ECU virtual reality used in Special Operations training
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has designed a parachute rehearsal and training virtual reality (VR) simulator for Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) Army.
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ECU Racing takes the win in the UK
Racers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have outperformed 55 other Universities from across Europe to take the top spot at Formula Student 2024, in the UK.
Looking for love online: The new app helping detect fake profiles and scammers
Fake Date Game is the simulated game experience, developed by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Research fellow Dr Oliver Guidetti where players can learn to discern between real and fake online profiles on dating apps helping them to potentially spot a romance scammer.
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Experts guiding AI assessment reforms awarded globally for academic integrity
The TEQSA Assessment Experts Forum has won global recognition as a winner of the 2024 Tracey Bretag Prize for Academic Integrity.
ECU 3D printed foods showcased at Parliament House
ECU's 3D printed foods were recently showcased at the Tech Policy Futures event at Parliament House Canberra, demonstrating ECU’s innovative food technology and its capacity to address urgent challenges in Australia and beyond.
Federal Innovation Minister tours ECU Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources
Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has toured ECU's School of Engineering to learn more about research projects in hydrogen reactors for energy generation, wind turbines and 3D technologies.
A joyous end of life story Award winning feature documentary Laura's Choice
Award winning feature documentary Laura's Choice tells the story of an eccentric, outspoken and feisty 90-year-old, Laura Henkel, who decides she wants to end her life on her own terms.
ECU to foster Australia-Bhutan innovation and knowledge exchange
In partnership with the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Canberra, ECU is proud to host the second edition of the Australia-Bhutan Research Conference. The Conference will take place in December 2024 at the ECU Joondalup Campus.
ECU ranked highest WA university for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion
ECU has been awarded Silver Employer status at Pride in Diversity's 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards making ECU the highest ranked university in WA for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
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Researchers taking a closer look at eye cancer
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one step closer to understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, has such a high rate of metastasis.
A new tool for boosting empathy in healthcare
When healthcare workers have higher levels of empathy and compassion it improves the quality of patient care and decreases the likelihood of practitioner burnout.
Risky drinkers most at risk: Ads from sports broadcasts significantly increase alcohol urges
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows exposure to alcohol advertisements during national sports broadcasts, particularly those that feature a preferred beverage, significantly increases cravings in people with risky drinking behaviours.
Research brings into question prosecution of foreign fighters in Russia
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has questioned the legality of Russia's decision to label and prosecute foreign fighters that have been enlisted into the Ukrainian International Legion of Territorial Defence (ILTG), as mercenaries.
Citizen Wellbeing Scientist Project: A new approach to understanding self-care
ECU has launched a new research project inviting individuals to become "Citizen Wellbeing Scientists" and contribute to a growing understanding of healthy lifestyle practices by documenting their daily self-care.
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Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports
Where do we draw the line when technological advances used in sports cross over into performance enhancement, sometimes referred to as "technological doping"?
The Olympics and FIFA are trying to better support 'mum-aletes' – what are Australian sports doing?
As the world's best athletes head to Paris for the upcoming Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is trying to make it easier for new parents to compete at their best.
Think you could pick a criminal suspect out of a lineup? If they’ve shaved or changed their clothes, you'd probably fail
Our research shows the smallest of appearance changes are enough to lead to mistaken identifications in a police line-up. It doesn't bode well for the justice system.
Without a massive grid upgrade, the Coalition's nuclear plan faces a high-voltage hurdle
Without a massive grid upgrade, the Coalition’s nuclear plan faces a high-voltage hurdle.
Booktopia, Australia's biggest online bookseller, is poised for collapse. That doesn't mean bookshops are in trouble
This week Booktopia entered voluntary administration, a month after announcing the axing of 50 jobs and resignation of senior staff. Even at its peak, in the 2022 financial year, Booktopia was still unprofitable. What happened?
Is an electric bike right for you? Here's what to consider before you buy
E-bikes offer solutions to the problems of traffic congestion, fuel costs and sedentary lifestyles.
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Achieving your career objective with a scholarship from ECU
ECU Engineering graduate, Ryan Bradley shares his study experience as a recipient of the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship, which gave him the opportunity to undertake internships across robotics and AI industries in Thailand, India and Japan.
Australia's most captivating news photography on show at ECU
A new exhibition at Edith Cowan University (ECU) is showcasing the best in Australian news photography, offering a unique opportunity to view award-winning images from the 2023 Nikon Prize and Walkley Awards all in one place.
Real-world experience for ECU Journalism and Broadcast Media students
ECU Journalism and Broadcast Media students are uncovering wonderful West Australian stories for Channel 7.
ECU and CSIRO unlock the value of research
ECU recently held the Idea to Collaboration workshop as part of CSIRO's ON Innovation Program, which brought together a diverse group of academics with a shared goal of exploring how their research can address real-world issues through a customer-centric, design-thinking approach.
Dreaming artwork to inspire South West students
ECU's South West Bunbury campus celebrated NAIDOC Week with the opening of their refurbished Student Hub that showcases a stunning artwork by nationally renowned Wadjuk Noongar artist, Sharyn Egan, titled Bindi Bindi Dreaming.
ECU addressing critical shortage in Environmental Health
For decades, a shortage of qualified Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) has plagued the profession globally and in Australia. It is an issue ECU is taking action to address.
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