School of Science

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.

Recognition for big data analytics

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) research and teaching excellence has been acknowledged at the 2025 Premier's Science Awards.

Recognition for big data analytics

Dr Eben Afrifa-Yamoah from the School of Science has also been nominated as a finalist in the Early-Career Scientist of the Year category, for his work in analysing complex, high dimensional data sets, particularly in medical and environmental sciences.

Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier

Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier. Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now home to Western Australia's only automatic pollen monitor, allowing more accurate pollen forecasts for the Perth metropolitan area.

ECU Students Named Finalists in Prestigious ACS WA Awards

We’re proud to announce that Edith Cowan University’s School of Science has achieved a record number of student finalists in this year’s ACS WA Dennis Moore Oration & 1962 Awards - the most we've ever had!

Hosted annually by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) WA Branch, the Dennis Moore Oration is the state’s most prestigious ICT forum, featuring world-class speakers and recognising excellence in computing and security education and research.

This year, 6 ECU students have been selected as finalists across both undergraduate and postgraduate categories.

The CAIML 2025 AI Challenge has started!

Think you’ve got what it takes to solve real-world healthcare problems with AI?
The CAIML 2025 AI Challenge is now open to School of Science coursework students! Choose from two impactful tracks in medical imaging and compete for a $1000 cash prize and a Certificate of Achievement.
Build models that tackle noisy CT scans or predict bone density from X-rays - and make a real difference.

Final Submissions Due: 30 Nov 2025 11:55 PM (AWST)

Click to learn more and join the challenge!

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.