Edith Cowan University
Rat bait proving lethal to endangered Australian species
Common rat and mouse baits may threaten nine endangered Australian marsupial carnivores, including Tasmanian Devils and quolls, according to ECU research.
Neha Attre
Edith Cowan University
Spraying methyl jasmonate on fruit trees boosts harvest
Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer lasting fruit, with increased antioxidants a new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found.
Edith Cowan University
Australian Vietnamese grandparents redefine successful ageing
As Australia marks 50 years of Vietnamese migration, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shed light on how Vietnamese Australians view ageing—and it's very different from Western ideas of 'successful ageing.'
Edith Cowan University
Exercise key to improving sexual dysfunction for patients with prostate cancer
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed that erectile dysfunction in patients living with prostate cancer could be significantly improved through regular exercise.
Edith Cowan University
ECU collaboration awarded $1 million to improve nutrition in people with leaky legs
A new research collaboration between ECU's Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI), Silverchain, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Curtin University has been awarded a $999,803 grant under the NHMRC 2024 Collaboration in Health Services Research investment programme.
Edith Cowan University
Breaking new ground: ECU launches first paid PhD internship with Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to announce its first paid PhD internship within the School of Arts and Humanities, marking a significant milestone in enhancing industry engagement and providing meaningful pathways for research students.
Macquarie University
The race to stop running injuries: new data
A new study by Macquarie University health science researchers has identified a way of showing which runners are at risk of injury from high impact landings, and they hope now to use it to drive the next generation of wearable devices.
Edith Cowan University
ECU to investigate safer working conditions in agriculture
The fatality rate in the agriculture sector is nine times higher than the average rate across all other industries in Australia, according to Western Australia's Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
Edith Cowan University
ECU Alumni make their mark thanks to Minderoo Artist Fund
Nine WA artists have been recognised at an awards ceremony in Perth’s CBD to take part in the Minderoo Artist Fund program, three of them are ECU Alumni. The program is designed to support artists to be bold at a crucial time in their career.
Edith Cowan University
ECU celebrating excellence for International Women's Day
The Edith Cowan University (ECU) community is celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in celebration of International Women's Day, highlighting the power of dedication, expertise and the pursuit of excellence in shaping a better world for all.
Charles Darwin University
Breaking barriers: CDU TAFE’s largest female student cohort leads the way in live production
It’s girls to the front for this year’s Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, with the Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE course marking the enrolment of its largest ever female student cohort in what is traditionally a male-dominated field.
Macquarie University
Fatal Attraction: Engineered Male Mosquitoes Could Transform Disease Control
A revolutionary pest control method turns male insects into allies against disease by engineering them to produce proteins that reduce female lifespan after mating, potentially transforming the global fight against mosquito-borne diseases.