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ECU Professor elected to prestigious position

ECU School of Science Professor Zora Singh was presented with prestigious honour at an official ceremony held during the Foundation Day and Annual General Body Meeting held on 4-5 June 2025 at National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi, India.

Professor Zora Singh is Vice-Chair Division Tropical and Subtropical Fruit and Nuts and was already a Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science and the Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences, and Foundation Professor Horticultural Science.

ECU joins community and schools to explore the biodiversity and culture of Mandoon Bilya

Edith Cowan University (ECU) played a leading role in supporting the Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association (BNAA) to deliver its BioBlitz week, held from 13 to 19 October.  The BioBlitz brought community, science, and culture together through a series of events along the lower Mandoon Bilya (Helena River). The week-long event saw ECU researchers from the School of Science join BNAA staff, Trillion Trees Australia, and students from four local schools to explore and record the region's rich biodiversity, fostering hands-on learning and collaboration in caring for Country.

ECU's cyber-security expertise goes beyond stratospheric

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) cyber security expertise is reaching new heights with its participation in the ELO2 Consortium, which will deliver Australia's first lunar rover. The semi-autonomous rover will collect lunar soil and deliver key capabilities that could lead to a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.

As a project participant in the ELO2 Consortium, ECU will provide cyber security advice to the project. Our role will involve advising the consortium on good cyber security practices in both its development processes and the development of the technology.

What’s the difference between passwords and passkeys? It’s not just the protection they provide

Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland, explains the growing shift from traditional passwords to passkeys in his article “What’s the difference between passwords and passkeys? It’s not just the protection they provide”, published in The Conversation. The piece highlights how passkeys offer stronger security, resist phishing, and simplify login processes.
Read the full article to learn how passkeys could change the way we access digital services.

ECU Professor joins world-leading academy recognising excellence in science research

Edith Cowan University (ECU) Professor Zora Singh has been honoured with election as a Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), joining an elite global network of researchers recognised for advancing scientific excellence and tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Tournament of Minds 2025

Edith Cowan University (ECU) hosted the brightest young minds in the state, as multiple schools took part in various challenges focused on problem-solving.

ECU welcomed more than 180 primary and high school students, teachers, and parents for the Tournament of Minds (TOM) state finals, continuing a proud 15-year tradition as host of the regional and state events.

The event was attended by ECU Executive Dean of the School of Science, Professor Marnie Campbell, and the Executive Dean of Education, Professor Caroline Mansfield.

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