Edith Cowan University
ECU researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition
Lateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.
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Southern Cross University
Coaching coup for SCU Gold Rats rugby
Beth Whaanga has created history as the first woman to coach a men's team in the Far North Coast rugby union, taking the reins of the Southern Cross University Gold Rats first-grade side.
Edith Cowan University
ECU celebrates extraordinary contributions
ECU is enormously proud to be celebrating its alumni and staff who have been announced as finalists in the 2024 Western Australian of the Year Awards.
Edith Cowan University
New study shows how justice facility dogs benefit wellbeing for children facing court
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has revealed that having a four-legged friend at Children's Court significantly reduces stress and anxiety for young victims, witnesses, and their caregivers.
Edith Cowan University
Celebrating disability identity, community and advocacy
Disability Pride Month is a celebration of disability identity, community, and advocacy. ECU is proud to be hosting celebrations for Disability Pride Month this July, with events for staff, students, and the local community.
Edith Cowan University
Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health
New research has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.
Edith Cowan University
ECU and MRIWA meeting the demand for lithium together
ECU and the MRIWA have commenced a direct lithium extraction project that is set revolutionise the future of critical minerals sustainability. The research is using membrane technology to meet the future demand for lithium in a less harmful way.
Edith Cowan University
Sustainability and kindness as business principles: Core values of the new Professor of Sustainability Practice at the School of Business and Law at ECU
The CEO and Chairperson of global tea brand Dilmah, Mr Dilhan C Fernando, has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Practice in Sustainability at Edith Cowan University’s (ECU’s) School of Business and Law (SBL).
Edith Cowan University
Supporting the development of 'Hybrid Writers' in the Digital Age
While it is often presumed that children are digital natives because they have grown up with different technologies around them, new ECU research findings show that primary students produce higher quality writings using paper and pen(cil) than when using a keyboard.
The University of Melbourne
Supporting large-scale transition to sustainable energy
Meridian Energy Australia and the University of Melbourne have developed a reliable, real-time wind forecasting system that will help enable the transition to renewable energy.
Edith Cowan University
Reconciliation more critical than ever
As part of National Reconciliation Week 2024, ECU is collaborating with Murdoch University and James Cook University on an important event entitled "Post-Referendum: What's Next for Universities" – and everyone is invited.
Macquarie University
Vulnerable preschoolers slipping through the cracks: new research
Many preschoolers are missing out on the early childhood education they are entitled to. A report led by Professor Linda J Harrison, from Macquarie School of Education, explains why.