Edith Cowan University
ECU research to support sheep industry transition with Federal grant
A team of researchers from the School of Business and Law have been awarded a grant to support diversifying markets for the Australian sheep industry.
Western Australia
Murdoch University
So committed to sustainability, we let our students do the audit
Over the course of two days, a team of student auditors reviewed and ranked documentation, and conducted interviews with key people within the University’s ecosystem, including Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew Deeks.
Edith Cowan University
The writing is on the wall — Are kids ditching pens for keyboards?
A nation-wide study of more than 500 Australian primary school students in Year 2 has revealed whether beginner writers' attitude and motivation towards both handwriting and keyboarding can be a major predictor of the quality of their writing.
Edith Cowan University
Central Great Southern communities invited to shape the future of local food access
ECU is inviting community members across the Central Great Southern to help shape solutions to local food insecurity through a series of community consultations delivered as part of the Early Years Partnership.
Edith Cowan University
Funding opens to develop the next generation of safety leaders in WA mining
The MARS Centre at Edith Cowan University (ECU), with support from the Western Australian government's MARS Program, is offering a limited number of fully funded scholarships for the Graduate Certificate of Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety.
Edith Cowan University
Facing the music: Detecting dangerous driving through AI facial analysis
Researchers from ECU are developing new technology that could change how drunk and dangerous drivers are identified.
Edith Cowan University
As hospital assaults rise, VR training steps in
Research has shown a 20-minute VR training session could offer first responders help in how to deal with aggressive patients.
Edith Cowan University
ECU researchers launch Seagrass Heatwave Collective
Keeping a collective eye on WA's seagrass meadows
Edith Cowan University
Can seagrasses survive extreme heat? Exploring how different seagrass species withstand elevated water temperatures
Extreme heat can have a devastating effect on seagrass, however new research from ECU could shape how these vitally important marine ecosystems are managed and restored.
Edith Cowan University
Shorter may be sweeter: ECU study finds 15-second health ads can curb junk food cravings
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found advertisements that encourage healthy choices can reduce cravings and intentions to consume unhealthy foods, and in some cases a 15-second message may be more effective than traditional 30-second commercials.
Edith Cowan University
How mindfulness can support GenAI use in transforming project management
Effective GenAI adoption requires not only technical skills but also mindfulness to navigate its complexities and challenges, new ECU research has revealed.
Edith Cowan University
ECU Elder and staff awarded the Order of Australia
ECU is proud to announce that Elder-in-Residence, Dr Roma Yibiyung Winmar AM, and researchers Professor Rob Newton AM and Professor Wei Wang AM have been awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of Australia.