ECU represented at the United Nations' 2023 Sporting Chance Forum
Professor Sophia Nimphius and Dr Ashlee Morgan attended the Forum which brought together experts in the sport ecosystem to discuss the future of sport and human rights.
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Is it broken? A strain or sprain? How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back
Broken bones that can hamper children's Olympic dreams – or just disrupt their play. What are the differences between strains, sprains and fractures? And how can you identify and manage these injuries?
Indigenous fathers help build stronger communities. Here's how we can better support them
When approaching how to support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, there is a tendency in favour of strengthening and empowering mothers, rather than fathers. A group of researchers have analysed data from around 150 First Nations fathers about the support they needed. Here's what they had to say.
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Language barriers could contribute to higher aggression in people with dementia
A new study has found that immigrants living with dementia were more likely to present with agitation and aggression compared with their non-immigrant counterparts.
Creativity and diversity make ECU Alumni stand out nationally
ECU is proud to congratulate members of the ECU Alumni community who were recognised for their outstanding contributions in this year's Australia Day 2024 Honours List.
ECU students broaden horizons in Japan
Five students from ECU have recently returned from a study tour to Japan, which was done in partnership with Tokyo City University.
ECU Professor makes 'Hottest 100' list
ECU Professor of Exercise Medicine Rob Newton has been tapped as one of Australia's "Hottest 100" scientists.
Children's University beckons WA's South West
ECU's Children's University is expanding in 2024, with regional students in the South West eligible to enrol. Designed for primary school children, specifically from disadvantaged backgrounds, its success has already seen 1000 students complete more than 64-thousand hours of extracurricular learning.
Edith Cowan University Invites Applications for the $10,000 Russell Woolf Memorial Scholarship
Edith Cowan University is honouring the late Russell Woolf by establishing a scholarship to amplify diverse voices within the media industry.
Research
How gut health could predict Alzheimer's later in life
Researchers from Edith Cowan University are working towards using gut microbes as a predictor for Alzheimer's disease.
New book bringing precision to preventative healthcare
Professor Wei Wang's newly published book demonstrates advanced strategies focused on suboptimal health, an elusive physical state between health and disease.
ECU's Maladjiny Research Centre launches Our Business campaign on TikTok
Using help from the country's most followed social media influencers, Our Business aims to increase conversation about HPV vaccination in Community, through a campaign that is the first of its kind.
Inclusive leadership could be a game-changer for business
New research has found that leadership style could have a noticeable impact on an employee's working experience and on staff retention.
Understanding rapid weight loss in older women: Message from the heart
Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis.
Opinion
This Valentine's Day embrace green as the new colour of love
The colour of nature and fertility, green is deeply connected to love in traditions throughout the world.
How risky is it to give card details over the phone and how do I reduce the chance of fraud?
Paying for things digitally is so common, most of us think nothing of swiping or tapping our card, or using mobile payments. So is giving your card details over the phone any more risky than other transactions and how can you minimise the risks?
The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
You might think switching to an electric vehicle is the natural step towards a greener future. However for short trips, an electric bike or moped might be better for you – and for the planet.
'I feel like I've been able to create more awareness’ what is it like for Indigenous men at top-ranked universities?
Understanding the experience of Indigenous men in higher education could help us understand how to make higher education a better option for more young people.
What is LockBit the cybercrime gang hacking some of the world's largest organisations?
LockBit is being deliberately deployed inside organisations to find valuable data and steal it.
Has the cyberattack on DP World put Australia's trade at risk? Probably not ... this time
DP World, which operates container ports in Australia and the region, was hit by a suspected cyber attack on Friday. While the cause is still being examined, the question is being asked - is Australia's trade at risk?
Campus & Community
Shared message to make a difference
Polar explorer, adventurer and environmental champion, Tim Jarvis AM, was awarded with an honorary degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa at ECU's recent graduations ceremony.
Indigenous Influencers use TikTok to raise HPV awareness
ECU has engaged TikTok Influencers to educate Aboriginal teenagers about human papillomavirus (HPV). Sam and Ben Stubbs, both WAFL players, hosted a workshop to create social media content about the dangers of the virus - which if unvaccinated can lead to deadly cancers.
ECU students to excel abroad with New Colombo Plan Scholarship
Music student Otto Gibbs and Creative and Professional Writing student Maxine Giorgi-Reid were awarded the prestigious Scholarship and will study abroad in Singapore and South Korea respectively.
WAAPA theatre-maker named Scholar of the Order of Australia Association Foundation
WAAPA student Roisin Wallace-Nash has been named a Scholar of the Order of Australia Association Foundation and aspires to be a prominent performer and deviser of contemporary Australian theatre.
Celebrating 1000 Strength and Conditioning graduates
ECU celebrated hitting a milestone of 1000 Strength and Conditioning graduates who have embarked on incredible and fulfilling careers.
How being flexible helps unlock uni success
The imminent arrival of ATAR results will bring relief to many Year 12 graduates, but not everyone will receive their expected outcome. ECU's Dr Mandie Shean and Professor Joanne Dickson advise that it is ok to change your mind and that flexibility is key to mental wellbeing.
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