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Latest news and events

NASA, Australian scientists to track lightning-sparked bushfires from space

Australian researchers have teamed up with NASA to combat devastating bushfires sparked by lightning.

IGNIS to ignite a love of STEM in high school students

Under its IGNIS collaborative study with US space agency NASA, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is partnering with Western Australia high schools to offer students the opportunity to participate in real-world research.

Lightning, fire and space: launching the IGNIS project

ECU will lead five Australian universities in collaboration with NASA to study lightning and fire through the IGNIS mission, providing research data for global scientists and fire investigators.

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ECU community members receive King's Birthday Honours

Members of the ECU community have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours

Cows v Plants: Which Milk Delivers the Best Health Benefits?

Moo-ve over soy, oat and almond milks ... fresh research at Edith Cowan University has shed new light on the growing debate between cow’s milk and plant-based alternatives.

ECU Leader wins national LGBTQ+ award as ECU recognised for inclusion efforts

Professor Sophia Nimphius has been honoured for her leadership in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport, education and the workplace.

Study soundtrack or study setback? New research shows there's no one-size-fits-all answer

Many university and high school students listen to music while studying and revising. Our new study set out to understand whether listening to background music while reading for study is helpful or not.

ECU payroll giving program makes its mark

Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) employees have helped make a record number of scholarships a reality for students in need of a helping hand.

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