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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.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LGBTIQA+ students paired with LGBTI seniors in an innovative new housing project
A ground-breaking new project aims to address housing insecurity faced by LGBTIQA+ students and social isolation and financial strain often encountered by LGBTI older people.
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Seven ECU films feature in WA's biggest celebration of local screen culture
ECU’s School of Arts and Humanities and WA Screen and Media Academy films have been selected for the 2025 WA Made Film Festival.
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ECU alum named as prestigious Sidney Myer Creative Fellow
ECU alum Jacobus Capone has received the prestigious Sidney Myer Creative Fellowship for outstanding talent and courage.