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On June 9, the Madleen, a UK-flagged civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was stopped by Israeli forces in international waters, about 200 kilometres off the coast.
Research by Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has put a spotlight on the feeding frenzy that newly hatched turtles face.
A new questionnaire developed by ECU provides a reliable measure of mental health that can be completed in just a few moments.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has once again been nationally recognised for its commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, earning Silver Employer status at the 2025 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.
Emma Lovegrove, Denise Bertilone, Professor Justin Brown and Elle Beaumont-Bilsby have developed and co-designed a suite of initiatives that support students with disability in their transition from study to employment.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is thrilled to congratulate acclaimed stage and screen star Lucy Durack for being awarded the Crown Perth Arts & Culture Award at the 2025 Western Australian of the Year Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Australian entertainment and her enduring connection to WA.
ECU researcher Dr Pauline Zaenker has been recognised on the international stage for her world-leading work and expertise on autoantibodies as biomarkers for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.
Health professionals, researchers and community members will come together for the South Regional Health Research Forum 2025 on 6 June at Edith Cowan University Bunbury.
Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) invites all Australians to reflect on our shared history and consider the role we each play in building a fairer future.
In 2019 John was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. After taking part in a clinical trial at ECU's Exercise Medicine Research Institute exploring the impact of exercise on prostate cancer, John noticed a significant improvement in his wellness.
Led by ECU's Professor Elin Gray, the Cancer Blood Biomarkers Study enables the discovery and validation of cancer biomarkers in the blood.
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping machines become more emotionally aware, using a new method that allows them to better recognise human facial expressions.
Research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) into the potential health risks faced by the more than 23,000 volunteer firefighters in Western Australia, has already resulted in real-world change.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has revealed new insights into the genetic relationships of the common brushtail possum in Western Australia.
Most spiders don’t swim by choice. But they sure can survive in water when they need to.
Draft rules to restrict 'age-inappropriate content' may also affect essential information about sex and sexual health.
From the surreal imagery of butoh to Suzuki's dreamlike approach to theatre, post-war Japan's performance styles have inspired numerous Australian performers.
Interviews with female prisoners in WA show many struggled with violence, drugs, alcohol, poverty and homelessness from an early age.
Humans and our ancestors have been running for millions of years. Back then, it helped us capture – or avoid becoming – prey. Now, we do it to keep fit, boost mental health, unwind in nature, or play our favourite sport.
Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old former teacher from Melbourne, was one of many foreigners who responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call in 2022 for volunteers to join Ukraine's armed forces to help repel Russia's invasion.
Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) School of Nursing and Midwifery has marked a major milestone, celebrating 40 years since its inception.
School of Arts and Humanities PhD candidate Shirin Barghnavard, whose doctoral research investigates the politics of representations in documentary films of Iranian women, has been selected for the 2025 Revelation Perth International Film Festival.
ECU international student Maruf Rahman recently teamed up with WestPride Archives to bring to light four decades of WA's response to HIV/AIDS.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni are enjoying big moves as a result of the 2025 Federal Election.
Midwife researchers from ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery have established a world-first initiative that aims to help resolve the midwifery workforce crisis.
ECU's Dr Catherine Gough-Brady and Dr Cassandra Tytler are working with sound artist, W. Sze Tsang on ARia: Song Unseen, as part of PICA's boorda yeyi mentorship program.
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