Edith Cowan University
ECU's focused action on gender equality delivers top 10 ranking for gender pay gap
Edith Cowan University is leading Western Australia's universities with the lowest gender pay gap.
Western Australia
Curtin University
New geoscience hub to play critical role in cleaner minerals future
A new Curtin University institute will connect government and industry with leading geoscience expertise to help transform WA’s economic future in critical minerals with more sustainable mineral exploration.
Edith Cowan University
Are public sector workers motivated to do the job?
How motivated is your friendly neighbourhood public servant? Findings from a new study conducted across Australia and New Zealand has discovered that the answer is in their work environment.
Edith Cowan University
ECU research finds single school mental health checks may miss students in need
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests schools relying on one-off wellbeing surveys may be overlooking students who need mental health support.
The University of Western Australia
RV Investigator to unlock hidden ocean dynamics along Ningaloo Coast
A team of Australian oceanographers has embarked on a ground-breaking 33‑day research voyage aboard research vessel (RV) Investigator, operated by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.
Curtin University
Australia’s middle-aged are the engine room of the nation but many risk burnout: report
Middle-aged Australians are keeping the country running – but it’s taking a hefty toll on their wellbeing, a new report shows.
Curtin University
New $94.6 million ARC Centre of Excellence to empower workers in the digital age
Curtin University has secured major funding from the Australian Research Council to create and lead its inaugural Centre of Excellence, driving pioneering research over the next seven years to develop quality work in an increasingly digital future.
The University of Western Australia
Astronaut mission could anchor Australia's place in $900bn global space market
The International Space Centre at The University of Western Australia is leading a cross-sector campaign seeking government support for a human spaceflight mission to help anchor Australia to the global space economy.
Curtin University
Curtin scientists freeze out ice-age delivery theory for Stonehenge stones
New Curtin University research has delivered the strongest scientific evidence yet that people – not glaciers – transported Stonehenge’s famous bluestones to the ancient site.
Curtin University
Study reveals how many hours of video games per week might be too many
Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact on young people’s diet, sleep and body weight, according to a new Curtin University-led study published in Nutrition.
Curtin University
New study warns huge areas of Australia are vulnerable to tree-killing beetle
A new Curtin University study warns that large parts of Australia, including major cities and farming regions, could be highly vulnerable to a fast-spreading invasive beetle, already causing severe damage across the Perth metropolitan area.
Murdoch University
New forensic tool provides intelligence to link serial killer victims by analysing facial similarities
Extreme heat is forcing Western Australia’s critically endangered western ringtail possum (Ngwayir) to cut back on vital activity and feeding, new research shows.