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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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IBM Future Lab: A new home at ECU to build the jobs of tomorrow

The IBM Future Lab has officially opened at ECU Joondalup campus to help train West Australian students for the jobs of tomorrow across Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability and energy transition.

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How a quick scan can reveal late-life dementia risk

New research from ECU shows that common bone density scans can also reveal plaque build-up in the abdominal aorta - which researchers have found is a reliable marker for developing dementia.

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Smart membranes to remove microplastics from water

ECU Engineering lecturer Dr Masoumeh Zargar's research has developed high-tech membrane filters to remove dangerous microplastics from aquatic and wastewater treatment systems.

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Authentic storytelling wins WA First Nations Filmmaker Prize

Marlanie Haerewa's love of theatre, music and the profound act of storytelling and knowledge sharing has always been at the core of who she is.

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Key focus on women athletes' health and performance

Women athletes' health and performance are now a key topic among global scientific research, medical and sporting communities.