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Research at ECU aims to extend knowledge and improve the quality of life for Australians and people across the globe.

The below case studies are part of the Australian Research Council's 2018 Engagement and Impact assessment. It shows how ECU is translating our research into economic, social, environmental and other impacts.

ECU’s dance research is bringing cutting edge technology to traditional, classical ballet.

Dance research has a spring in its step

Ballet companies are partnering with ECU to strike the right balance in dance floor design.

ECU’s research in nurse staffing levels is having real world impacts.

Crunching the numbers on nursing

ECU research demonstrates the vital link between adequate staffing of nurses, and positive patient outcomes.

ECU’s Security Research Institute is at the cutting edge of cyber security research

A simple solution for cyber crime

An ECU-WA Police collaboration has boosted cybercrime convictions and helped lock up some of our worst offenders.

Teacher and children in a classroom setting. They are sitting on a carpet and on beanbags, reading books.

New lessons on using tech in the classroom

Learn how digital innovation can transform teaching and assessment.

Research has examined how kids are using the internet. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Exploring the internet through a child’s eyes

Improving our understanding of how children connect to the world through the internet.

ECU research has helped reduce rates of reoffending.

Reoffending rates under the microscope

ECU research has developed a powerful new method for determining whether some criminals will reoffend.

A woman and man seated together at a table in a cafe.

Understanding the causes and costs of workplace bullying

Creating safer, more productive workplaces.

The team from ECU’s Exercise Medicine Research Institute are world leaders in cancer treatment.

Fighting cancer one step at a time

Rewriting the rules on using exercise as part of a holistic cancer treatment program.

A Transperth train stopped at the station.

Youth engagement secures a smoother ride for rail users

ECU youth workers and public transport authorities working together to reduce anti-social behaviour on the Perth rail network.

Three researchers walking towards a water body. One researcher is holding a net.

Turning the tap on groundwater research

Establishing global guidelines the key to managing groundwater supplies and associate ecosystems.

An underwater photograph of seagrass, with a person snorkelling on the surface of the water.

Seagrass studies reveal the bigger picture

ECU’s seagrass research is providing important insight on the health and management of one of the ocean's most important organisms.

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