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Last month, the ECU School of Science hosted three “Gardens for Wildlife” events across WA, attracting over 180 attendees and distributing 300 native plants to support local ecosystems. The events featured talks by experts, guided tours of native gardens, and interactive activities, culminating in positive feedback and increased awareness of National Science Week. Funded by National Science Week and Inspiring Western Australia, these events aimed to enhance community appreciation of the environment.
Last semester, students in the Organic Chemistry unit SCC2211 showcased their skills in the inaugural Chemistry Synthesis Competition. Teams were judged on collaboration, independence, and the quality of their final product, with a close finish separating the top three teams.
"Don't think about the million reasons things will not work out. Think about the one reason it will." Wise words from Jerry Schweitzer, mature age student and career switcher who found his reason by recalling childhood memories.
High school student Teams around Australia went head-to-head for PECAN+ Capture The Flag 2024, battling it out to solve exciting cyber security challenges which included themes of cryptography, digital forensics, open source intelligence gathering and web exploitation.
CyberWest Summit 2024 sponsored by ECU has opened to its biggest ever crowd. The only cyber security event of its kind in Australia, it is designed to educate small to medium size businesses about the dangers to help them build cyber resilience. This year a Hollywood heavyweight also made a virtual appearance.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is set to feature in Channel 9's hit new show Innovation Nation.
ECU's School of Science and Future Student Engagements supported the Love the Lesch Community Festival with a stall offering interactive activities and information for the public.
An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical testing.
Arsenic is a nasty poison that once reigned as the ultimate weapon of deception. In the 18th century, it was the poison of choice for those wanting to kill their enemies and spouses, favoured for its undetectable nature and the way its symptoms mimicked common gastrointestinal issues like stomach pain, diarrhoea and vomiting.
Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year’s figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today are electric.
Once again, housing affordability is at the forefront of an Australian federal election. But there are still concerns too little is being done to address supply.