Murdoch University
New research uncovers link between perfectionism and pain
A little self-compassion can go a long way when you have chronic pain, according to a new study out of Murdoch University.
Western Australia
Murdoch University
For young adults, less sleep means more risk while working and driving
Sleep-related risks in young adults are more complex than previously thought. Overlapping sleep problems can potentially increase the chances of accidents on the road and at work, according to a new study from Murdoch University.
Murdoch University
Research shows ‘it takes a village’ to address childhood anxiety and depression
New research from Murdoch University has revealed therapies and interventions incorporating a child’s ‘village’, particularly parents and direct caregivers, help to reduce the internalisation of their symptoms.
Edith Cowan University
Plutonium levels at Montebello Islands remain elevated 70 years after nuclear weapons tests
The MIMP is ecologically significant due to the presence of numerous permanent or migratory species, and its high-value habitat is used for breeding and rearing by fish, mammals, birds and other marine wildlife.
Murdoch University
Unprecedented $100m gift to transform veterinary research and education
Murdoch University’s iconic veterinary school will undergo a complete redevelopment thanks to an unprecedented $100 million gift.
Edith Cowan University
Leafy greens could be good for the heart
A cup and a half of leafy green vegetables could go a long way to addressing atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVDs), new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), the University of Western Australia and the Danish Cancer Institute has found.
Edith Cowan University
ECU Midwifery research team awarded national OER grant for progressive project
Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers are providing a valuable contribution to open education in Australia by publishing an open-source book that explores models of care, parenting, and equity in the maternity system, a first for ECU.
Murdoch University
WA-first research project to track calves of resilient Nguni cattle breed
Murdoch University has welcomed the first calves in an innovative new breeding and research program, marking the introduction of the Nguni cattle breed to Western Australia.
Edith Cowan University
New research uncovers gender birth imbalances in Australia
New research has uncovered an imbalanced sex ratio at birth among Australia's migrant populations, with some migrant mothers seeming to prefer boys to girls.
Edith Cowan University
Finding the root of tooth decay in kids
A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood tooth decay affecting nearly half of Australian preschool aged children.
Edith Cowan University
ECU, Atlantis and Tall Tree join forces to meet the growing need for early childhood teachers
Edith Cowan University (ECU), The Atlantis Group and Tall Tree Early Learning have bolstered their partnership to help answer the call for more Bachelor-qualified early childhood educators in Western Australia.
Edith Cowan University
Building students' confidence begins at kindergarten
A new report from ECU's School of Education reveals that a child's first experiences in school significantly shape their long-term engagement, confidence, and learning success.