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Gardens for Wildlife event a National Science Week success

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.

Chemistry students challenged with new competition

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.

Jerry looks back to go forward with a career switch

"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 students flex cyber security skills in digital capture the flag battle

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.

'Catch Me If You Can' star shares how not to get caught by cyber scammers

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.

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Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a 'mercenary', not a prisoner of war. What's the difference – and why does this matter?

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.

What does it mean to 'accept' or 'reject' all cookies, and which should I choose?

It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either "accept all" or "reject all". Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences.

ECU student tracing 40 years of WA's HIV response

ECU international student Maruf Rahman recently teamed up with WestPride Archives to bring to light four decades of WA's response to HIV/AIDS.

ECU Alumni rise to national leadership in Federal Government

Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni are enjoying big moves as a result of the 2025 Federal Election.

New ECU-led initiative to help resolve midwifery shortage

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.

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