School of Science

Shaping Tomorrow: WIL Industry Breakfast

Edith Cowan University’s School of Science recently hosted its inaugural Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Industry event, welcoming students, staff, and industry leaders for a morning of meaningful connection and career insight. Organised by the School’s WIL team, the event featured a dynamic panel of professionals who shared real-world advice and inspiration.

CMER PhD Students Win Top Awards at Royal Society of WA Symposium

CMER PhD students Lucas Lutzenkirchen and Caitlyn O’Dea each received $1,000 awards at the Royal Society of WA Student Symposium for their outstanding poster presentations.

Why Blonde Hair Turns Green in the Pool (and It’s Not Chlorine’s Fault)

Dr Magdalena Wajrak explains the real reason blonde hair turns green in pools - copper, not chlorine. The article explores how copper ions bind to damaged hair and offers practical solutions to prevent and reverse the effect.

Grant to Put Peatlands on the World Map

Dr Dave Blake and Emeritus Professor Pierre Horwitz are co-leading a Lotterywest-funded project to map and protect WA’s unique peatland ecosystems, in collaboration with UWA and guided by Noongar Elders.

Who Are ShinyHunters?

Jennifer Medbury - Lecturer in Computing and Security, investigates the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, known for targeting major companies using advanced social engineering tactics like voice phishing and deepfakes.

A Novel Present Helped Maths Whiz

Dr Julia Collins, Lecturer in Mathematics, shares how she uses knitting as a creative teaching tool to help students engage with mathematical concepts, blending craft and curriculum in a unique way.

Should You Accept All Cookies?

Dr David Cook Lecturer in Computer and Security, breaks down the digital dilemma in his latest piece for The Conversation - exploring what those cookie pop-ups really mean and whether you should hit “accept” or “reject.”

Machine Learning to Detect Hidden Fat

PhD student Arooba Maqsood and ECU researchers are developing AI to detect visceral fat using bone scans, offering a low-cost, radiation-free alternative to traditional imaging methods.

CyberWest Hub Supports Scam Awareness Week with Scams and Scones Event

CyberWest Hub Supports Scam Awareness Week

CyberWest Hub partnered with the City of Joondalup to host Scams and Scones, a community event focused on scam prevention. Attendees heard from Director Emma O’Neil and cyber expert Caitriona Forde, who shared practical tips to stay safe online.

The event featured a personal story from 90-year-old Tess and was covered by 7NEWS Australia, highlighting the importance of digital safety and education.

Making Data Centres More Efficient

Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland discusses the rising energy demands of data centres and explores strategies to improve their efficiency amid growing digital consumption.

Associate Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland – 5 Big Trends in Australians Getting Scammed

Associate Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland outlines the top five scam trends affecting Australians, from phishing to romance scams, and offers tips to stay safe online.

Dr Afsah Saleem & Dr Syed Zulqarnain Gilani – ECU-Developed AI to Revolutionise Early Disease Detection

Dr Afsah Saleem and Dr Syed Zulqarnain Gilani are developing AI that supports early and accurate disease diagnosis, enhancing clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Professor Zora Singh – Global Breakthrough in Fruit Storage

Professor Zora Singh presented groundbreaking research in Chicago that could significantly extend fruit shelf life and reduce global food waste through improved post-harvest storage techniques.

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.