to ECU.
A new partnership with the City of Bunbury will provide opportunities for graduate employment, work integrated learning and research initiatives for ECU students.
Nation-wide trial will focus on new, less-invasive radiotherapy treatment.
Ground-breaking new research from Edith Cowan University published in Nature has decoded the genome of oats and explained why the popular cereal could be suitable for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.
People struggling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results.
Poor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just some of the challenges faced by suffers of often-painful involuntary muscle spasms - but an ECU study has revealed two methods can make our spinal cords less “excitable” and could potentially be used as new therapies.
An Australian-first study is delving into the contentious issue of what older people think about voluntary assisted death (VAD), regardless of any health condition.
Knowing the number and type of injuries experienced by academy recruits whilst training is an important step towards police of the future meeting physical standards without getting injured.
An interactive online game designed and created for Australian high school students aims to revolutionise the way young people are taught about alcohol and drugs.
A first of its kind study has calculated the costs to Australian universities of supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Findings reveal fulltime students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds are four to six times more expensive to support, but that there are potential economies of scale.
A new study has shed light on the 20 per cent of older people who wanted mental health help during the pandemic, but chose not to access it due to technology barriers, health fears, and stoic resilience.
Does what we know of Australian relationships still apply today, particularly among millennials and Generation Z whose partnerships and dating behaviours are charting new territories?
No wonder children and young people are feeling anxious about climate change. They need validation and support, not a mental health disorder diagnosis, writes Professor Navjot Bhullar.
Our behaviour towards what we eat and how we get it has been significantly altered - but not all the changes are bad.
A rodent problem can quickly escalate into a major issue - but there are ways of dealing with it without putting other animals at risk.
Australians are increasingly looking for options that are healthy, sustainable and ethically made.
Many Australian schools separate students based on ability, however this may cause students to feel unduly pressured, privileged, disempowered, and misunderstood.
Now the dust has settled, the Federal Government's plan appears both short-sighted, but will also take time to have an impact on Australia's workforce.
Bruce Willis has retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. But what is it exactly? And what makes it such a challenge?
Haven’t studied since high school? Or maybe you want to boost your career – or switch to a new one? With 5-star student support and flexible study options offered at ECU, you can make your dreams a reality.
The continued demand for qualified professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) shows no sign of slowing in the wake of Western Australia’s employment boom.
Unlock your future at Edith Cowan University’s on-campus and online Open Days in 2022.
ECU students and staff can look forward to recharging their study and work batteries with Roll’d Vietnamese opening its doors at ECU Joondalup Campus. The resident bars at both ECU Joondalup and Mount Lawley have also enjoyed a juicy refresh over summer, and are readying to welcome back the ECU community, relaunching as Birra Bar.
As more than 2,000 ECU students crossed the graduation stage recently, for one it marked the fulfilment of a childhood dream to become a nurse.
Postgraduate students at ECU benefit from research-informed expertise, providing them with the tools, skills and knowledge to boost their career and shape the jobs and industries of the future.
ECU’s Professor Joanne Dickson, a goal-motivation and mental health and wellbeing expert, said the path you decided on a year or more ago does not need to be the direction you decide to head today.
The extraordinary efforts of researchers to share their expertise has been acknowledged at the 2021 ECU media awards
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