<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Arts - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Arts news with just one click. Don’t miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:17:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers develop new tool in forensic intelligence gathering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have developed a new method for human identification, which could be a powerful new tool for forensic investigations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-new-tool-in-forensic-intelligence-gathering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-new-tool-in-forensic-intelligence-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI chatbots could help reduce mental health stigma]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI chatbots may help reduce mental health stigma, particularly for people hesitant to seek traditional face-to-face support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ai-chatbots-could-help-reduce-mental-health-stigma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ai-chatbots-could-help-reduce-mental-health-stigma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU study shows AI strengthens agility and engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay. New research from ECU has highlighted ways in which companies can use AI to their advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-study-shows-ai-strengthens-agility-and-engagement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-study-shows-ai-strengthens-agility-and-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global students build real-world skills at ECU's strength and conditioning practicum]]></title><description><![CDATA[National and international sports science graduates have taken part in a two-week strength and conditioning practicum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/global-students-build-real-world-skills-at-ecus-strength-and-conditioning-practicum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/global-students-build-real-world-skills-at-ecus-strength-and-conditioning-practicum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBL Executive Dean Maryam Omari inducted into Joondalup's Walk of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive Dean, School of Business and Law (SBL), Professor Maryam Omari has been inducted into the City of Joondalup Walk of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sbl-executive-dean-maryam-omari-inducted-into-joondalups-walk-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sbl-executive-dean-maryam-omari-inducted-into-joondalups-walk-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers harness AI to solve major roadblock in solid-state battery technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers are working on ways to make solid-state batteries more reliable with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-harness-ai-to-solve-major-roadblock-in-solid-state-battery-technology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-harness-ai-to-solve-major-roadblock-in-solid-state-battery-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research shines timely light on aged care needs of Chinese older adults and how they find belonging in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report investigating the experiences of Chinese elderly immigrants has revealed the critical importance of culturally responsive aged care services and provided key recommendations for policy development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-shines-timely-light-on-aged-care-needs-of-chinese-older-adults-and-how-they-find-belonging-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-shines-timely-light-on-aged-care-needs-of-chinese-older-adults-and-how-they-find-belonging-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 Days in WA: A time for reflection and action]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU played its part in supporting 16 Days in WA, which aims to end family and domestic violence by engaging in various initiatives from the 25 November to the 10 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/16-days-in-wa-a-time-for-reflection-and-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/16-days-in-wa-a-time-for-reflection-and-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU study could help conserve the world's rarest marsupial]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University could help protect the world's rarest marsupial, the critically endangered Gilbert's potoroo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-study-could-help-conserve-the-worlds-rarest-marsupial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-study-could-help-conserve-the-worlds-rarest-marsupial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding boost opens doors for future Aboriginal performers at WAAPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has reached a partnership agreement with international law firm Allens that wil benefit Aboriginal performance students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-boost-opens-doors-for-future-aboriginal-performers-at-waapa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-boost-opens-doors-for-future-aboriginal-performers-at-waapa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARS Centre Research Showcase highlights research driving safer, healthier workplaces in WA mining]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MARS Centre has revealed some of its research outcomes at its annual Research Showcase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mars-centre-research-showcase-highlights-research-driving-safer-healthier-workplaces-in-wa-mining/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mars-centre-research-showcase-highlights-research-driving-safer-healthier-workplaces-in-wa-mining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU recognises historic gift in naming of WAAPA's new Centre for Performance Excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled the name of its state-of-the-art performing arts facility for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at the new ECU City campus, as the Minderoo Centre for Performance Excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognises-historic-gift-in-naming-of-waapas-new-centre-for-performance-excellence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognises-historic-gift-in-naming-of-waapas-new-centre-for-performance-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ECU tool can help concussion patients manage fear and improve recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers have created a fast, five-minute assessment tool to help identify fear-avoidant behaviour after concussion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ecu-tool-can-help-concussion-patients-manage-fear-and-improve-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ecu-tool-can-help-concussion-patients-manage-fear-and-improve-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU PhD candidate awarded prestigious WWF conservation fellowship]]></title><description><![CDATA[School of Arts and Humanities PhD candidate Kinley Rinchen has been selected for a prestigious 2025 WWF Russell E. Train Fellowship, joining an elite global cohort of emerging conservation leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-phd-candidate-awarded-prestigious-wwf-conservation-fellowship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-phd-candidate-awarded-prestigious-wwf-conservation-fellowship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Holiday opening hours 2025-2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening hours for ECU services supporting future, current and graduating students will be limited over the Christmas-New Year break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-holiday-opening-hours-2025-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-holiday-opening-hours-2025-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRIDE 2025: A month of celebrating diversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's proud and continued support for LGBTIQA+ students, staff, alumni and the wider community culminated in a joyous celebration during Pride Parade 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pride-2025-a-month-of-celebrating-diversity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pride-2025-a-month-of-celebrating-diversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double award for ECU Academic's voice, commitment and leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a standout moment for Edith Cowan University (ECU), academic Mikayla King has been recognised with not one but two major national honours celebrating her impact in education and Indigenous research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/double-award-for-ecu-academics-voice-commitment-and-leadership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/double-award-for-ecu-academics-voice-commitment-and-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are primary students prepared to write in a digital world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nation-wide study on computer-based writing instruction in Australian classrooms has revealed that although primary school teachers found it was important to teach computer-based writing skills, most allocate less than one hour per week to the practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/are-primary-students-prepared-to-write-in-a-digital-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/are-primary-students-prepared-to-write-in-a-digital-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professor Colm Harmon commences as ECU Provost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has welcomed Professor Colm Harmon as its new Provost, with the internationally recognised academic bringing a wealth of experience to this new role at ECU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/professor-colm-harmon-commences-as-ecu-provost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/professor-colm-harmon-commences-as-ecu-provost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Marine Ecologist wins prestigious Aspire Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Shannon Dee, ECU postdoctoral research fellow at the School of Science, has been honoured with the ECU Aspire Award 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-marine-ecologist-wins-prestigious-aspire-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-marine-ecologist-wins-prestigious-aspire-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadcasters of tomorrow produce cricket special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket fans who can't wait for the next Test at the Gabba will have another chance to enjoy the sport this weekend, thanks to a collaboration between Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Seven Network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/broadcasters-of-tomorrow-produce-cricket-special/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/broadcasters-of-tomorrow-produce-cricket-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major grant unlocks WA's precious scientific collections to the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Professor Helena Grehan will lead a project transforming the way some of Western Australia's most significant, and fragile, scientific objects are preserved and studied, thanks to a $1,197,450 Australian Research Council Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-grant-unlocks-was-precious-scientific-collections-to-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-grant-unlocks-was-precious-scientific-collections-to-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspiring Children's University graduates celebrate learning beyond the classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proud First Nations Noongar Whadjuk boy and Year 6 student Hedley Ryder celebrated his learning journey to success thanks to the support of ECU's Children&rsquo;s University program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inspiring-childrens-university-graduates-celebrate-learning-beyond-the-classroom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inspiring-childrens-university-graduates-celebrate-learning-beyond-the-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A legacy of love for the arts: Paula Huston's extraordinary bequest to WAAPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is honouring the life and generosity of Paula Huston, a long-time supporter of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), whose recent passing has revealed one of the most meaningful philanthropic bequests in the Academy's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-legacy-of-love-for-the-arts-paula-hustons-extraordinary-bequest-to-waapa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-legacy-of-love-for-the-arts-paula-hustons-extraordinary-bequest-to-waapa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU makes a splash at the WA Water Awards 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associate Professor Amir Razmjou has won the prestigious Water Professional of the Year Award, alongside Student Water Prize winner, PhD candidate Ali Kandi, at the annual Western Australian Water Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-makes-a-splash-at-the-wa-water-awards-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-makes-a-splash-at-the-wa-water-awards-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU leads in several categories in The Australian's 2026 Research Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several researchers and schools at Edith Cowan University (ECU) lead in their fields, according to the latest rankings in The Australian's Research Magazine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leads-in-several-categories-in-the-australians-2026-research-magazine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leads-in-several-categories-in-the-australians-2026-research-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grant enables research to tackle abuse of older Australian migrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has been awarded a highly competitive Australian Research Council grant to investigate how migration shapes the risks and experiences of older adult abuse in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-grant-enables-research-to-tackle-abuse-of-older-australian-migrants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-grant-enables-research-to-tackle-abuse-of-older-australian-migrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Staff Awards: A celebration of excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU celebrated its annual Vice-Chancellor's Staff Awards at Mount Lawley Campus, recognising those who embody the core values of ECU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-awards-a-celebration-of-excellence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-awards-a-celebration-of-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Innovation Sparks Envy: ECU study uncovers hidden workplace tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research from ECU has uncovered that employee innovation could potentially trigger envy in management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/when-innovation-sparks-envy-ecu-study-uncovers-hidden-workplace-tensions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/when-innovation-sparks-envy-ecu-study-uncovers-hidden-workplace-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU showcases multidisciplinary strength in workshop with Rio Tinto]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is collaborating with miner Rio Tinto on innovative ways to reduce the impact of mining in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-showcases-multidisciplinary-strength-in-workshop-with-rio-tinto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-showcases-multidisciplinary-strength-in-workshop-with-rio-tinto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your perfect travel partner might not be your family, ECU research reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the December holidays around the corner, and people gearing up for travel, research from ECU has found that you might want to rethink who your travel companions are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-your-perfect-travel-partner-might-not-be-your-family-ecu-research-reveals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-your-perfect-travel-partner-might-not-be-your-family-ecu-research-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU tops WA and ranks second nationally for teaching excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in teaching in the Australian Financial Review's annual Best Universities Ranking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tops-wa-and-ranks-second-nationally-for-teaching-excellence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tops-wa-and-ranks-second-nationally-for-teaching-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers granted Raine funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three researchers from the Nutrition &amp; Health Innovation Research Institute have received grant funding from Raine Medical Research Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-granted-raine-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-granted-raine-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From stadiums to cyberspace: How the metaverse will redefine sports fandom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immersive metaverse experiences are changing what it means to be a sports fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-stadiums-to-cyberspace-how-the-metaverse-will-redefine-sports-fandom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-stadiums-to-cyberspace-how-the-metaverse-will-redefine-sports-fandom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tivoli Lovely: A celebration of Australia's theatrical history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) has commissioned a new original production celebrating Australia's vibrant theatre history, thanks to the support of Principal Partner, Minderoo Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tivoli-lovely-a-celebration-of-australias-theatrical-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tivoli-lovely-a-celebration-of-australias-theatrical-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research finds new workplace technologies bring both benefits and emerging psychosocial risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research has highlighted the need for the effective management of new technology introduction, in order to minimise harm to employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-finds-new-workplace-technologies-bring-both-benefits-and-emerging-psychosocial-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-finds-new-workplace-technologies-bring-both-benefits-and-emerging-psychosocial-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and Harry Perkins Institute strengthen melanoma research ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Professor of Cancer Research Elin Gray will join the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research to co-host the Melanoma Discovery Chair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-harry-perkins-institute-strengthen-melanoma-research-ties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-harry-perkins-institute-strengthen-melanoma-research-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU alumni reconnect in Sri Lanka: Celebrating 25 years of partnership and achievement]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Sri Lanka Campus hosted a memorable Alumni Sundowner, bringing together graduates from across Sri Lanka to celebrate 25 years of ECU's educational presence in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-reconnect-in-sri-lanka-celebrating-25-years-of-partnership-and-achievement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-reconnect-in-sri-lanka-celebrating-25-years-of-partnership-and-achievement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students set to gain industry insight through Women of Sport mentoring program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten students from across ECU have been selected to partake in a nine-month mentoring programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-set-to-gain-industry-insight-through-women-of-sport-mentoring-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-set-to-gain-industry-insight-through-women-of-sport-mentoring-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond food relief: ECU research calls for long-term, system-wide solutions to food insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research from Edith Cowan University has highlighted the need for a holistic approach to address food security issues in Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beyond-food-relief-ecu-research-calls-for-long-term-system-wide-solutions-to-food-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beyond-food-relief-ecu-research-calls-for-long-term-system-wide-solutions-to-food-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading through crises: Key lessons from school principals]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cyclones and bushfires to a global pandemic&nbsp;&mdash; research from ECU's School of Education has revealed important insights into how school principals navigated an extraordinary period of compounding crises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/leading-through-crises-key-lessons-from-school-principals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/leading-through-crises-key-lessons-from-school-principals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The power of giving: Elevating excellence together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts students shine thanks to the generosity of Edith Cowan University's donor community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-power-of-giving-elevating-excellence-together/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-power-of-giving-elevating-excellence-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling fit, but not fine: ECU study finds gap between athletes' health perceptions and body satisfaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[New ECU research uncovers a surprising gap between recreational athletes' self-perceived fitness and their body image.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/feeling-fit-but-not-fine-ecu-study-finds-gap-between-athletes-health-perceptions-and-body-satisfaction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/feeling-fit-but-not-fine-ecu-study-finds-gap-between-athletes-health-perceptions-and-body-satisfaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Racing gears up for Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Racing is set to hit top gear this December, taking their newly built race car to Melbourne for the high-octane Formula SAE-A competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-racing-gears-up-for-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-racing-gears-up-for-melbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telethon 2025: Change through togetherness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) continued its long-standing relationship with Telethon through sponsoring the 'Together Moment' to help raise funds for children's health, families, and communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/telethon-2025-change-through-togetherness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/telethon-2025-change-through-togetherness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cancer to healthy ageing: ECU researchers secure WA health grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five researchers have been jointly awarded more than $1.34 million in grant funding from the Western Australian Future Health Research &amp; Innovation (FHRI) Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-cancer-to-healthy-ageing-ecu-researchers-secure-wa-health-grants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-cancer-to-healthy-ageing-ecu-researchers-secure-wa-health-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research quality highlighted in Stanford/Elsevier rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifty-nine ECU researchers have been named among the top 2 per cent of scientists globally in the prestigious 2025 Stanford/Elsevier rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-quality-highlighted-in-stanfordelsevier-rankings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-quality-highlighted-in-stanfordelsevier-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commissioner calls for reform and compassion in WA youth justice system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural Justice Research Network Conference held at ECU Mount Lawley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/commissioner-calls-for-reform-and-compassion-in-wa-youth-justice-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/commissioner-calls-for-reform-and-compassion-in-wa-youth-justice-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens to help design porn literacy program with new $239k ARC grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECU research team will work with teens to co-design strategies that support their sexual wellbeing and recognise them as experts in their own experiences, informing future Relationships and Sexuality Education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/teens-to-help-design-porn-literacy-program-with-new-239k-arc-grant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/teens-to-help-design-porn-literacy-program-with-new-239k-arc-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU talent among WA's leading innovators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University staff, students and alumni are amongst the winners at the Western Australia's Innovators of the Year Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-talent-among-was-leading-innovators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-talent-among-was-leading-innovators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research leadership appointment positions ECU for future growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has appointed Professor Paulo de Souza as its next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), following an international search that attracted a highly competitive field of candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-leadership-appointment-positions-ecu-for-future-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-leadership-appointment-positions-ecu-for-future-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adapting to change is the real key to unlocking GenAI's potential, ECU research shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[GenAI has enabled the automation of routine tasks, freeing up employees to focus on more strategic and creative work, while also reducing costs and accelerating time to market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/adapting-to-change-is-the-real-key-to-unlocking-genais-potential-ecu-research-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/adapting-to-change-is-the-real-key-to-unlocking-genais-potential-ecu-research-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aluminate 2025: Glamour and Giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University celebrated the stars of our alumni network, at the 2025 Alumni Awards 'Aluminate' at the Westin Perth. A stirring performance by renowned ECU alumna Amy Manford, headlined the night's entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/aluminate-2025-glamour-and-giving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/aluminate-2025-glamour-and-giving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research highlights key therapies supporting women through high-risk pregnanciesâ€¯]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research has highlighted the broader potential of psychosocial occupational therapy, revealing it can play a vital role in supporting women navigating the challenges of high-risk pregnancies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-highlights-key-therapies-supporting-women-through-high-risk-pregnancies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-highlights-key-therapies-supporting-women-through-high-risk-pregnancies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating ECU student excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vice-Chancellor's Student Awards recognise ECU's Top 100 students and honour those who have made exceptional contributions to university life, community engagement, and reconciliation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-ecu-student-excellence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-ecu-student-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor honoured for distinguished contribution to social sciences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellow, Professor Loretta Baldassar, who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-honoured-for-distinguished-contribution-to-social-sciences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-honoured-for-distinguished-contribution-to-social-sciences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU shines bright and wins big at Australian International Education Conference (AIEC)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) made a bold statement on the global stage last week, captivating over 2,000 delegates at the 2025 Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) - the largest gathering of international education professionals in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-bright-and-wins-big-at-australian-international-education-conference-aiec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-bright-and-wins-big-at-australian-international-education-conference-aiec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now home to Western Australia's only automatic pollen monitor, allowing more accurate pollen forecasts for the Perth metropolitan area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/smarter-pollen-tracking-helps-allergy-sufferers-breathe-easier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/smarter-pollen-tracking-helps-allergy-sufferers-breathe-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researcher among Australia's top scientists funded to drive new heart health breakthroughs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Benjamin Parmenter will receive funding from the Heart Foundation for his research on dietary flavonoids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-among-australias-top-scientists-funded-to-drive-new-heart-health-breakthroughs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-among-australias-top-scientists-funded-to-drive-new-heart-health-breakthroughs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's talent recognised at Premier's Science Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) research and teaching excellence has been acknowledged at the 2025 Premier's Science Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-talent-recognised-at-premiers-science-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-talent-recognised-at-premiers-science-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New support to help community service organisations tackle social impacts of climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new toolkit and workshops have been created to help community service organisations infuse climate justice and disaster resilience into their operations, policies, programs and practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-support-to-help-community-service-organisations-tackle-social-impacts-of-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-support-to-help-community-service-organisations-tackle-social-impacts-of-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU joins community and schools to explore the biodiversity and culture of Mandoon Bilya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff from the School of Science has taken part in the BioBlitz along the lower Mandoon Bilya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-community-and-schools-to-explore-the-biodiversity-and-culture-of-mandoon-bilya/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-community-and-schools-to-explore-the-biodiversity-and-culture-of-mandoon-bilya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure makes perfect: ECU innovator refines essential oil production]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ECU researcher has pioneered a new way to extract essential oil, which could cut costs for the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pressure-makes-perfect-ecu-innovator-refines-essential-oil-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pressure-makes-perfect-ecu-innovator-refines-essential-oil-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU makes its mark on the Perth skyline]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has officially joined the Perth skyline, as the first of our sky signage now crowns the City Campus. It&rsquo;s a defining moment in the creation of our bold new home in the heart of Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-makes-its-mark-on-the-perth-skyline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-makes-its-mark-on-the-perth-skyline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's NeuroHub wins gold at Good Design Awards 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centre for Precision Health's (CPH's) NeuroHub health platform has won a gold award at Australia's leading awards for innovative design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-neurohub-wins-gold-at-good-design-awards-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-neurohub-wins-gold-at-good-design-awards-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart exercise planning could boost recovery for people with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restructuring an exercise plan could prove to be beneficial for people undergoing cancer treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/smart-exercise-planning-could-boost-recovery-for-people-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/smart-exercise-planning-could-boost-recovery-for-people-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright futures shine at ECU South West Open Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grey skies didn't dim the enthusiasm of the bright and motivated future students who explored Edith Cowan University's (ECU) South West campus in Bunbury on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bright-futures-shine-at-ecu-south-west-open-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bright-futures-shine-at-ecu-south-west-open-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How old are you really? Researchers find a new way to measure biological age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Age-related conditions could be easier to detect and track, with researchers from Edith Cowan University developing an innovative new way to measure biological age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-old-are-you-really-researchers-find-a-new-way-to-measure-biological-age/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-old-are-you-really-researchers-find-a-new-way-to-measure-biological-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A picture is worth a thousand words: A journey from Albany to Hollywood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumna Samm Blake has built an impressive career since graduating in 2003.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-a-journey-from-albany-to-hollywood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-a-journey-from-albany-to-hollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU academic collaboration a shared vision of storytelling country and connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Edith Cowan University academics &ndash; acclaimed artist Gregory Pryor and Dr Jennifer Moyle Ogbeide-Ihama &ndash; come together in a powerful new exhibition that explores the strength and vulnerability of the collective experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-academic-collaboration-a-shared-vision-of-storytelling-country-and-connection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-academic-collaboration-a-shared-vision-of-storytelling-country-and-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU joins forces with WAHTN to translate research into action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at ECU are partnering with the Western Australian Health Translation Network to bring new science into clinical practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-forces-with-wahtn-to-translate-research-into-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-forces-with-wahtn-to-translate-research-into-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon opportunities highlighted in Australia's utilities sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's utility sector accounts for some 43.1 per cent of the country&rsquo;s carbon footprint, with research highlighting how investment can lower this figure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/carbon-opportunities-highlighted-in-australias-utilities-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/carbon-opportunities-highlighted-in-australias-utilities-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Masters Student wins national award for excellence in Police and Emergency Services research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Masters graduate Vanessa Sutton has been named Student of the Year at the Veterans, Emergency Services &amp; Police Industry Institute of Australia (VESPIIA) Awards for Excellence &ndash; recognising her groundbreaking research into injury prevention in police recruits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-masters-student-wins-national-award-for-excellence-in-police-and-emergency-services-research/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-masters-student-wins-national-award-for-excellence-in-police-and-emergency-services-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knee calf and ankle injuries dominate NBL's first injury report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University has undertaken the first injury report on behalf of the National Basketball League (NBL).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/knee-calf-and-ankle-injuries-dominate-nbls-first-injury-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/knee-calf-and-ankle-injuries-dominate-nbls-first-injury-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tournament of Minds 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) hosted the brightest young minds in the state, as multiple schools took part in various challenges focused on problem-solving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tournament-of-minds-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tournament-of-minds-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States could be held accountable for private security actions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governments which employ private military companies can be held liable for any human rights violations committed by these firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/states-could-be-held-accountable-for-private-security-actions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/states-could-be-held-accountable-for-private-security-actions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor joins world-leading academy recognising excellence in science research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Zora Singh has been honoured with election as a Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-joins-world-leading-academy-recognising-excellence-in-science-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-joins-world-leading-academy-recognising-excellence-in-science-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Staff Giving community inspire students to chase their dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former farm kid, cheesemaker, Northern Territory tour guide and now Inspiring Minds Equity Scholarship recipient Caitlen Buys is on track to graduate with a degree in Psychology and Counselling, thanks to the support of the ECU Staff Giving program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-giving-community-inspire-students-to-chase-their-dreams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-giving-community-inspire-students-to-chase-their-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Docs by the Sea: Award-winning ECU researcher has work screened at global forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor and renowned WA filmmaker Kylie Boltin has had her feature documentary, Five Incarnations, selected for the West Australian Showcase, Docs by the Sea 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/docs-by-the-sea-award-winning-ecu-researcher-has-work-screened-at-global-forum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/docs-by-the-sea-award-winning-ecu-researcher-has-work-screened-at-global-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA Government backs ECU-led project to transform underwater defence networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and&nbsp;&nbsp;partner Proteus Maritime has been awarded a grant to develop an undersea networking system to transform defence communication in WA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-government-backs-ecu-led-project-to-transform-underwater-defence-networks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-government-backs-ecu-led-project-to-transform-underwater-defence-networks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for the gloves to come off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics could be doing more harm than good, new research has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/time-for-the-gloves-to-come-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/time-for-the-gloves-to-come-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exceptional alumni talent set to light up the stage at Aluminate 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internationally renowned soprano and WAAPA alum Amy Manford will grace the stage as the headline performer at this year's alumni awards celebration: Aluminate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exceptional-alumni-talent-set-to-light-up-the-stage-at-aluminate-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exceptional-alumni-talent-set-to-light-up-the-stage-at-aluminate-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School of Engineering hosts Mines and Petroleum Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Hon David Michael MLA, was given an insight into operations at the Minerals Recovery Research Centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/school-of-engineering-hosts-mines-and-petroleum-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/school-of-engineering-hosts-mines-and-petroleum-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research debunks link between calcium supplements and dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has found no evidence that calcium monotherapy increases the long-term risk for dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-debunks-link-between-calcium-supplements-and-dementia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-debunks-link-between-calcium-supplements-and-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From robots to rhythm: ECU shines at Robopalooza 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has helped to bring robots to life at the Robopalooza 2025 Festival in Neerabup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-robots-to-rhythm-ecu-shines-at-robopalooza-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-robots-to-rhythm-ecu-shines-at-robopalooza-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU hosts Canadian astronaut Dr Shawna Pandya for out of this world insights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Engineering, in partnership with the Forrest Research Foundation, was honoured to welcome Cananda's first female commercial astronaut, Dr Shawna Pandya, to share her extraordinary career journey with staff and students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-canadian-astronaut-dr-shawna-pandya-for-out-of-this-world-insights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-canadian-astronaut-dr-shawna-pandya-for-out-of-this-world-insights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research uncovers why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which could impact their return to sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-uncovers-why-some-athletes-struggle-to-bounce-back-after-acl-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-uncovers-why-some-athletes-struggle-to-bounce-back-after-acl-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative ECU research translation partnership creates first of its kind role for Aboriginal LGBTIQA+ communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanesha Bennell has been appointed as Aboriginal Community Organiser for Rainbow Futures WA, in partnership with Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Kurongkurl Katitjin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovative-ecu-research-translation-partnership-creates-first-of-its-kind-role-for-aboriginal-lgbtiqa-communities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovative-ecu-research-translation-partnership-creates-first-of-its-kind-role-for-aboriginal-lgbtiqa-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU student wins prestigious WA Young Person of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[With aspirations to become a secondary school teacher, while juggling caring responsibilities and personal challenges, ECU student Maddison Thomas has overcome adversity to be named a winner at the 2025 WA Youth Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-wins-prestigious-wa-young-person-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-wins-prestigious-wa-young-person-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's cyber-security expertise goes beyond stratospheric]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University has formally inked its participation in the ELO2 Consortium, which is building Australia's first lunar rover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-cyber-security-expertise-goes-beyond-stratospheric/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-cyber-security-expertise-goes-beyond-stratospheric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research highlights the need for culturally specific screening tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University has revealed a lack of culturally specific and validated screening tools or early response programmes to address eating disorders among Aboriginal youth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-highlights-the-need-for-culturally-specific-screening-tools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-highlights-the-need-for-culturally-specific-screening-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hard you train could be impacting your gut]]></title><description><![CDATA[While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, really intensive exercise could be impacting your gut biome, new research from Edith Cowan University has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-hard-you-train-could-be-impacting-your-gut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-hard-you-train-could-be-impacting-your-gut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hard you train could be impacting your gut]]></title><description><![CDATA[While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, really intensive exercise could be impacting your gut biome, new research from Edith Cowan University has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-hard-you-train-could-be-impacting-your-gut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-hard-you-train-could-be-impacting-your-gut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Tax Clinic delivers half a million dollars in refunds for remote WA communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Tax Clinic has delivered record results for regional Western Australia, lodging more than 430 tax returns and securing over $536,000 in refunds for community members during a recent outreach trip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-delivers-half-a-million-dollars-in-refunds-for-remote-wa-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-delivers-half-a-million-dollars-in-refunds-for-remote-wa-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Tax Clinic delivers half a million dollars in refunds for remote WA communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Tax Clinic has delivered record results for regional Western Australia, lodging more than 430 tax returns and securing over $536,000 in refunds for community members during a recent outreach trip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-delivers-half-a-million-dollars-in-refunds-for-remote-wa-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-delivers-half-a-million-dollars-in-refunds-for-remote-wa-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End-of-life care missing a key player: the psychologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychologists could play a vital role in helping Australians navigate voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows there are significant barriers preventing them from doing so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/end-of-life-care-missing-a-key-player-the-psychologist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/end-of-life-care-missing-a-key-player-the-psychologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End-of-life care missing a key player: the psychologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychologists could play a vital role in helping Australians navigate voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows there are significant barriers preventing them from doing so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/end-of-life-care-missing-a-key-player-the-psychologist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/end-of-life-care-missing-a-key-player-the-psychologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare discovery: Teyl trapdoor spider found in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare find has been unearthed in remnant bushland in Perth, with the first record of a Teyl trapdoor spider on the Swan Coastal Plain in 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rare-discovery-teyl-trapdoor-spider-found-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rare-discovery-teyl-trapdoor-spider-found-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare discovery: Teyl trapdoor spider found in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare find has been unearthed in remnant bushland in Perth, with the first record of a Teyl trapdoor spider on the Swan Coastal Plain in 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rare-discovery-teyl-trapdoor-spider-found-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rare-discovery-teyl-trapdoor-spider-found-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education aspirations high among Indigenous youth but access still failing them]]></title><description><![CDATA[New ECU research with more than 500 secondary students in Western Australia has investigated their experiences at school and their education aspirations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/education-aspirations-high-among-indigenous-youth-but-access-still-failing-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/education-aspirations-high-among-indigenous-youth-but-access-still-failing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education aspirations high among Indigenous youth but access still failing them]]></title><description><![CDATA[New ECU research with more than 500 secondary students in Western Australia has investigated their experiences at school and their education aspirations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/education-aspirations-high-among-indigenous-youth-but-access-still-failing-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/education-aspirations-high-among-indigenous-youth-but-access-still-failing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU on the fast track with Australia's first core rail civil engineering unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University is the first Western Australian university to introduce dedicated rail-based units as part of its Engineering courses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-on-the-fast-track-with-australias-first-core-rail-civil-engineering-unit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-on-the-fast-track-with-australias-first-core-rail-civil-engineering-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU on the fast track with Australia's first core rail civil engineering unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University is the first Western Australian university to introduce dedicated rail-based units as part of its Engineering courses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-on-the-fast-track-with-australias-first-core-rail-civil-engineering-unit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-on-the-fast-track-with-australias-first-core-rail-civil-engineering-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking the power within: Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the amount of lithium ion battery waste increases, new research has highlighted that the recycling of these batteries could deliver electric results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlocking-the-power-within-recycling-lithium-batteries-for-a-sustainable-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlocking-the-power-within-recycling-lithium-batteries-for-a-sustainable-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking the power within: Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the amount of lithium ion battery waste increases, new research has highlighted that the recycling of these batteries could deliver electric results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlocking-the-power-within-recycling-lithium-batteries-for-a-sustainable-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlocking-the-power-within-recycling-lithium-batteries-for-a-sustainable-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA mining industry making strides in gender inclusion, ECU study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian mining companies are making strides in female employment, and are now turning their focus to building inclusive workplace cultures where women feel valued, safe, and supported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-mining-industry-making-strides-in-gender-inclusion-ecu-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-mining-industry-making-strides-in-gender-inclusion-ecu-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA mining industry making strides in gender inclusion, ECU study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian mining companies are making strides in female employment, and are now turning their focus to building inclusive workplace cultures where women feel valued, safe, and supported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-mining-industry-making-strides-in-gender-inclusion-ecu-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-mining-industry-making-strides-in-gender-inclusion-ecu-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class ability grouping causes further disadvantage, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian education experts have highlighted the inequities that exist in schools using 'class ability groupings' in a study led by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/class-ability-grouping-causes-further-disadvantage-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/class-ability-grouping-causes-further-disadvantage-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class ability grouping causes further disadvantage, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian education experts have highlighted the inequities that exist in schools using 'class ability groupings' in a study led by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/class-ability-grouping-causes-further-disadvantage-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/class-ability-grouping-causes-further-disadvantage-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From classroom to kick-off: ECU student scores exclusive media experience at Optus Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[First-year ECU Journalism and Broadcast Media student Ava recently got a taste of life behind the lens at one of the world&rsquo;s most advanced sports media hubs - Optus Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-classroom-to-kick-off-ecu-student-scores-exclusive-media-experience-at-optus-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-classroom-to-kick-off-ecu-student-scores-exclusive-media-experience-at-optus-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From classroom to kick-off: ECU student scores exclusive media experience at Optus Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[First-year ECU Journalism and Broadcast Media student Ava recently got a taste of life behind the lens at one of the world&rsquo;s most advanced sports media hubs - Optus Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-classroom-to-kick-off-ecu-student-scores-exclusive-media-experience-at-optus-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-classroom-to-kick-off-ecu-student-scores-exclusive-media-experience-at-optus-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU supports national survey to shape safer and more inclusive universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to support the launch of the Racism@Uni survey, led by the Australian Human Rights Commission. This landmark national study is the largest ever undertaken into the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian universities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-national-survey-to-shape-safer-and-more-inclusive-universities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-national-survey-to-shape-safer-and-more-inclusive-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU supports national survey to shape safer and more inclusive universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to support the launch of the Racism@Uni survey, led by the Australian Human Rights Commission. This landmark national study is the largest ever undertaken into the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian universities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-national-survey-to-shape-safer-and-more-inclusive-universities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-national-survey-to-shape-safer-and-more-inclusive-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle ready: ECU hosts national cyber security competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[High school students from around Australia will go head-to-head in a large-scale digital competition this month, putting their cyber security skills to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/battle-ready-ecu-hosts-national-cyber-security-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/battle-ready-ecu-hosts-national-cyber-security-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle ready: ECU hosts national cyber security competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[High school students from around Australia will go head-to-head in a large-scale digital competition this month, putting their cyber security skills to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/battle-ready-ecu-hosts-national-cyber-security-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/battle-ready-ecu-hosts-national-cyber-security-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the band-aid: a career opportunity as a school nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[As schools become increasingly focused on student health and wellness, the demand for qualified school nurses continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beyond-the-band-aid-a-career-opportunity-as-a-school-nurse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beyond-the-band-aid-a-career-opportunity-as-a-school-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the band-aid: a career opportunity as a school nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[As schools become increasingly focused on student health and wellness, the demand for qualified school nurses continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beyond-the-band-aid-a-career-opportunity-as-a-school-nurse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beyond-the-band-aid-a-career-opportunity-as-a-school-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major grant to expand South West peatland research collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists studying Western Australia's endangered South West peatland ecosystems have received a $3.38 million boost to better understand and manage the ancient wetlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-grant-to-expand-south-west-peatland-research-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-grant-to-expand-south-west-peatland-research-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major grant to expand South West peatland research collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists studying Western Australia's endangered South West peatland ecosystems have received a $3.38 million boost to better understand and manage the ancient wetlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-grant-to-expand-south-west-peatland-research-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-grant-to-expand-south-west-peatland-research-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU student and elite Aussie netballer scores AIS Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) School of Medical and Health Sciences student and elite netballer, Clara Wigley, has been awarded an Athlete Education Scholarship by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), recognising her dual commitment to academic and sporting excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-and-elite-aussie-netballer-scores-ais-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-and-elite-aussie-netballer-scores-ais-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU student and elite Aussie netballer scores AIS Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) School of Medical and Health Sciences student and elite netballer, Clara Wigley, has been awarded an Athlete Education Scholarship by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), recognising her dual commitment to academic and sporting excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-and-elite-aussie-netballer-scores-ais-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-and-elite-aussie-netballer-scores-ais-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Midwifery research team awarded national OER grant for progressive project]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-midwifery-research-team-awarded-national-oer-grant-for-progressive-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-midwifery-research-team-awarded-national-oer-grant-for-progressive-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Midwifery research team awarded national OER grant for progressive project]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-midwifery-research-team-awarded-national-oer-grant-for-progressive-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-midwifery-research-team-awarded-national-oer-grant-for-progressive-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscle over mass could be the key to recruit success]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown age might just be a number when it comes to police recruit physical performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/muscle-over-mass-could-be-the-key-to-recruit-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/muscle-over-mass-could-be-the-key-to-recruit-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscle over mass could be the key to recruit success]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown age might just be a number when it comes to police recruit physical performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/muscle-over-mass-could-be-the-key-to-recruit-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/muscle-over-mass-could-be-the-key-to-recruit-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding boost to help address disordered eating among Aboriginal youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new ECU research project is aiming to understand how social media influences body image and disordered eating behaviours among Aboriginal young people, thanks to a $99,997 grant from Healthway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-boost-to-help-address-disordered-eating-among-aboriginal-youth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-boost-to-help-address-disordered-eating-among-aboriginal-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class divided: How Aussie highschoolers are separated on ability]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from ECU's School of Education has unveiled how Australian secondary schools are organising class groups based on academic ability. Lead author Dr Olivia Johnston recommended schools consider using more mixed ability class grouping practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/class-divided-how-aussie-highschoolers-are-separated-on-ability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/class-divided-how-aussie-highschoolers-are-separated-on-ability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A single bout of exercise gives results]]></title><description><![CDATA[A single bout of either resistance or high intensity interval training could help in the cancer battle, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-single-bout-of-exercise-gives-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-single-bout-of-exercise-gives-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU achieves success at 2025 INCITE Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has celebrated outstanding success at the 2025 INCITE Awards, with School of Medical and Health Sciences PhD candidate Michella Hill receiving a prestigious Merit Award for her innovative research, alongside multiple wins for ECU alumni.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-achieves-success-at-2025-incite-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-achieves-success-at-2025-incite-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor joins elite research team to prevent injuries before they strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), Professor Caroline Finch AO will be part of a team focussed on the high impact development of a unique safety prevention tool that has received the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-joins-elite-research-team-to-prevent-injuries-before-they-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-joins-elite-research-team-to-prevent-injuries-before-they-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU-developed AI to revolutionise early disease detection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that could support medical professionals in detecting and accurately diagnosing the stage of disease in a range of serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetic eye complications, and cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-developed-ai-to-revolutionise-early-disease-detection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-developed-ai-to-revolutionise-early-disease-detection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STEM camp for Deaf teenagers, creative crocheting and an insight into one of our most loved marine mammals: Science Week at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interactive weekend full of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) designed for Deaf teenagers will kick off National Science Week at Edith Cowan University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stem-camp-for-deaf-teenagers-creative-crocheting-and-an-insight-into-one-of-our-most-loved-marine-mammals-science-week-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stem-camp-for-deaf-teenagers-creative-crocheting-and-an-insight-into-one-of-our-most-loved-marine-mammals-science-week-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU shaping the future of rural and remote education]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's inaugural On Country Study Tour took passionate pre-service teachers on a journey of more than 2,000 kilometres from Perth to the heart of the Kimberley - to Derby, for a transformative remote learning experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shaping-the-future-of-rural-and-remote-education/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shaping-the-future-of-rural-and-remote-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU commitment to leading with cultural integrity]]></title><description><![CDATA[As NAIDOC Week 2025 was celebrated across the nation under the theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision &amp; Legacy," Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been immensely proud to deliver its Cultural Narrative Framework &ndash; a pivotal structural document reflecting our leadership commitment to embed Noongar knowledge systems at the heart of our University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-commitment-to-leading-with-cultural-integrity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-commitment-to-leading-with-cultural-integrity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU leads the charge into the future as main partner of Robopalooza 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to step into the future as the main partner of Robopalooza 2025, a cutting-edge space and robotics festival set to take place on 5 - 6 October, which offers students and the broader community an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the technologies shaping tomorrow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leads-the-charge-into-the-future-as-main-partner-of-robopalooza-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leads-the-charge-into-the-future-as-main-partner-of-robopalooza-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor leads global breakthrough in fruit storage at US Symposium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Professor Zora Singh has unveiled groundbreaking research that could dramatically extend the storage life and quality of fruit worldwide, during a keynote address at a prestigious international conference in Chicago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-leads-global-breakthrough-in-fruit-storage-at-us-symposium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-leads-global-breakthrough-in-fruit-storage-at-us-symposium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$80,000 grant helps put ECU on national arts map]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has been awarded a prestigious $80,000 Copyright Agency Partnerships grant enabling a mid-career or established artist to showcase their work in the new ECU City campus public gallery in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/80000-grant-helps-put-ecu-on-national-arts-map/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/80000-grant-helps-put-ecu-on-national-arts-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From orchard to fridge: Helping mangoes stay sweet for longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University has identified a way to extend the storage life of mangoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-orchard-to-fridge-helping-mangoes-stay-sweet-for-longer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-orchard-to-fridge-helping-mangoes-stay-sweet-for-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Roger Cook tours ECU School of Engineering ahead of 2026 satellite launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The School of Engineering at Edith Cowan University (ECU) has welcomed the Premier of Western Australia, the Hon Roger Cook MLA, for an exclusive tour of its state-of-the-art clean room facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/premier-roger-cook-tours-ecu-school-of-engineering-ahead-of-2026-satellite-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/premier-roger-cook-tours-ecu-school-of-engineering-ahead-of-2026-satellite-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning music helps young people flourish]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from ECU's School of Education calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity. Experts say schools that fail to provide music education are missing a key opportunity to enhance student wellbeing and engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/learning-music-helps-young-people-flourish/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/learning-music-helps-young-people-flourish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer survivors could be missing out on exercise benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's widely accepted that exercise can help people living with cancer, but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows many oncology healthcare providers aren't regularly including it in their treatment plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cancer-survivors-could-be-missing-out-on-exercise-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cancer-survivors-could-be-missing-out-on-exercise-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Researcher wins Natural Hazards Research Australia Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to congratulate Dr Kiam Padamsey on receiving the inaugural Natural Hazards Student Research Award for his groundbreaking and impactful research on smoke exposure to firefighters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-wins-natural-hazards-research-australia-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-wins-natural-hazards-research-australia-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU launches NAIDOC Speaker Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[As NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful national milestone - 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience - ECU marks 20 years of cultural leadership through Kurongkurl Katitjin by launching a monthly NAIDOC Speaker Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-naidoc-speaker-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-naidoc-speaker-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor Caroline Finch appointed President and Chair of Cancer Council WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Deputy Vice &ndash; Chancellor (Research), Professor Caroline Finch as President and Chair of the Cancer Council WA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-caroline-finch-appointed-president-and-chair-of-cancer-council-wa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-caroline-finch-appointed-president-and-chair-of-cancer-council-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurongkurl Katitjin: Honouring legacy, strengthening the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As NAIDOC Week 2025 is celebrated across the nation under the theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision &amp; Legacy," Edith Cowan University (ECU) reflects on the growth and enduring significance of Kurongkurl Katitjin, its Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/kurongkurl-katitjin-honouring-legacy-strengthening-the-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/kurongkurl-katitjin-honouring-legacy-strengthening-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU appoints Jo Draper as Chief Growth Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has appointed Jo Draper as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), following a highly competitive recruitment process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-jo-draper-as-chief-growth-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-jo-draper-as-chief-growth-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donor generosity shapes the future at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donors to Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping to create lasting, transformative change, impacting the lives of students today and leaving a legacy for generations to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/donor-generosity-shapes-the-future-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/donor-generosity-shapes-the-future-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beat the Boss: Digital Services shape up to raise funds for mental health with The Push-Up Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Digital Services team has raised a staggering $4,500 for mental health over the past month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beat-the-boss-digital-services-shape-up-to-raise-funds-for-mental-health-with-the-push-up-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beat-the-boss-digital-services-shape-up-to-raise-funds-for-mental-health-with-the-push-up-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding the root of tooth decay in kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/finding-the-root-of-tooth-decay-in-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/finding-the-root-of-tooth-decay-in-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor appointed as Justice of the Peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associate Professor Joshua Aston from ECU School of Business and Law has been appointed as a Justice of the Peace by His Excellency, The Honourable Chris Dawson AC, APM, Governor of Western Australia in the latest list of honours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-appointed-as-justice-of-the-peace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-appointed-as-justice-of-the-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research uncovers gender birth imbalances in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-research-uncovers-gender-birth-imbalances-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-research-uncovers-gender-birth-imbalances-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building students' confidence begins at kindergarten]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/building-students-confidence-begins-at-kindergarten/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/building-students-confidence-begins-at-kindergarten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hide and seek: Uncovering new ways to detect hidden apps on smartphones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research led by ECU has uncovered a modern solution to detect hidden vault apps, which could be a game-changer for law enforcement agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hide-and-seek-uncovering-new-ways-to-detect-hidden-apps-on-smartphones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hide-and-seek-uncovering-new-ways-to-detect-hidden-apps-on-smartphones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU, Atlantis and Tall Tree join forces to meet the growing need for early childhood teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-atlantis-and-tall-tree-join-forces-to-meet-the-growing-need-for-early-childhood-teachers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-atlantis-and-tall-tree-join-forces-to-meet-the-growing-need-for-early-childhood-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leafy greens could be good for the heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/leafy-greens-could-be-good-for-the-heart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/leafy-greens-could-be-good-for-the-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU appoints new Chief Information Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has appointed Mike Laytham as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) following an extensive national search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-new-chief-information-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-new-chief-information-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU breaks into global top 500 universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has entered the global top 500 in the QS World University Rankings for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the University's ongoing journey of transformation and growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-breaks-into-global-top-500-universities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-breaks-into-global-top-500-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A night of gratitude: celebrating the donors who help WAAPA and ECU shine]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a heartfelt evening at Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Mount Lawley campus, donors, alumni, and special guests gathered for a special celebration recognising the generosity and impact of ECU's donor community - particularly in supporting the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-night-of-gratitude-celebrating-the-donors-who-help-waapa-and-ecu-shine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-night-of-gratitude-celebrating-the-donors-who-help-waapa-and-ecu-shine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plutonium levels at Montebello Islands remain elevated 70 years after nuclear weapons tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU), supported by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and in collaboration with Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), have confirmed plutonium levels in sediment up to 4500 times greater than the Western Australian coastline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/plutonium-levels-at-montebello-islands-remain-elevated-70-years-after-nuclear-weapons-tests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/plutonium-levels-at-montebello-islands-remain-elevated-70-years-after-nuclear-weapons-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor elected to prestigious position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Zora Singh from ECU's School of Science has been elected to the prestigious position of Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, travelling to India to accept the international honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-elected-to-prestigious-position/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-elected-to-prestigious-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor named among WA's most influential leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Chancellor Ms Gaye McMath and Vice-Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock have been named on Business News' 2025 Power 500 list, a prestigious acknowledgement of their influence and leadership across business, education and public sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-chancellor-and-vice-chancellor-named-among-was-most-influential-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-chancellor-and-vice-chancellor-named-among-was-most-influential-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lending education expertise to support spirituality in children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three experts in early childhood education and spirituality have published a practical guide to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/lending-education-expertise-to-support-spirituality-in-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/lending-education-expertise-to-support-spirituality-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twisted Vision: Holographic art comes alive at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibition opening at Spectrum Project Space is bringing science, storytelling and interactive creativity together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/twisted-vision-holographic-art-comes-alive-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/twisted-vision-holographic-art-comes-alive-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU led team to partner with the Heart Foundation to commercialise a new solution to screen for blood vessel calcification]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a Heart Foundation Catalyst Partnerships Grants Partner, ECU will commercialise a new solution to screen for blood vessel calcification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-led-team-to-partner-with-the-heart-foundation-to-commercialise-a-new-solution-to-screen-for-blood-vessel-calcification/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-led-team-to-partner-with-the-heart-foundation-to-commercialise-a-new-solution-to-screen-for-blood-vessel-calcification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU hosts Zhejiang students celebrating decades of collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) was delighted to welcome students from Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), one of ECU's longest-standing partnerships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-zhejiang-students-celebrating-decades-of-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-zhejiang-students-celebrating-decades-of-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could new technology save your daily cup of coffee?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University has identified a new and quicker method to detect infections in coffee berries, which has the potential to save coffee crops around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/could-new-technology-save-your-daily-cup-of-coffee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/could-new-technology-save-your-daily-cup-of-coffee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students awarded St Johns scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Edith Cowan University (ECU) students have received St John WA (SJWA) Memorial Scholarships as part of SJWA&rsquo;s commitment to reconciliation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-awarded-st-johns-scholarships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-awarded-st-johns-scholarships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni honoured in the King's Birthday 2025 Honours List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen exceptional Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni have been recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-honoured-in-the-kings-birthday-2025-honours-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-honoured-in-the-kings-birthday-2025-honours-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer crab: Shining an infrared light on loggerhead turtle hatchling attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research by Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has put a spotlight on the feeding frenzy that newly hatched turtles face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/killer-crab-shining-an-infrared-light-on-loggerhead-turtle-hatchling-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/killer-crab-shining-an-infrared-light-on-loggerhead-turtle-hatchling-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEES: A new mental health tool set to create a buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new questionnaire developed by ECU provides a reliable measure of mental health that can be completed in just a few moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bees-a-new-mental-health-tool-set-to-create-a-buzz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bees-a-new-mental-health-tool-set-to-create-a-buzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery turns 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) School of Nursing and Midwifery has marked a major milestone, celebrating 40 years since its inception.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-school-of-nursing-and-midwifery-turns-40/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-school-of-nursing-and-midwifery-turns-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The power of exercise as a medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2019 John was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. After taking part in a clinical trial at ECU's Exercise Medicine Research Institute exploring the impact of exercise on prostate cancer, John noticed a significant improvement in his wellness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-power-of-exercise-as-a-medicine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-power-of-exercise-as-a-medicine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's cancer blood biomarkers cohort study recognised in State funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by ECU's Professor Elin Gray, the Cancer Blood Biomarkers Study enables the discovery and validation of cancer biomarkers in the blood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-cancer-blood-biomarkers-cohort-study-recognised-in-state-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-cancer-blood-biomarkers-cohort-study-recognised-in-state-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding the heart in the machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping machines become more emotionally aware, using a new method that allows them to better recognise human facial expressions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/finding-the-heart-in-the-machine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/finding-the-heart-in-the-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU recognised again as Silver Employer at national  'LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards']]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has once again been nationally recognised for its commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, earning Silver Employer status at the 2025 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognised-again-as-silver-employer-at-national-lgbtq-inclusion-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognised-again-as-silver-employer-at-national-lgbtq-inclusion-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research delivers real-life change for WA firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) into the potential health risks faced by the more than 23,000 volunteer firefighters in Western Australia, has already resulted in real-world change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-delivers-real-life-change-for-wa-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-delivers-real-life-change-for-wa-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU PhD candidate's documentary selected for international film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[School of Arts and Humanities PhD candidate Shirin Barghnavard, whose doctoral research investigates the politics of representations in documentary films of Iranian women, has been selected for the 2025 Revelation Perth International Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-phd-candidates-documentary-selected-for-international-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-phd-candidates-documentary-selected-for-international-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possum puzzle solved: ECU study reveals unexpected genetic diversity in WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has revealed new insights into the genetic relationships of the common brushtail possum in Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/possum-puzzle-solved-ecu-study-reveals-unexpected-genetic-diversity-in-wa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/possum-puzzle-solved-ecu-study-reveals-unexpected-genetic-diversity-in-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Inclusive Employability Team wins Accessibility in Action Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Lovegrove, Denise Bertilone, Professor Justin Brown and Elle Beaumont-Bilsby have developed and co-designed a suite of initiatives that support students with disability in their transition from study to employment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-inclusive-employability-team-wins-accessibility-in-action-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-inclusive-employability-team-wins-accessibility-in-action-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tea-berries-dark-chocolate-and-apples-could-lead-to-a-longer-life-span-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tea-berries-dark-chocolate-and-apples-could-lead-to-a-longer-life-span-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumna Lucy Durack wins Arts &amp;amp; Culture honour at 2025 WA of the Year Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is thrilled to congratulate acclaimed stage and screen star Lucy Durack for being awarded the Crown Perth Arts &amp; Culture Award at the 2025 Western Australian of the Year Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Australian entertainment and her enduring connection to WA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-lucy-durack-wins-arts-ampamp-culture-honour-at-2025-wa-of-the-year-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-lucy-durack-wins-arts-ampamp-culture-honour-at-2025-wa-of-the-year-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU shines spotlight on research media excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has announced the winners of the 2024 ECU Media Awards, recognising researchers whose work has reached and influenced audiences around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-spotlight-on-research-media-excellence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-spotlight-on-research-media-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Translating wellbeing science to empower and connect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Professor Narelle Lemon from the School of Education has explored the visual language of everyday self-care during a recent two-week immersive residency at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/translating-wellbeing-science-to-empower-and-connect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/translating-wellbeing-science-to-empower-and-connect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global spotlight on ECU melanoma researcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researcher Dr Pauline Zaenker has been recognised on the international stage for her world-leading work and expertise on autoantibodies as biomarkers for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/global-spotlight-on-ecu-melanoma-researcher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/global-spotlight-on-ecu-melanoma-researcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Research Forum to address evolving needs of southern regional communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health professionals, researchers and community members will come together for the South Regional Health Research Forum 2025 on 6 June at Edith Cowan University Bunbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/health-research-forum-to-address-evolving-needs-of-southern-regional-communities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/health-research-forum-to-address-evolving-needs-of-southern-regional-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen, read and reflect: Your Reconciliation Week learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) invites all Australians to reflect on our shared history and consider the role we each play in building a fairer future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/listen-read-and-reflect-your-reconciliation-week-learning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/listen-read-and-reflect-your-reconciliation-week-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students gain real-world experience through partnership with Indigenous entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the School of Business and Law's Retail Marketing unit, students work directly with Indigenous businesses to develop marketing strategies, pitch campaign ideas, and build Shopify websites, applying classroom knowledge to real business challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-gain-real-world-experience-through-partnership-with-indigenous-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-gain-real-world-experience-through-partnership-with-indigenous-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlaK Futurism: How a groundbreaking enabling unit is rewriting the narrative on university learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[BlaK Futurism: Indigenous Pop Culture for Tomorrow is a UniPrep unit that centres Indigenous ways of knowing and contemporary culture while giving students a strong foundation in academic writing, critical thinking, and media analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/blak-futurism-how-a-groundbreaking-enabling-unit-is-rewriting-the-narrative-on-university-learning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/blak-futurism-how-a-groundbreaking-enabling-unit-is-rewriting-the-narrative-on-university-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents key to unlocking love of writing in kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study from Edith Cowan University shows parental involvement is a key motivator in children's writing outcomes &ndash; for better or worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/parents-key-to-unlocking-love-of-writing-in-kids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/parents-key-to-unlocking-love-of-writing-in-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and Malka Foundation forge partnership to drive entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and the Malka Foundation have joined forces to support WA&rsquo;s future entrepreneurs through education, mentorship and innovation. Vice-Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock says the partnership will create exciting opportunities to empower future industry leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-malka-foundation-forge-partnership-to-drive-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-malka-foundation-forge-partnership-to-drive-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU producing confident and capable educators via HAT@ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's High Achieving Teachers program (HAT@ECU) is well underway with 2026 applications now open. Be quick &ndash; places are limited for a late January 2026 start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-producing-confident-and-capable-educators-via-hatecu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-producing-confident-and-capable-educators-via-hatecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How stress disrupts emotion control in people with mental health conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests that acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions&mdash;particularly in people living with 'distress disorders' such as depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-stress-disrupts-emotion-control-in-people-with-mental-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-stress-disrupts-emotion-control-in-people-with-mental-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU student tracing 40 years of WA's HIV response]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU international student Maruf Rahman recently teamed up with WestPride Archives to bring to light four decades of WA's response to HIV/AIDS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-tracing-40-years-of-was-hiv-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-tracing-40-years-of-was-hiv-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni rise to national leadership in Federal Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni are enjoying big moves as a result of the 2025 Federal Election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-rise-to-national-leadership-in-federal-government/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-rise-to-national-leadership-in-federal-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ECU-led initiative to help resolve midwifery shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midwife researchers from ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery have established a world-first initiative that aims to help resolve the midwifery workforce crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ecu-led-initiative-to-help-resolve-midwifery-shortage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ecu-led-initiative-to-help-resolve-midwifery-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring interconnections with AR and sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Dr Catherine Gough-Brady and Dr Cassandra Tytler are working with sound artist, W. Sze Tsang on ARia: Song Unseen, as part of PICA's boorda yeyi mentorship program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exploring-interconnections-with-ar-and-sound/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exploring-interconnections-with-ar-and-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's nursing and midwifery excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to acknowledge Associate Professor Rosemary Saunders and three ECU alumnae who were winners at the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-nursing-and-midwifery-excellence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-nursing-and-midwifery-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU develops tree map to curb allergies in four major cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a tool to visualise allergenic trees in four of Australia's major cities, which could help alleviate the symptoms of people living with pollen allergies or hay fever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-develops-tree-map-to-curb-allergies-in-four-major-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-develops-tree-map-to-curb-allergies-in-four-major-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CyberWest Summit unites national experts to tackle rising cyber threats to business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cybersecurity experts from around Australia will meet on 28 and 29 May at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth for the annual CyberWest Summit, which is designed to provide practical, up-to-date insights to help organisations prepare for and respond to growing cyber threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyberwest-summit-unites-national-experts-to-tackle-rising-cyber-threats-to-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyberwest-summit-unites-national-experts-to-tackle-rising-cyber-threats-to-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CyberWest Summit unites national experts to tackle rising cyber threats to business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cybersecurity experts from around Australia will meet on 28 and 29 May at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth for the annual CyberWest Summit, which is designed to provide practical, up-to-date insights to help organisations prepare for and respond to growing cyber threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyberwest-summit-unites-national-experts-to-tackle-rising-cyber-threats-to-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyberwest-summit-unites-national-experts-to-tackle-rising-cyber-threats-to-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partners with global experts for immersive simulation training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has partnered with the Center for Medical Simulation - which serves the Harvard teaching hospitals - to deliver specialist training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-global-experts-for-immersive-simulation-training/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-global-experts-for-immersive-simulation-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU alumna's new book a family tale of love, loss and turbulence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Arts and Humanities alumna, Alberta Natasia Adji (Tasia) is publishing her new book, The Longing, which was the main component of her doctoral thesis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnas-new-book-a-family-tale-of-love-loss-and-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnas-new-book-a-family-tale-of-love-loss-and-turbulence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research leads to IBS solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a dietary fibre powder, ur gut&reg;, to assist people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to maintain a healthy bowel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-leads-to-ibs-solution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-leads-to-ibs-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top international horticultural award for ECU PhD candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU PhD candidate first Australian student awarded international horticultural accolade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/top-international-horticultural-award-for-ecu-phd-candidate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/top-international-horticultural-award-for-ecu-phd-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singing for Justice: ECU event unites communities on IDAHOBIT 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University is proud to stand with LGBTIQA+ communities in recognising the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Saturday 17 May and encouraging people to get along to events to show their support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/singing-for-justice-ecu-event-unites-communities-on-idahobit-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/singing-for-justice-ecu-event-unites-communities-on-idahobit-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study shows obesity linked to long COVID]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre of Precision Health visiting PhD scholar Ms Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental health symptoms after COVID-19, including headache, vertigo, smell and taste disorders, sleep disturbance, and depression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-shows-obesity-linked-to-long-covid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-shows-obesity-linked-to-long-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I feel like a real journalist": Students describe the buzz of covering the 2025 Federal Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Covering your first Federal Election is a career milestone for many journalists, often only achieved after years of experience. However, when Australia voted in the recent election ECU journalism students were reporting for a national program, before producing and hosting their own live "Election Edition" of ECU radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/i-feel-like-a-real-journalist-students-describe-the-buzz-of-covering-the-2025-federal-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/i-feel-like-a-real-journalist-students-describe-the-buzz-of-covering-the-2025-federal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ECU Alumni recognised among WA's top  young leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five outstanding Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni have been named winners in the prestigious 2025 40under40 Awards, celebrating the next generation of Western Australia's business and community leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/five-ecu-alumni-recognised-among-was-top-young-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/five-ecu-alumni-recognised-among-was-top-young-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGNIS to ignite a love of STEM in high school students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under its IGNIS collaborative study with US space agency NASA, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is partnering with Western Australia high schools to offer students the opportunity to participate in real-world research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ignis-to-ignite-a-love-of-stem-in-high-school-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ignis-to-ignite-a-love-of-stem-in-high-school-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The way we do things here&hellip;"]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock has reflected on witnessing the historic wins and losses in the 2025 federal election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-way-we-do-things-herehellip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-way-we-do-things-herehellip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's collaboration and two-way exchange with East Java]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU hosted the Western Australian East Java Universities Consortium (WAEJUC) at our Joondalup campus as part of WAEJUC's Research Summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-collaboration-and-two-way-exchange-with-east-java/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-collaboration-and-two-way-exchange-with-east-java/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier ageing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy ageing, new research has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/black-tea-and-berries-could-contribute-to-healthier-ageing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/black-tea-and-berries-could-contribute-to-healthier-ageing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoring and activating one of the world's most precious piano collections at WAAPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has partnered with The Wright Burt Foundation and The Feilman Foundation to restore rare historic pianos at WAAPA through a three-year program of restoration, research and performance. The initiative includes two student scholarships and aims to preserve a vanishing craft while unlocking forgotten soundscapes for contemporary performers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/restoring-and-activating-one-of-the-worlds-most-precious-piano-collections-at-waapa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/restoring-and-activating-one-of-the-worlds-most-precious-piano-collections-at-waapa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why branding plays a big part in politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[With federal elections looming and with global politics in the spotlight, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have offered political parties some sage advice, warning that broken election promises could damage the party brand and ultimately lead to a loss of political power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-branding-plays-a-big-part-in-politics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-branding-plays-a-big-part-in-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU celebrates the Leschenault Estuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's School of Science and Future Student Engagements supported the Love the Lesch Community Festival with a stall offering interactive activities and information for the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-the-leschenault-estuary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-the-leschenault-estuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button]]></title><description><![CDATA[An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical testing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-machine-algorithm-could-identify-cardiovascular-risk-at-the-click-of-a-button/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-machine-algorithm-could-identify-cardiovascular-risk-at-the-click-of-a-button/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emerging ECU researchers recognised for groundbreaking health solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven ECU researchers from the Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) and the Centre for Precision Health (CPH), have been named recipients of the prestigious WA Near-Miss Awards (WANMA), securing crucial support to further their innovative projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/emerging-ecu-researchers-recognised-for-groundbreaking-health-solutions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/emerging-ecu-researchers-recognised-for-groundbreaking-health-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU speech pathology students step up to support early intervention at The Y WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a powerful example of university-community collaboration, Edith Cowan University (ECU) speech pathology students are helping to fast-track access to vital early intervention services for Western Australian children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-speech-pathology-students-step-up-to-support-early-intervention-at-the-y-wa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-speech-pathology-students-step-up-to-support-early-intervention-at-the-y-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Executive Dean appointed key leadership roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's School of Business and Law Executive Dean, Professor Maryam Omari has been appointed key leadership roles in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-executive-dean-appointed-key-leadership-roles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-executive-dean-appointed-key-leadership-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research finds gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-finds-gestational-diabetes-linked-to-adhd-in-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-finds-gestational-diabetes-linked-to-adhd-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA Government extends funding for remote workshops amplifying women's wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in regional and remote parts of Western Australia will be able to attend women's wellbeing workshops thanks to State Government funding for the She Speaks movement created by ECU researchers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-government-extends-funding-for-remote-workshops-amplifying-womens-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-government-extends-funding-for-remote-workshops-amplifying-womens-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shining a light on first nations health: HealthInfoNet's 2024 Overview released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, based at Edith Cowan University, has released its flagship annual publication&mdash;the Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2024&mdash;offering a powerful snapshot of First Nations health and wellbeing across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shining-a-light-on-first-nations-health-healthinfonets-2024-overview-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shining-a-light-on-first-nations-health-healthinfonets-2024-overview-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cutting-edge VR training to equip first responders for birth emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by Edith Cowan University (ECU) is set to revolutionise how volunteer ambulance officers and paramedics prepare for unplanned out-of-hospital births.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cutting-edge-vr-training-to-equip-first-responders-for-birth-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cutting-edge-vr-training-to-equip-first-responders-for-birth-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU alumna's stunning and devastating debut novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Arts and Humanities alumna Susie Greenhill has released her debut novel, The Clinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnas-stunning-and-devastating-debut-novel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnas-stunning-and-devastating-debut-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU alumna's stunning and devastating debut novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Arts and Humanities alumna Susie Greenhill has released her debut novel, The Clinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnas-stunning-and-devastating-debut-novel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnas-stunning-and-devastating-debut-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Dr Donna Mazza inspires next chapter at the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Associate Professor and acclaimed novelist Dr Donna Mazza will be sharing her literary expertise at this year's Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival (MRRWF), leading a standout workshop designed to ignite the creativity of emerging and established writers alike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-dr-donna-mazza-inspires-next-chapter-at-the-margaret-river-readers-and-writers-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-dr-donna-mazza-inspires-next-chapter-at-the-margaret-river-readers-and-writers-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU addressing key community challenges with diverse social work research in the South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students and graduates of Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program are tackling some of the most pressing social issues facing Australian communities today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-addressing-key-community-challenges-with-diverse-social-work-research-in-the-south-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-addressing-key-community-challenges-with-diverse-social-work-research-in-the-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking memories of the past with the soundtrack of a lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative Edith Cowan University (ECU) research project is using the power of music and storytelling to support the wellbeing of older Italian migrants, including those living with dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlocking-memories-of-the-past-with-the-soundtrack-of-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlocking-memories-of-the-past-with-the-soundtrack-of-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU health and medical expert named 10 of the Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience, Dr Prashant Bharadwaj has been featured in the NHMRC's prestigious 10 of the Best publication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-health-and-medical-expert-named-10-of-the-best/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-health-and-medical-expert-named-10-of-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why our reasons for pursuing goals either help or hinder wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new ECU study has revealed there's more to happiness and wellbeing than simply chasing goals, it also comes down to why you're chasing them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-our-reasons-for-pursuing-goals-either-help-or-hinder-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-our-reasons-for-pursuing-goals-either-help-or-hinder-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fostering young talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU hosted the West Perth Football Club Colts playing group at the School of Medical and Health Sciences' newly renovated and refurbished Strength and Conditioning facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fostering-young-talent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fostering-young-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU working to address nutrition gaps in early childhood education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been awarded a $977,278 grant from Western Australian state government agency Healthway to develop a best practice guide to address a critical gap in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) food environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-working-to-address-nutrition-gaps-in-early-childhood-education/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-working-to-address-nutrition-gaps-in-early-childhood-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU stands together to honour Trans Day of Visibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to join communities around the world in celebrating Trans Day of Visibility. A day where diverse people all around Australia share their stories, start important conversations, and attend special events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-stands-together-to-honour-trans-day-of-visibility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-stands-together-to-honour-trans-day-of-visibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU study finds exercise could reduce breast cancer recurrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exercise could potentially reduce the recurrence rate of breast cancer, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-study-finds-exercise-could-reduce-breast-cancer-recurrence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-study-finds-exercise-could-reduce-breast-cancer-recurrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Foundation Program at ECU City launches in Western Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has announced its new city campus will be home to Western Australia's first Apple Foundation Program in 2026. The program provides students with the future skillset required to design and create their own original apps, as well as develop solutions to real-world challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/apple-foundation-program-at-ecu-city-launches-in-western-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/apple-foundation-program-at-ecu-city-launches-in-western-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five minutes a day eccentric exercise can improve your life, ECU study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[As little as five minutes a day of eccentric exercise could offer significant health benefits to those living a stagnant lifestyle, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/five-minutes-a-day-eccentric-exercise-can-improve-your-life-ecu-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/five-minutes-a-day-eccentric-exercise-can-improve-your-life-ecu-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Celebrates International Women's Day with a resounding success at the Edith Cowan Memorial Lecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) marked International Women's Day with a remarkable celebration at the annual Edith Cowan Memorial Lecture, held at the Mount Lawley Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-international-womens-day-with-a-resounding-success-at-the-edith-cowan-memorial-lecture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-international-womens-day-with-a-resounding-success-at-the-edith-cowan-memorial-lecture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Load up on inspiration at ECU Open Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Open Day is here with an open invitation to future students to explore a campus and talk to our friendly staff about how you could be studying with us in 2025 or 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/load-up-on-inspiration-at-ecu-open-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/load-up-on-inspiration-at-ecu-open-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisations should embrace AI to boost performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies and corporations that are quick to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are more likely to boost performance and reap rewards, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/organisations-should-embrace-ai-to-boost-performance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/organisations-should-embrace-ai-to-boost-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating ECU's women leading research]]></title><description><![CDATA[This International Women's Day ECU is celebrating our researchers who boldly march in Edith Dircksey Cowan's pioneering footsteps, contributing with their own vision of equity for all and their commitment to a more united local and global community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-ecus-women-leading-research/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-ecus-women-leading-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vale Emeritus Professor Tony Watson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to pay tribute to Emeritus Professor Tony Watson, who died suddenly and peacefully on Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/vale-emeritus-professor-tony-watson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/vale-emeritus-professor-tony-watson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research honouring mentor and matriarch]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Women's Day held annually in March provides a valuable platform to celebrate and raise the profile of the bold and visionary research begin conducted at ECU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-honouring-mentor-and-matriarch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-honouring-mentor-and-matriarch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating extraordinary ECU Alumnae for International Womenâ€™s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we celebrate International Women's Day, Edith Cowan University proudly shines a spotlight on three remarkable alumnae who have dedicated their careers to innovation, advocacy, and positive change in their respective fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-extraordinary-ecu-alumnae-for-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-extraordinary-ecu-alumnae-for-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping fit and building muscle could increase survival rates in cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physical fitness and increasing muscle strength could reduce the mortality rate for cancer patients by between 31% to 46%, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/keeping-fit-and-building-muscle-could-increase-survival-rates-in-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/keeping-fit-and-building-muscle-could-increase-survival-rates-in-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perth Women's Day event driving change for women in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcast Media student Vonnie Ransom put herself forward to write an article profiling what has become Perth&rsquo;s largest International Women's Day (IWD) event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/perth-womens-day-event-driving-change-for-women-in-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/perth-womens-day-event-driving-change-for-women-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU celebrating excellence for International Women's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrating-excellence-for-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrating-excellence-for-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumnae famed for excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[On International Women's Day twenty inspiring Western Australian women were inducted to the 2025 WA Women's Hall of Fame. ECU is immensely proud to congratulate the six of these leading women who are ECU alumnae.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnae-famed-for-excellence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumnae-famed-for-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumna famed for excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[On International Women's Day twenty inspiring Western Australian women were inducted to the 2025 WA Women's Hall of Fame. ECU is immensely proud to congratulate the six of these leading women who are ECU alumnae.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-famed-for-excellence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-famed-for-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise key to improving sexual dysfunction for patients with prostate cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-key-to-improving-sexual-dysfunction-for-patients-with-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-key-to-improving-sexual-dysfunction-for-patients-with-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Researchers marching forward this International Women's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[This International Women's Day ECU is celebrating our researchers who boldly march in Edith Dircksey Cowan&rsquo;s pioneering footsteps, contributing with their own vision of equity for all and their commitment to a more united local and global community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-marching-forward-this-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-marching-forward-this-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni make their mark thanks to Minderoo Artist Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine WA artists have been recognised at an awards ceremony in Perth&rsquo;s CBD to take part in the Minderoo Artist Fund program, three of them are ECU Alumni. The program is designed to support&#8239;artists to be bold at a crucial time in their career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-make-their-mark-thanks-to-minderoo-artist-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-make-their-mark-thanks-to-minderoo-artist-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU to investigate safer working conditions in agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, yet few resources are available to assist the industry in breaching this safety gap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-investigate-safer-working-conditions-in-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-investigate-safer-working-conditions-in-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating life's biggest milestones together]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Gradations have brought out some lovely stories, as these milestone events pay homage to a university student's perseverance, dedication and tremendous effort they have put into reaching this moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-lifes-biggest-milestones-together/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-lifes-biggest-milestones-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking new ground: ECU launches first paid PhD internship with Australian Counselling Association (ACA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/breaking-new-ground-ecu-launches-first-paid-phd-internship-with-australian-counselling-association-aca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/breaking-new-ground-ecu-launches-first-paid-phd-internship-with-australian-counselling-association-aca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU collaboration awarded $1 million to improve nutrition in people with leaky legs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new research collaboration between Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Nutrition &amp; Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI), Silverchain, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Curtin University has been awarded a $999,803 grant under the National Health and Medical Research Council&rsquo;s (NHMRC) 2024 Collaboration in Health Services Research investment programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-collaboration-awarded-1-million-to-improve-nutrition-in-people-with-leaky-legs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-collaboration-awarded-1-million-to-improve-nutrition-in-people-with-leaky-legs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Vietnamese grandparents redefine successful ageing]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australia marks 50 years of Vietnamese migration, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shed light on how Vietnamese Australians view ageing&mdash;and it's very different from Western ideas of 'successful ageing.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australian-vietnamese-grandparents-redefine-successful-ageing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australian-vietnamese-grandparents-redefine-successful-ageing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bold moves celebrated for ECU's International Women's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[This International Women's Day we invited members of our ECU Alumni community to share the &lsquo;bold moves&rsquo; they have made to shift the dial for women, girls and the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bold-moves-celebrated-for-ecus-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bold-moves-celebrated-for-ecus-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spraying methyl jasmonate on fruit trees boosts harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/spraying-methyl-jasmonate-on-fruit-trees-boosts-harvest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/spraying-methyl-jasmonate-on-fruit-trees-boosts-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it really means to become a teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[University graduations are truly momentous occasions, with the ceremonial Mace Bearer leading the official academic procession in full regalia and the singing of the National Anthem as families and friends watch on with great pride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/what-it-really-means-to-become-a-teacher/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/what-it-really-means-to-become-a-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU lecturer joins national supercomputing advocacy program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to announce that Dr. Sean Buckley, Lecturer in Molecular Ecology and Environmental Management within ECU's School of Science, has been selected to represent the University in the prestigious Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre Champions scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-lecturer-joins-national-supercomputing-advocacy-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-lecturer-joins-national-supercomputing-advocacy-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and daughter celebrate ECU graduation on the same day]]></title><description><![CDATA[South West ECU graduations have coincided with the first Children's University graduation in Bunbury over the weekend. The annual street parade was a huge success as residents and community leaders joined the festivities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mother-and-daughter-celebrate-ecu-graduation-on-the-same-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mother-and-daughter-celebrate-ecu-graduation-on-the-same-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and Fraunhofer IKTS to launch WA's first research and innovation lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's School of Engineering at Joondalup will become home to Western Australia's first cutting-edge research and innovation lab with Fraunhofer IKTS. This initiative is set to open doors for students, drive industry growth, and deliver practical business solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-fraunhofer-ikts-to-launch-was-first-research-and-innovation-lab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-fraunhofer-ikts-to-launch-was-first-research-and-innovation-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcoming our students with Orientation Week at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is excited to welcome new students to campus for the start of Semester One, having celebrated a jam-packed Orientation Week (O Week) full of activities, essential information, and opportunities to connect with fellow students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/welcoming-our-students-with-orientation-week-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/welcoming-our-students-with-orientation-week-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU career pathway for Indian nurses in Western Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) has struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with immigration and recruitment specialist Perdaman Global Services and Indian health major Apollo Health Resources to offer transformative career opportunities to Indian nurses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-career-pathway-for-indian-nurses-in-western-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-career-pathway-for-indian-nurses-in-western-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU celebrates the Vice-Chancellor's Investiture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has officially welcomed Professor Clare Pollock as its Vice-Chancellor and President in a distinguished Investiture ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-the-vice-chancellors-investiture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-the-vice-chancellors-investiture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parenting in the digital age: Free event offers insights from top researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading Australian and international experts will gather at Edith Cowan University (ECU) to share insights from decades of research talking with families about digital media use, including concerns around children&rsquo;s screen time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/parenting-in-the-digital-age-free-event-offers-insights-from-top-researchers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/parenting-in-the-digital-age-free-event-offers-insights-from-top-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rat bait proving lethal to endangered Australian species]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rat and mouse baits commonly used around the home and in the workplace could potentially wipe out as many as nine species of endangered Australian marsupial carnivores, including the iconic Tasmanian Devil and all of Australia's quoll species, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rat-bait-proving-lethal-to-endangered-australian-species/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rat-bait-proving-lethal-to-endangered-australian-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU music education expert awarded Fulbright Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Education's Dr Jason Goopy is set for research exchange in New York City after winning a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-music-education-expert-awarded-fulbright-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-music-education-expert-awarded-fulbright-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunistic car recalls could damage brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opportunistic tactics used by automotive dealerships could be doing damage to individual automotive brands globally, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/opportunistic-car-recalls-could-damage-brands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/opportunistic-car-recalls-could-damage-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's recycling success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recycling program initiated by ECU staff on Mount Lawley Campus is growing its success every year, with this past year saving close to 100kg of waste plastics and aluminium from landfill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-recycling-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-recycling-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU hosts Silver Anniversary of AusCTW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University hosted the 22nd Australian Communications Theory Workshop (AusCTW) in February, bringing together leading Australian and New Zealand communications&nbsp;&nbsp;experts to discuss the biggest transitions in the industry, and how it&rsquo;s impacted developments in research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-silver-anniversary-of-ausctw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-silver-anniversary-of-ausctw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU collects aerial data to predict lightning strikes and prevent fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's collaboration with NASA, IGNIS Project, has just completed its first round of aerial data collection to predict where lightning could strike and lead to fire. The study gives students an opportunity to learn advanced aerospace techniques.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-collects-aerial-data-to-predict-lightning-strikes-and-prevent-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-collects-aerial-data-to-predict-lightning-strikes-and-prevent-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU offers Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Semester 1 2025 ECU is offering a Graduate Diploma&#8239;in Early Childhood Teaching. This innovative one-year course will provide graduates with a nationally recognised qualification to teach in early learning contexts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-offers-graduate-diploma-in-early-childhood-teaching/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-offers-graduate-diploma-in-early-childhood-teaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie teens say sex education is leaving them unprepared for relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has revealed that Australian teens feel sex education is falling short, leaving them unprepared to navigate complex relationship dynamics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/aussie-teens-say-sex-education-is-leaving-them-unprepared-for-relationships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/aussie-teens-say-sex-education-is-leaving-them-unprepared-for-relationships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half a million dollars to further ECU's AI-driven Virtual Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRI) has awarded a $499,660 grant for the further research and development of an immersive, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/half-a-million-dollars-to-further-ecus-ai-driven-virtual-reality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/half-a-million-dollars-to-further-ecus-ai-driven-virtual-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study finds new link between food choices, depression and Alzheimer's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-finds-new-link-between-food-choices-depression-and-alzheimers-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-finds-new-link-between-food-choices-depression-and-alzheimers-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU welcomes new High Achieving Teachers of the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has held the first orientation for its High Achieving Teacher's Program. HAT@ECU is an earn-as-you-learn pathway to a Master of Teaching in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-welcomes-new-high-achieving-teachers-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-welcomes-new-high-achieving-teachers-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU unveils refreshed and modern brand identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's new brand identity has been unveiled. A refreshed and meaningful symbol of who we are and the transformational journey we are undertaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-unveils-refreshed-and-modern-brand-identity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-unveils-refreshed-and-modern-brand-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sleep hygiene': How FIFO workers can get a better night's sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sleep-hygiene-how-fifo-workers-can-get-a-better-nights-sleep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sleep-hygiene-how-fifo-workers-can-get-a-better-nights-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven ECU films feature in WA's biggest celebration of local screen culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The films, created by ECU's School of Arts and Humanities, WA Screen and Media Academy, have been selected for showcase at the 2025 WA Made Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/seven-ecu-films-feature-in-was-biggest-celebration-of-local-screen-culture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/seven-ecu-films-feature-in-was-biggest-celebration-of-local-screen-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU trailblazer honoured with Order of Australia Medal for services to Indigenous Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is delighted to announce Clothilde Bullen, Manager of ECU Art, Culture and Collections, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of her services to the Arts, specifically Indigenous Arts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-trailblazer-honoured-with-order-of-australia-medal-for-services-to-indigenous-arts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-trailblazer-honoured-with-order-of-australia-medal-for-services-to-indigenous-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBTIQA+ students paired with LGBTI seniors in an innovative new housing project â€¯]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/lgbtiqa-students-paired-with-lgbti-seniors-in-an-innovative-new-housing-project-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/lgbtiqa-students-paired-with-lgbti-seniors-in-an-innovative-new-housing-project-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneering research in nursing: why Gideon Johnson chose ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to cutting-edge research and unparalleled student support, Edith Cowan University (ECU) stands out as a destination of choice for aspiring researchers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pioneering-research-in-nursing-why-gideon-johnson-chose-ecu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pioneering-research-in-nursing-why-gideon-johnson-chose-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camel milk udderly good alternative to traditional dairy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/camel-milk-udderly-good-alternative-to-traditional-dairy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/camel-milk-udderly-good-alternative-to-traditional-dairy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland honoured as ACS Fellow and inducted into ACS Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland, who has been inducted as a Fellow into the prestigious Australian Computer Society (ACS) Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/professor-paul-haskell-dowland-honoured-as-acs-fellow-and-inducted-into-acs-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/professor-paul-haskell-dowland-honoured-as-acs-fellow-and-inducted-into-acs-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU launches innovative research into long COVID's neurophysiological impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has launched an innovative research project to uncover the neurophysiological underpinnings of long COVID. This new initiative has been supported by the WA Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRI)'s WA Near-Miss Awards (WANMA) Ideas Grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-innovative-research-into-long-covids-neurophysiological-impact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-innovative-research-into-long-covids-neurophysiological-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study shows positive impact of anti-junk food ads during sports broadcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study is the first to examine the immediate impact of junk food advertisements and anti-junk food advertisements from Australian national sporting broadcasts on people's inclinations to eat junk food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-shows-positive-impact-of-anti-junk-food-ads-during-sports-broadcasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-shows-positive-impact-of-anti-junk-food-ads-during-sports-broadcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU joins forces with Fraunhofer IAO to drive innovation for WA Industries]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has partnered with Fraunhofer to deliver immersive two-day R&amp;D courses that are set to help drive innovation for WA businesses. Led by industry experts, the program offers interactive and hands-on experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-forces-with-fraunhofer-iao-to-drive-innovation-for-wa-industries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-forces-with-fraunhofer-iao-to-drive-innovation-for-wa-industries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU alum named as prestigious Sidney Myer Creative Fellow]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Arts and Humanities alum Jacobus Capone has been awarded the prestigious Sidney Myer Creative Fellowship that recognises outstanding talent and exceptional courage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alum-named-as-prestigious-sidney-myer-creative-fellow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alum-named-as-prestigious-sidney-myer-creative-fellow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA's miners could be carbon free in next few years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mine sites in regional and remote parts of Western Australia could be fully powered by renewable energy within the next few years, Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/was-miners-could-be-carbon-free-in-next-few-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/was-miners-could-be-carbon-free-in-next-few-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A global win for ECU's digital marketing students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Business and Law (SBL) has notched another win, claiming victory at the Global DigiEduHack Marketing Mavericks Simbound Hackathon 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-global-win-for-ecus-digital-marketing-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-global-win-for-ecus-digital-marketing-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrifying results for new ACL recovery plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electrical brain stimulation could be the key to getting athletes back on track following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/electrifying-results-for-new-acl-recovery-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/electrifying-results-for-new-acl-recovery-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU marine scientist one of Australia's new Superstars of STEM]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Professor Chandra Salgado Kent from the School of Science has been named as one of Australia&rsquo;s new Superstars of STEM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-marine-scientist-one-of-australias-new-superstars-of-stem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-marine-scientist-one-of-australias-new-superstars-of-stem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symposiums highlight breadth and quality of research at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU was proud to host research symposiums that showcased cutting-edge research and provided an opportunity for knowledge building, networking and discussions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/symposiums-highlight-breadth-and-quality-of-research-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/symposiums-highlight-breadth-and-quality-of-research-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumna an artistic force at the 2024 Venice Biennale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumna Danielle Freakley has achieved a monumental milestone by showcasing her work at the prestigious Venice Biennale 2024, often dubbed the "Olympics of the art world."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-an-artistic-force-at-the-2024-venice-biennale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-an-artistic-force-at-the-2024-venice-biennale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU launches Spectroscopy and Surface Science Research Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's School of Science has launched its newest research facility that features a purpose-build photoelectron spectrometer, the only one of its kind in WA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-spectroscopy-and-surface-science-research-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-spectroscopy-and-surface-science-research-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU launches Bhutanese Student Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has launched its first Bhutanese student association at the 2024 Australia-Bhutan Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-bhutanese-student-association/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-bhutanese-student-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Racing makes a pitstop at Scitech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has joined forces with Scitech to promote Western Australian innovation, science and engineering, aiming to enlighten young minds to the endless possibilities that a career in engineering could offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-racing-makes-a-pitstop-at-scitech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-racing-makes-a-pitstop-at-scitech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New era for screen and media education: ECU launches WA Screen and Media Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building on the successes of ECU's Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting and the WA Screen Academy's Master of Screen Studies the new WA Screen and Media Academy will encompass all screen and media education and research under one name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-era-for-screen-and-media-education-ecu-launches-wa-screen-and-media-academy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-era-for-screen-and-media-education-ecu-launches-wa-screen-and-media-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban biodiversity monitoring a key focus at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Conservation and Biodiversity Research Centre (CBRC) hosted a workshop centred around urban biodiversity monitoring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/urban-biodiversity-monitoring-a-key-focus-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/urban-biodiversity-monitoring-a-key-focus-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why choosing the right university is as important as choosing the right course]]></title><description><![CDATA[At ECU, we believe it's not what you learn, but how you learn it that really matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-choosing-the-right-university-is-as-important-as-choosing-the-right-course/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-choosing-the-right-university-is-as-important-as-choosing-the-right-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safer to be an egg than a Flatback turtle hatchling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghost crabs were responsible for the loss of nearly 30% of flatback turtle hatchlings at Thevenard Island, near Onslow on the northwest coast of Australia, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DBCA) North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/safer-to-be-an-egg-than-a-flatback-turtle-hatchling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/safer-to-be-an-egg-than-a-flatback-turtle-hatchling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging innovation: ECU hosts groundbreaking Australia-Bhutan Research Conference 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) proudly hosted the Australia-Bhutan Research Conference 2024 from 4&ndash;6 December, bringing together researchers, thought leaders and innovators from Australia and Bhutan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bridging-innovation-ecu-hosts-groundbreaking-australia-bhutan-research-conference-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bridging-innovation-ecu-hosts-groundbreaking-australia-bhutan-research-conference-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging innovation: ECU hosts groundbreaking Australia-Bhutan Research Conference 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) proudly hosted the Australia-Bhutan Research Conference 2024 from 4&ndash;6 December, bringing together researchers, thought leaders and innovators from Australia and Bhutan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bridging-innovation-ecu-hosts-groundbreaking-australia-bhutan-research-conference-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bridging-innovation-ecu-hosts-groundbreaking-australia-bhutan-research-conference-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's I-VADE program breaks records with progress in prestigious CSIRO ON Accelerate program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) innovative virtual reality (VR) training program designed to de-escalate aggression in healthcare settings has reached a significant milestone, progressing to the next stage of the highly competitive CSIRO ON Accelerate program, designed to propel university-developed intellectual property (IP) along a commercialisation pathway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-i-vade-program-breaks-records-with-progress-in-prestigious-csiro-on-accelerate-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-i-vade-program-breaks-records-with-progress-in-prestigious-csiro-on-accelerate-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU unveils free fauna survey app]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly developed and freely available open-source app that can help researchers and community groups globally to conduct wildlife imagery surveys has been unveiled by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-unveils-free-fauna-survey-app/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-unveils-free-fauna-survey-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAAPA welcomes prestigious Forrest Creative Fellow, Dr Mary Rapp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is thrilled to announce that Dr Mary Rapp, an extraordinary multi-disciplinary musician and composer, has been awarded one of only two highly prestigious Forrest Research Foundation Creative and Performance Leadership Fellowships for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/waapa-welcomes-prestigious-forrest-creative-fellow-dr-mary-rapp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/waapa-welcomes-prestigious-forrest-creative-fellow-dr-mary-rapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU explores how technology and innovation can create new jobs and build prosperity]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU was proud to sponsor and host the third Smart City Connect, a knowledge series exploring technology, innovation and resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-explores-how-technology-and-innovation-can-create-new-jobs-and-build-prosperity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-explores-how-technology-and-innovation-can-create-new-jobs-and-build-prosperity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DICTA travels to Joondalup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delegates from the 2024 International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques &amp; Applications (DICTA 2024) visited to Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Joondalup Campus on November 26, to tour the CT Scanner facilities at the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dicta-travels-to-joondalup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dicta-travels-to-joondalup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Professor Braden Hill honoured with Distinguished Alumni Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is delighted to announce that Professor Braden Hill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students, Equity and Indigenous), has been named a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award for 2024 from Murdoch University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-professor-braden-hill-honoured-with-distinguished-alumni-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-professor-braden-hill-honoured-with-distinguished-alumni-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU cardiovascular researchers shine at the 2024 WACRA awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to congratulate its cardiovascular researchers for winning six of the recent Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance's awards that recognise outstanding researchers and research contributions to cardiovascular health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-cardiovascular-researchers-shine-at-the-2024-wacra-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-cardiovascular-researchers-shine-at-the-2024-wacra-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU develops VR to give seniors access to old memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technological advances like virtual reality (VR) could offer residents in aged care homes a viable alternative to outdoor excursions, providing a leisure activity for those with mobility issues or during times when older people are unable to leave residential care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-develops-vr-to-give-seniors-access-to-old-memories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-develops-vr-to-give-seniors-access-to-old-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A spectacular display of pride: ECU shines at the Perth Pride Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) students, staff and alumni proudly joined the vibrant celebration of LGBTIQA+ communities at Perth's 33rd Pride Parade, bringing visibility, solidarity and joy to the streets of Northbridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-spectacular-display-of-pride-ecu-shines-at-the-perth-pride-parade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-spectacular-display-of-pride-ecu-shines-at-the-perth-pride-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU city campus reaches new heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU City 'top out' milestone marks major progress on one of Perth's most significant developments, with internal fit-out and finishing works continuing throughout 2025 ahead of the campus opening in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-city-campus-reaches-new-heights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-city-campus-reaches-new-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday opening hours 2024-2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening hours for ECU services supporting future, current and graduating students will be limited over the Christmas-New Year break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2024-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2024-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double success for ECU in national research grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has secured funding for two groundbreaking research projects under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects 2025 scheme (DP25).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/double-success-for-ecu-in-national-research-grants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/double-success-for-ecu-in-national-research-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building connection and joy at ECU South West's Learning Centre, Busselton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students have access to ECU South West's Regional Learning Hub networks, including the latest ECU Learning Centre, Busselton, a dedicated space for online, regional and remote students to study, connect and socialise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/building-connection-and-joy-at-ecu-south-wests-learning-centre-busselton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/building-connection-and-joy-at-ecu-south-wests-learning-centre-busselton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU named a 'fast mover' for research growth in The Australian's 2025 Research Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two ECU researchers have been listed amongst Australia's best for research in their fields in The Australian's 2025 Research Magazine.&nbsp;ECU has also been dubbed a 'fast mover' for research growth amongst all Australian universities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-named-a-fast-mover-for-research-growth-in-the-australians-2025-research-magazine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-named-a-fast-mover-for-research-growth-in-the-australians-2025-research-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New leadership book to transform how we empowers future leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) lecturer Dr Andrei Lux is reshaping leadership education with his new book, Leadership: A Reflective and Student Focused Approach, published by Sage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-leadership-book-to-transform-how-we-empowers-future-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-leadership-book-to-transform-how-we-empowers-future-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New leadership book to transform how we empower future leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) lecturer Dr Andrei Lux is reshaping leadership education with his new book, Leadership: A Reflective and Student Focused Approach, published by Sage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-leadership-book-to-transform-how-we-empower-future-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-leadership-book-to-transform-how-we-empower-future-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Excellence: Edith Cowan University's Top 100 Students shine bright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) celebrated the remarkable achievements of its Top 100 students and recognised those who have made exceptional contributions to university life and the broader community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-excellence-edith-cowan-universitys-top-100-students-shine-bright/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-excellence-edith-cowan-universitys-top-100-students-shine-bright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call goes out to support world-first health platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre for Precision Health (CPH) is calling on the Western Australian community to support the development of NeuroHub WA, a world-first health platform that will support the more than one million Western Australians living with a neurological condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/call-goes-out-to-support-world-first-health-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/call-goes-out-to-support-world-first-health-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU staff inducted into Australian BMX Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU staff member Daniel Sprague has been inducted into the Australian BMX Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-inducted-into-australian-bmx-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-inducted-into-australian-bmx-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Australian universities to join forces with NASA to study lightning and fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU will lead five other Australian universities in collaboration with NASA to study lightning and fire from the ground, air and space. The research data collected as a part of IGNIS mission will be used by scientists and fire investigators around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/six-australian-universities-to-join-forces-with-nasa-to-study-lightning-and-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/six-australian-universities-to-join-forces-with-nasa-to-study-lightning-and-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers offer mums 'liquid gold' alternative to formula feeding in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interest in antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) is on the rise, with research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) showing that around half of pregnant mums in Perth are giving it a go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/researchers-offer-mums-liquid-gold-alternative-to-formula-feeding-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/researchers-offer-mums-liquid-gold-alternative-to-formula-feeding-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public forums explore love, desire, and pornography's place in the 21st century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading Australian and international experts will gather at Fremantle's Hybrid Warehouse on Monday 2 December to share their insights on love, desire, and pornography.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/public-forums-explore-love-desire-and-pornographys-place-in-the-21st-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/public-forums-explore-love-desire-and-pornographys-place-in-the-21st-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU alumni leaders of award winning primary schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two primary schools led by ECU alumni have been named winners in the 2024 WA Education Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-leaders-of-award-winning-primary-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-leaders-of-award-winning-primary-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investiture of ECU's sixth Chancellor, Ms Gaye McMath]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Honorable Chris Dawson, Governor of Western Australia, has presided over the formal investiture of ECU's sixth Chancellor, Ms Gaye McMath at a special ceremony through Joondalup campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/investiture-of-ecus-sixth-chancellor-ms-gaye-mcmath/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/investiture-of-ecus-sixth-chancellor-ms-gaye-mcmath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New insights on creating communities to enrich the lives of older people at the 2024 Age Friendly National Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Social Ageing (SAGE) Futures Lab will present their latest findings and lead innovative workshops at the 2024 Age Friendly Australia National Conference at Crown Hotel, Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-insights-on-creating-communities-to-enrich-the-lives-of-older-people-at-the-2024-age-friendly-national-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-insights-on-creating-communities-to-enrich-the-lives-of-older-people-at-the-2024-age-friendly-national-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showcasing MARS Centre success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre has hosted its first research showcase in Perth, presenting a range of projects to create a mentally healthy workplace, build a culture of safety and respect, and to prepare for workplace safety within the mining industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/showcasing-mars-centre-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/showcasing-mars-centre-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partners with REMIX summit to spark innovation and creativity in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with REMIX Summit, an influential global platform at the intersection of technology, business and&nbsp;&nbsp;creativity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-remix-summit-to-spark-innovation-and-creativity-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-remix-summit-to-spark-innovation-and-creativity-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outstanding excellence recognised at ECU staff awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 Vice-Chancellor's Staff Excellence Awards were held to recognise and celebrate those who go above and beyond to demonstrate ECU's core values.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/outstanding-excellence-recognised-at-ecu-staff-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/outstanding-excellence-recognised-at-ecu-staff-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metaverse and avatars the future of shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within the next decade, Australia's retail sector could see a major overhaul, with companies taking up space in the metaverse to create brand awareness and to provide shoppers with a novel purchasing experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/metaverse-and-avatars-the-future-of-shopping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/metaverse-and-avatars-the-future-of-shopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top leadership accolade for ECU's Education Dean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's Executive Dean, School of Education, Professor Caroline Mansfield was presented with top honours for her educational leadership by the WA Minister for Education, Hon. Dr Tony Buti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/top-leadership-accolade-for-ecus-education-dean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/top-leadership-accolade-for-ecus-education-dean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alum Narelda Jacobs OAM announced as patron for new WA LGBTIQA+ peak body]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is excited about the recent appointment of Narelda Jacobs OAM as patron for WA LGBTIQA+ peak advocacy body Rainbow Futures WA (RFWA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alum-narelda-jacobs-oam-announced-as-patron-for-new-wa-lgbtiqa-peak-body/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alum-narelda-jacobs-oam-announced-as-patron-for-new-wa-lgbtiqa-peak-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU staff appointed to WA LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is excited to have three staff members appointed to Western Australia's inaugural whole-of-government LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-appointed-to-wa-lgbtiqa-inclusion-strategy-reference-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-appointed-to-wa-lgbtiqa-inclusion-strategy-reference-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating ECU's Professor Kerry Brown: A Winner of the 2024 Aspire Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) congratulates Professor Kerry Brown, as she prepares to take her world-class research and innovation and ECU's reputation onto the global stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-ecus-professor-kerry-brown-a-winner-of-the-2024-aspire-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-ecus-professor-kerry-brown-a-winner-of-the-2024-aspire-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow Knowledge: bridging support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ Youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[This PRIDE Month we look at the intersection of cultural heritage and identity, where Professor Bep Uink, Director of HealthInfoNet at Edith Cowan University (ECU), is advancing groundbreaking research to enhance support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ youth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rainbow-knowledge-bridging-support-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-lgbtqa-youth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rainbow-knowledge-bridging-support-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-lgbtqa-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing our differences with joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rainbow Migrants Living Lab made its debut with the LGBTIQA+ community marking the first event of PrideFEST 2024 on opening night of PRIDE Month for ECU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/embracing-our-differences-with-joy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/embracing-our-differences-with-joy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Pride Month festivities]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Vice Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock welcomed in Pride Month at ECU with a warm message of support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/welcome-to-pride-month-festivities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/welcome-to-pride-month-festivities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Professor Bep Uink appointed to WA's new expert medical research committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Bep Uink, Director of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet at Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been appointed to Western Australia&rsquo;s newly established expert medical research committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-professor-bep-uink-appointed-to-was-new-expert-medical-research-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-professor-bep-uink-appointed-to-was-new-expert-medical-research-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU develops nutritional solution for Huntington's sufferers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a meal box targeted specifically for patients living with Huntington's disease and those with acquired brain injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-develops-nutritional-solution-for-huntingtons-sufferers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-develops-nutritional-solution-for-huntingtons-sufferers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni shine bright: From musical theatre in London's West End to Joondalup's career changing tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has celebrated its night of nights with the 2024 Alumni Awards, 'Aluminate - Celebrating a Night of Stars' at The Westin Perth. Headline act and keynote speaker, Eddie Perfect, was joined on stage by first year WAAPA music students for a one off performance that wowed the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-shine-bright-from-musical-theatre-in-londons-west-end-to-joondalups-career-changing-tech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 02:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-shine-bright-from-musical-theatre-in-londons-west-end-to-joondalups-career-changing-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni shine bright: From musical theatre in London's West End to Joondalup&rsquo;s career changing tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has celebrated its night of nights with the 2024 Alumni Awards, 'Aluminate - Celebrating a Night of Stars' at The Westin Perth. Headline act and keynote speaker, Eddie Perfect, was joined on stage by first year WAAPA music students for a one off performance that wowed the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-shine-bright-from-musical-theatre-in-londons-west-end-to-joondaluprsquos-career-changing-tech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 02:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-shine-bright-from-musical-theatre-in-londons-west-end-to-joondaluprsquos-career-changing-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distinguished lecture by ECU migration expert Professor Loretta Baldassarâ€¯]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading migration scholar ECU Professor Loretta Baldassar will present the Australian Anthropological Society&rsquo;s 2024 Distinguished Lecture at the State Library of Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/distinguished-lecture-by-ecu-migration-expert-professor-loretta-baldassar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 02:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/distinguished-lecture-by-ecu-migration-expert-professor-loretta-baldassar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female nurses face significant gender pay gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite making up nearly 90% of the workforce in the healthcare industry, female nurses were still faced with a pay gap of between 4% to 13% when compared with their male counterparts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/female-nurses-face-significant-gender-pay-gap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/female-nurses-face-significant-gender-pay-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 50 years of Early Childhood Education at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along with ECU staff and community members, the first ever ECU Early Childhood Education cohort celebrated the significant milestone, showcasing a journey of growth and connection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-50-years-of-early-childhood-education-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-50-years-of-early-childhood-education-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers develop metric scale to attract marathon runners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a metric scale to assist tourism providers in tapping the growing marathon tourism market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-metric-scale-to-attract-marathon-runners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-metric-scale-to-attract-marathon-runners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU proudly celebrating Pride Month this November]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's proud and continued support for LGBTIQA+ students, staff, alumni and the wider community is being celebrated across our campuses and out in the community throughout Pride Month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-proudly-celebrating-pride-month-this-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-proudly-celebrating-pride-month-this-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misconception fuelling inaction: Public calls for legal age of criminal responsibility to be increased]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University research has investigated public awareness and perceptions regarding the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) in Western Australia, which is currently 10 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/misconception-fuelling-inaction-public-calls-for-legal-age-of-criminal-responsibility-to-be-increased/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/misconception-fuelling-inaction-public-calls-for-legal-age-of-criminal-responsibility-to-be-increased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's combined talents jump off the screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four new films showcasing ECU's most talented young film makers and actors were the jewel in the crown between the glitz of the red carpet and the after-party celebrations at this year's WA Screen Academy Gala 'ELEMENTS'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-combined-talents-jump-off-the-screen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-combined-talents-jump-off-the-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBL ranked in top spot for teaching in AFR's Best Business Schools List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's School of Business and Law (SBL) has been ranked first for teaching on the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Boss Best Business Schools 2024 list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sbl-ranked-in-top-spot-for-teaching-in-afrs-best-business-schools-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sbl-ranked-in-top-spot-for-teaching-in-afrs-best-business-schools-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study calls for more support for neurodivergent mothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has called for greater recognition of the needs of neurodivergent mothers during perinatal care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-calls-for-more-support-for-neurodivergent-mothers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-calls-for-more-support-for-neurodivergent-mothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Academics and Researchers shine in Top 2% worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) proudly celebrates the inclusion of several of our outstanding academics and researchers in the prestigious Stanford Top 2% Scientists list for 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-academics-and-researchers-shine-in-top-2-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-academics-and-researchers-shine-in-top-2-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$30 million philanthropic partnership for WAAPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and Minderoo Foundation have entered into a transformational $30 million, 25-year philanthropic partnership to advance Australian arts and culture by supporting a state-of-the-art new home for WAAPA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/30-million-philanthropic-partnership-for-waapa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/30-million-philanthropic-partnership-for-waapa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Health Centre Wanneroo ticks over 100,000 hours of student placements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opened in 2014, the Centre functions as a one-stop shop for integrated, multidisciplinary community care and as a hub for clinical training and research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-health-centre-wanneroo-ticks-over-100000-hours-of-student-placements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-health-centre-wanneroo-ticks-over-100000-hours-of-student-placements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumna awarded for international impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU added its congratulations to accolades flooding in for WAAPA Alumna Christina Erskine on her win of the Executive Game Changer Award at the 2024 Australian Women In Music Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-awarded-for-international-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-awarded-for-international-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU launches Rainbow Migrants Living Lab to drive social inclusion and enhance well-being in LGBTIQA+ migrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has officially launched the Rainbow Migrants Living Lab (RaMiLab), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the lives of LGBTIQA+ migrants through innovative research, professional development, and community engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-rainbow-migrants-living-lab-to-drive-social-inclusion-and-enhance-well-being-in-lgbtiqa-migrants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-rainbow-migrants-living-lab-to-drive-social-inclusion-and-enhance-well-being-in-lgbtiqa-migrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partnership to create better orthopedic outcomes for female athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is partnering with the Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia to improve health outcomes for women athletes, particularly younger athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partnership-to-create-better-orthopedic-outcomes-for-female-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partnership-to-create-better-orthopedic-outcomes-for-female-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partner in advancing the strength and conditioning profession]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to be elevated to Association Partner with the ASCA, a partnership that increases opportunities to contribute further development of the strength and conditioning profession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partner-in-advancing-the-strength-and-conditioning-profession/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partner-in-advancing-the-strength-and-conditioning-profession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Prof Rob Newton elected to the AAHMS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Professor of Exercise Medicine, Professor Rob Newton, has been elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-prof-rob-newton-elected-to-the-aahms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-prof-rob-newton-elected-to-the-aahms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU celebrates teachers and educators]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Friday, 25 October, ECU celebrates World Teacher's Day and recognises all educators for their extraordinary dedication and passion in shaping the minds of the next generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-teachers-and-educators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-teachers-and-educators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact Minerals, CPC Engineering and ECU to trial new HPA process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impact Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT), in collaboration with CPC Engineering and Edith Cowan University (ECU), has secured a $2.87 million grant from the Federal Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program. This grant will help fund the development of a pilot plant to validate Impact Minerals' innovative, low-carbon process for producing high purity alumina (HPA) and Sulphate of Potash (SOP).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/impact-minerals-cpc-engineering-and-ecu-to-trial-new-hpa-process/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/impact-minerals-cpc-engineering-and-ecu-to-trial-new-hpa-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact, CPC Engineering and ECU to trial new HPA process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impact Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT), in collaboration with CPC Engineering and Edith Cowan University (ECU), has secured a $2.87 million grant from the Federal Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program. This grant will help fund the development of a pilot plant to validate Impact Minerals' innovative, low-carbon process for producing high purity alumina (HPA) and Sulphate of Potash (SOP).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/impact-cpc-engineering-and-ecu-to-trial-new-hpa-process/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/impact-cpc-engineering-and-ecu-to-trial-new-hpa-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Performance, power and imagination: the case for theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Helena Grehan from WAAPA, discusses the value of theatre and performance in how it opens up space for spectators to consider a multiplicity of perspectives within political or social contexts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/performance-power-and-imagination-the-case-for-theatre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/performance-power-and-imagination-the-case-for-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhiarn Snowden: A Story of Resilience, Culture, and the Power of Indigenous Knowledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhiarn Snowden's journey into nursing began long before she set foot on ECU's campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rhiarn-snowden-a-story-of-resilience-culture-and-the-power-of-indigenous-knowledges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rhiarn-snowden-a-story-of-resilience-culture-and-the-power-of-indigenous-knowledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Skeletal Central officially launches in WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developed by ECU researchers, Skeletal Central, has launched empowering educators and school students with essential bone health knowledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-skeletal-central-officially-launches-in-wa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-skeletal-central-officially-launches-in-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sportsmanship is the winner for ECU at UniSport Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the fourth consecutive year, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has proudly claimed the prestigious UniSport Western Spirit Award for overall sportsmanship at the 2024 UniSport Nationals in Canberra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sportsmanship-is-the-winner-for-ecu-at-unisport-nationals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sportsmanship-is-the-winner-for-ecu-at-unisport-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU student wins state prize for TikTok showcasing advertising study]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU advertising student, Zoe Langtry was crowned the WA winner of the Ad Student X TikTok Competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-wins-state-prize-for-tiktok-showcasing-advertising-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-wins-state-prize-for-tiktok-showcasing-advertising-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Teacher boost thanks to ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new ECU pathway will allow early childhood educators who haven't completed a bachelor's degree an opportunity to do so, while still earning an income.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/early-childhood-teacher-boost-thanks-to-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/early-childhood-teacher-boost-thanks-to-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's School of Business and Law included in prestigious commonwealth publication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University is proud to announce its feature in The Commonwealth at 75, an official commemorative book marking the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-school-of-business-and-law-included-in-prestigious-commonwealth-publication/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-school-of-business-and-law-included-in-prestigious-commonwealth-publication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research shows provision of blood vessel calcification imaging results may improve cardiovascular risk control]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a first-ever trial, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have provided abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) imaging results to attempt to elicit behavioral changes to improve diet, physical activity, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men and women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-research-shows-provision-of-blood-vessel-calcification-imaging-results-may-improve-cardiovascular-risk-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-research-shows-provision-of-blood-vessel-calcification-imaging-results-may-improve-cardiovascular-risk-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor first Australian educator to receive international horticulture award]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Professor Zora Singh has become the first Australian academic to receive the ASHS Outstanding Graduate Educator Award for his contributions to teaching and student success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-first-australian-educator-to-receive-international-horticulture-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-first-australian-educator-to-receive-international-horticulture-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU scientist recognised in global transformational leadership initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Researcher and Coastal Ecologist Dr Shannon Dee is among 64 women and non-binary people from around the world selected for Homeward Bound in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-scientist-recognised-in-global-transformational-leadership-initiative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-scientist-recognised-in-global-transformational-leadership-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU scientist recognised in global transformational leadership initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Researcher and Coastal Ecologist Dr Shannon Dee is among 64 women and non-binary people from around the world selected for Homeward Bound in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-scientist-recognised-in-global-transformational-leadership-initiative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-scientist-recognised-in-global-transformational-leadership-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU recruits the 'Perfect' talent to headline Aluminate 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA['Aluminate &ndash; Celebrating a Night of Stars' is set to be one of the most entertaining events on the ECU calendar in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recruits-the-perfect-talent-to-headline-aluminate-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recruits-the-perfect-talent-to-headline-aluminate-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head gets in the way of recovery â€“ new research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muscle activation in people suffering from hip osteoarthritis might be a case of 'mind over matter', new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/head-gets-in-the-way-of-recovery-new-research/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/head-gets-in-the-way-of-recovery-new-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Little Aussie Bugs' goes to Uni]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creators of the Little Aussie Bugs series of books, have launched a short course to accompany the dialogic books to support early years educators to grow children's health literacy skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/little-aussie-bugs-goes-to-uni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/little-aussie-bugs-goes-to-uni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU appoints first Aboriginal Director of the HealthInfoNet]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU&rsquo;s Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will for the first time in its three-decade history have an Aboriginal person at its helm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-first-aboriginal-director-of-the-healthinfonet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-first-aboriginal-director-of-the-healthinfonet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partners with the WA mining sector to create a culture of respect and safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre is an ECU industry collaboration centre that is working with the mining sector to build a culture of safety and respect, which has great potential to positively impact the mental and physical health of those in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-the-wa-mining-sector-to-create-a-culture-of-respect-and-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-the-wa-mining-sector-to-create-a-culture-of-respect-and-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's new peer-led space breaking down barriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universities are beginning to recognise that academic success is closely tied to the social and emotional wellbeing of students. While many institutions offer psychological and counselling services, barriers like stigma, accessibility, and perceived effectiveness often prevent students from seeking the help they need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-new-peer-led-space-breaking-down-barriers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-new-peer-led-space-breaking-down-barriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championing Wellbeing Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[This WA Mental Health Week ECU spotlights research on the intricate relationship between education and wellbeing, as a key element of positive mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/championing-wellbeing-education/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/championing-wellbeing-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU spotlight on innovative student research]]></title><description><![CDATA[WA Mental Health Week provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight the innovative student research that is making positive progress in the critical field of mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-spotlight-on-innovative-student-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-spotlight-on-innovative-student-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health awareness an ECU community focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may be surprised to hear that almost half the population of Australia experience a mental disorder at some time in their life. For many that surprise comes as a relief that none of us are as alone as we might think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mental-health-awareness-an-ecu-community-focus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mental-health-awareness-an-ecu-community-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU bringing academics, government and community together to discuss mobility justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU hosted the 9th WA Migration and Mobilities Update Conference which brought together academics, government, policymakers, not-for-profits, and communities to facilitate dialogue surrounding migration and settlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-bringing-academics-government-and-community-together-to-discuss-mobility-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-bringing-academics-government-and-community-together-to-discuss-mobility-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Tax Clinic granted more Federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Tax Clinic has been granted a further $287,615 in federal funding from the Australian Government, allowing the student-run clinic to operate for another three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-granted-more-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-granted-more-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian retailers urged to step into the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have found that for Australian retailers to create actual convenience for shoppers, corporations would need to make use of smart technologies instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australian-retailers-urged-to-step-into-the-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australian-retailers-urged-to-step-into-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study finds Australian children's picture books failing to represent diverse families]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has revealed a lack of diverse family structures represented in Australian children's picture books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-finds-australian-childrens-picture-books-failing-to-represent-diverse-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-finds-australian-childrens-picture-books-failing-to-represent-diverse-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 10 years of New Colombo Plan placements in Bali]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU undergraduates, with the support of the NCP Mobility Program, have undertaken two-week placements in Bali for the past ten years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-10-years-of-new-colombo-plan-placements-in-bali/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-10-years-of-new-colombo-plan-placements-in-bali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU graduate and current student recognised as inspiring young Western Australians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to ECU alumna Casey Moller and current student Molly McKenna both from the School of Arts and Humanities, who were awarded at the 2024 WA Youth Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-graduate-and-current-student-recognised-as-inspiring-young-western-australians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-graduate-and-current-student-recognised-as-inspiring-young-western-australians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Welcomes new Vice-Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is pleased to announce that Professor Clare Pollock has officially commenced her role as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University today, bringing with her over two decades of leadership experience in higher education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-welcomes-new-vice-chancellor-professor-clare-pollock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-welcomes-new-vice-chancellor-professor-clare-pollock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New earn as you learn teaching pathway for career changers and high achievers at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is the only WA university offering a new employment-based pathway where recent graduates and career changers can get a Master of Teaching while earning an income.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-earn-as-you-learn-teaching-pathway-for-career-changers-and-high-achievers-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-earn-as-you-learn-teaching-pathway-for-career-changers-and-high-achievers-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building wellbeing literacy through everyday self-care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Narelle Lemon from ECU's School of Education, discusses re-thinking and re-framing wellbeing and everyday self-care at the ECU Lecture Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/building-wellbeing-literacy-through-everyday-self-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/building-wellbeing-literacy-through-everyday-self-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following in the footsteps of Edith Dircksey Cowan]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU staff member Ms Nathalie Bergon was awarded a scholarship to attend Pathways to Politics for Women, a national program that aims to increase the number of women in Australian politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/following-in-the-footsteps-of-edith-dircksey-cowan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/following-in-the-footsteps-of-edith-dircksey-cowan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU hosts youth justice reform roundtable after another youth detention tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Associate Professor Jocelyn Jones has led a roundtable discussion attended by Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner and Professor Fiona Stanley to discuss youth justice reforms in WA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-youth-justice-reform-roundtable-after-another-youth-detention-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hosts-youth-justice-reform-roundtable-after-another-youth-detention-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study reveals why so many people breach bail conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of the detainees in Police Watch Houses are there because they have violated their bail conditions. A first of its kind study by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has provided insights into the key reasons for those breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-reveals-why-so-many-people-breach-bail-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-reveals-why-so-many-people-breach-bail-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graduating from ECU with a sense of purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrations were in order for the class of 2024 who donned their regalia, caps and gowns for their ECU September Graduation Ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/graduating-from-ecu-with-a-sense-of-purpose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/graduating-from-ecu-with-a-sense-of-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major new investment at ECU's Midwifery ward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Nursing and Midwifery will be introducing its highly successful "Ward for a Day" initiative to its Midwifery discipline in the second semester of 2024, following a $500,000 investment into new and updated equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-new-investment-at-ecus-midwifery-ward/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-new-investment-at-ecus-midwifery-ward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for more accurate testing to prevent antibiotic allergies in children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted the need for children with a suspected antibiotic allergy to be fully assessed by drug allergy services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/calls-for-more-accurate-testing-to-prevent-antibiotic-allergies-in-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/calls-for-more-accurate-testing-to-prevent-antibiotic-allergies-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green is in! ECU Business and Law students win SDG Challenge tackling climate action]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Business and Law students have won the 2024 Students Doing Good Challenge with their project Green is In, which explores innovative solutions to address environmental issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/green-is-in-ecu-business-and-law-students-win-sdg-challenge-tackling-climate-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/green-is-in-ecu-business-and-law-students-win-sdg-challenge-tackling-climate-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New publication queries evidence from studies of repetitive head impacts and CTE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new publication by Dr Lauren Fortington from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth Australia questions the existing evidence in relation to a novel condition termed chronic traumatic encephalopathy neuropathological change (CTE-NC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-publication-queries-evidence-from-studies-of-repetitive-head-impacts-and-cte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-publication-queries-evidence-from-studies-of-repetitive-head-impacts-and-cte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Achieve your life-long dream right at home on campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU South West offers flexible study options, scholarships and support for whatever your personal circumstances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/achieve-your-life-long-dream-right-at-home-on-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/achieve-your-life-long-dream-right-at-home-on-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partners with Franklin Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Nursing and Midwifery has become the first organisation in Western Australia to join Franklin Women, Australia's only professional community dedicated to supporting the careers of women working across the health and medical research ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-franklin-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-franklin-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU studies health benefits of fasting and exercise during chemotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are investigating the impact of dietary restriction and exercise on women undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-studies-health-benefits-of-fasting-and-exercise-during-chemotherapy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-studies-health-benefits-of-fasting-and-exercise-during-chemotherapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural ambulance volunteers struggle with birth emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although unplanned out-of-hospital births are rare, volunteer ambulance officers must be prepared to provide critical care in these high-risk situations. However, new ECU research has revealed that many VAOs frequently feel unprepared and under-resourced when faced with such emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rural-ambulance-volunteers-struggle-with-birth-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rural-ambulance-volunteers-struggle-with-birth-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/broccoli-and-kale-top-the-shopping-list-for-lowering-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/broccoli-and-kale-top-the-shopping-list-for-lowering-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University Department of Rural Health launches in the South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senator Louise Pratt has launched the University Department of Rural Health South West (UDRH SW) at ECU South West's Bunbury Campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;The UDRH SW is provides a major boost to rural and regional health education and training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/university-department-of-rural-health-launches-in-the-south-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/university-department-of-rural-health-launches-in-the-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel could be the best defence against ageing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget about retinol night creams, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) believe travel could be the best way to defy premature ageing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/travel-could-be-the-best-defence-against-ageing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/travel-could-be-the-best-defence-against-ageing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU achieves world-recognised Athena Swan Silver Award for commitment to gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is officially one of only two institutions in the southern hemisphere to be awarded the prestigious SAGE Athena Swan Silver Award for efforts to break down cultural and structural barriers and improve gender diversity and inclusivity, for staff and students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-achieves-world-recognised-athena-swan-silver-award-for-commitment-to-gender-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-achieves-world-recognised-athena-swan-silver-award-for-commitment-to-gender-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising stars at WAAPA awarded for exceptional talent in performing arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two WAAPA students were recently awarded with the Taryn Fiebig Award which recognises exceptional talent in the performing arts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rising-stars-at-waapa-awarded-for-exceptional-talent-in-performing-arts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rising-stars-at-waapa-awarded-for-exceptional-talent-in-performing-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bendat Equity Scholarships make their debut at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU recently celebrated the inaugural Bendat Family Foundation Equity Scholarships with a ceremony at Edith Cowan House on Joondalup Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bendat-equity-scholarships-make-their-debut-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bendat-equity-scholarships-make-their-debut-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive funding boost to improve police recruit health and performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has received funding from State and Federal Governments to implement a world-leading prevention program into WA police recruitment training.&nbsp;The research aims to improve workforce health and reduce injury rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/massive-funding-boost-to-improve-police-recruit-health-and-performance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/massive-funding-boost-to-improve-police-recruit-health-and-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collaboration needed to maintain Australia's disease-free status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have called for improved collaborative efforts between cattle farmers and government to strengthen biosecurity in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/collaboration-needed-to-maintain-australias-disease-free-status/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/collaboration-needed-to-maintain-australias-disease-free-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni Wins STEM Educator of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce that Edith Cowan University alumnus Stephen Warwick has been named the winner of the WA Premier's Science Awards 2024 in the STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-wins-stem-educator-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-wins-stem-educator-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One-stop shop' for patients and families in one of Perth's fastest growing communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) with the Australian and WA Governments have officially launched the ECU Health Centre Yanchep East, offering a range of primary care, allied health, and mental health services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/one-stop-shop-for-patients-and-families-in-one-of-perths-fastest-growing-communities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/one-stop-shop-for-patients-and-families-in-one-of-perths-fastest-growing-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Chancellor for Edith Cowan University Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am pleased to be able to announce the election of Ms Gaye McMath as the next Chancellor of our University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-chancellor-for-edith-cowan-university-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-chancellor-for-edith-cowan-university-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and Eagles launch groundbreaking Academy of Sport Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the West Coast Eagles Football Club to establish the West Coast Eagles Academy of Sport Business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-eagles-launch-groundbreaking-academy-of-sport-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-eagles-launch-groundbreaking-academy-of-sport-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indirect emissions the key to agricultural emissions reduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focusing on the direct emissions from the Australian agricultural sector is not the most effective way in dealing with the industry&rsquo;s greenhouse gases emissions, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/indirect-emissions-the-key-to-agricultural-emissions-reduction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/indirect-emissions-the-key-to-agricultural-emissions-reduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cybersecurity: Bridging Research and Practice - Insights from Professor Helge Janicke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU), School of Science Professor of Cyber Security Helge Janicke, who also serves as Deputy CEO and Research Director of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, provided an in-depth exploration of "Cybersecurity &ndash; from Research to Practice" as part of the 2024 ECU Lecture Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cybersecurity-bridging-research-and-practice-insights-from-professor-helge-janicke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cybersecurity-bridging-research-and-practice-insights-from-professor-helge-janicke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change the world with ECU STEM skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU offers industry-informed courses to develop your skills and knowledge in STEM, backed up by skills like critical thinking and creativity to give graduates that competitive edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/change-the-world-with-ecu-stem-skills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/change-the-world-with-ecu-stem-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlock Your Potential with an MBA from Edith Cowan University]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's MBA is recognised for its excellence, with a curriculum that embraces technological advancements, including ethical AI usage, ensuring graduates are future-fit to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving business landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlock-your-potential-with-an-mba-from-edith-cowan-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/unlock-your-potential-with-an-mba-from-edith-cowan-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes at Optus Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third year media &amp; communications student Josh Dowdall was recently given a behind the scenes opportunity through the media centre and production suite at Optus Stadium during a West Coast Eagles match day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/behind-the-scenes-at-optus-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/behind-the-scenes-at-optus-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy of sport in Western Desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ECU sports science graduate recently had the unique opportunity to visit a remote Indigenous community as part of the Martu Youth Festival thanks to ECU's partnership with the West Coast Eagles (WCE).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/joy-of-sport-in-western-desert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/joy-of-sport-in-western-desert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU medical researchers confirm genetic link between Alzheimer's and heart disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at ECU's Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and lipid classes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-medical-researchers-confirm-genetic-link-between-alzheimers-and-heart-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-medical-researchers-confirm-genetic-link-between-alzheimers-and-heart-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU proudly sprouting Young Tall Poppies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two outstanding early-to-mid career researchers from ECU have been recognised with the esteemed Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-proudly-sprouting-young-tall-poppies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-proudly-sprouting-young-tall-poppies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Teams Triumph at Prestigious INCITE Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting achievements from ECU students, staff and Alumni showcase our University&rsquo;s stellar skills in innovation and technology as we score top honours at the esteemed WA INCITE Awards, the paving the way to the national iAwards and the international Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-teams-triumph-at-prestigious-incite-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-teams-triumph-at-prestigious-incite-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Triumphs at the Auscontact Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Communications Centre has been awarded the coveted WA Contact Centre of the Year Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-triumphs-at-the-auscontact-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-triumphs-at-the-auscontact-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature at risk in the hunt for the perfect selfie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The need for a dramatic selfie or the perfect landscape photo is proving detrimental to nature, a new research collaboration has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/nature-at-risk-in-the-hunt-for-the-perfect-selfie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/nature-at-risk-in-the-hunt-for-the-perfect-selfie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More evidence on the dangerous attitudes of men who ogle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has provided further evidence that men who frequently stare at women&rsquo;s bodies, rather than their faces, are more likely to harbour harmful attitudes and show tendencies that may lead to sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/more-evidence-on-the-dangerous-attitudes-of-men-who-ogle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/more-evidence-on-the-dangerous-attitudes-of-men-who-ogle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU staff selected for Australian Deaf Basketball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) staff member Ella Thornton-Elliot has been selected for the Australian Women's Deaf Basketball Team, The Geckos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-selected-for-australian-deaf-basketball-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-selected-for-australian-deaf-basketball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU breaking new ground in precious metal extraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Mineral Recovery Research Centre have successfully demonstrated the direct extraction of rubidium from ore samples supplied by ASX-listed Everest Metals Corporation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-breaking-new-ground-in-precious-metal-extraction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-breaking-new-ground-in-precious-metal-extraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edith still lights the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is the only university in Australia to be named after a woman &ndash; a truly remarkable trailblazer. Our community is immensely proud to honour Edith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/edith-still-lights-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/edith-still-lights-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU uses AI to help address aggression in the ED]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-uses-ai-to-help-address-aggression-in-the-ed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-uses-ai-to-help-address-aggression-in-the-ed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant for groundbreaking research into tragic issue of domestic, family and sexual violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to announce that Associate Professor Jocelyn Jones has been awarded a significant grant from Australia's National Research Organisation for Women&rsquo;s Safety Limited (ANROWS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/grant-for-groundbreaking-research-into-tragic-issue-of-domestic-family-and-sexual-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/grant-for-groundbreaking-research-into-tragic-issue-of-domestic-family-and-sexual-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A visionary leader and Vice-Chancellor says farewell to ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA["As a Vice-Chancellor you are a temporary custodian of a very precious thing&hellip;your job is to nurture it." After almost a decade as Edith Cowan University (ECU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Chapman has farewelled staff, students and Australia, the place he's called home since making the difficult decision to leave the UK in 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-visionary-leader-and-vice-chancellor-says-farewell-to-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-visionary-leader-and-vice-chancellor-says-farewell-to-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon assurance likely to become mandatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carbon assurances within the corporate environment is likely to become mandatory in future, and companies that already have systems in place to track and account for carbon emissions would reap the benefits, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/carbon-assurance-likely-to-become-mandatory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/carbon-assurance-likely-to-become-mandatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewing secrets, creative crafts and garden tips: Science Week activities at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has a range of activities on offer for National Science Week including tips for encouraging wildlife to visit your garden, the science behind brewing, and learning how to crochet your own hyperbolic geometry shape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/brewing-secrets-creative-crafts-and-garden-tips-science-week-activities-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/brewing-secrets-creative-crafts-and-garden-tips-science-week-activities-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU student Olympians are living their dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU student Olympians are making their own dreams come true at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the University couldn't be prouder of their determination and skill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-olympians-are-living-their-dreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-olympians-are-living-their-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU virtual reality used in Special Operations training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has designed a parachute rehearsal and training virtual reality (VR) simulator for Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) Army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-virtual-reality-used-in-special-operations-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-virtual-reality-used-in-special-operations-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Racing takes the win in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have outperformed 55 other Universities from across Europe to take the top spot at Formula Student 2024, in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-racing-takes-the-win-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-racing-takes-the-win-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for love online: The new app helping detect fake profiles and scammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fake Date Game is the simulated game experience, developed by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Research fellow Dr Oliver Guidetti where players can learn to discern between real and fake online profiles on dating apps helping them to potentially spot a romance scammer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/looking-for-love-online-the-new-app-helping-detect-fake-profiles-and-scammers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/looking-for-love-online-the-new-app-helping-detect-fake-profiles-and-scammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts guiding AI assessment reforms awarded globally for academic integrity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TEQSA Assessment Experts Forum has won global recognition as a winner of the 2024 Tracey Bretag Prize for Academic Integrity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/experts-guiding-ai-assessment-reforms-awarded-globally-for-academic-integrity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/experts-guiding-ai-assessment-reforms-awarded-globally-for-academic-integrity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Achieving your career objective with a scholarship from ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Engineering graduate, Ryan Bradley shares his study experience as a recipient of the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship, which gave him the opportunity to undertake internships across robotics and AI industries in Thailand, India and Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/achieving-your-career-objective-with-a-scholarship-from-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/achieving-your-career-objective-with-a-scholarship-from-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's most captivating news photography on show at ECU&#8239;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibition at Edith Cowan University (ECU) is showcasing the best in Australian news photography, offering a unique opportunity to view award-winning images from the 2023 Nikon Prize and Walkley Awards all in one place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australias-most-captivating-news-photography-on-show-at-ecu8239/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australias-most-captivating-news-photography-on-show-at-ecu8239/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU 3D printed foods showcased at Parliament House]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's 3D printed foods were recently showcased at the Tech Policy Futures event at Parliament House Canberra, demonstrating ECU&rsquo;s innovative food technology and its capacity to address urgent challenges in Australia and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-3d-printed-foods-showcased-at-parliament-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-3d-printed-foods-showcased-at-parliament-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers taking a closer look at eye cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one step closer to understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, has such a high rate of metastasis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/researchers-taking-a-closer-look-at-eye-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/researchers-taking-a-closer-look-at-eye-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new tool for boosting empathy in healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[When healthcare workers have higher levels of empathy and compassion it improves the quality of patient care and decreases the likelihood of practitioner burnout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-tool-for-boosting-empathy-in-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-tool-for-boosting-empathy-in-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-world experience for ECU Journalism and Broadcast Media students]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Journalism and Broadcast Media students are uncovering wonderful West Australian stories for Channel 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/real-world-experience-for-ecu-journalism-and-broadcast-media-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/real-world-experience-for-ecu-journalism-and-broadcast-media-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Innovation Minister tours ECU Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has toured ECU's School of Engineering to learn more about research projects in hydrogen reactors for energy generation, wind turbines and 3D technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/federal-innovation-minister-tours-ecu-centre-for-sustainable-energy-and-resources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/federal-innovation-minister-tours-ecu-centre-for-sustainable-energy-and-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A joyous end of life story Award winning feature documentary Laura's Choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award winning feature documentary Laura's Choice tells the story of an eccentric, outspoken and feisty 90-year-old, Laura Henkel, who decides she wants to end her life on her own terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-joyous-end-of-life-story-award-winning-feature-documentary-lauras-choice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-joyous-end-of-life-story-award-winning-feature-documentary-lauras-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and CSIRO unlock the value of research]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU recently held the Idea to Collaboration workshop as part of CSIRO's ON Innovation Program, which brought together a diverse group of academics with a shared goal of exploring how their research can address real-world issues through a customer-centric, design-thinking approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-csiro-unlock-the-value-of-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-csiro-unlock-the-value-of-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreaming artwork to inspire South West students]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's South West campus celebrated NAIDOC Week with the opening of their refurbished Student Hub that showcases a stunning artwork by nationally renowned Wadjuk Noongar artist, Sharyn Egan, titled Bindi Bindi Dreaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dreaming-artwork-to-inspire-south-west-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dreaming-artwork-to-inspire-south-west-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU to foster Australia-Bhutan innovation and knowledge exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[In partnership with the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Canberra, ECU is proud to host the second edition of the Australia-Bhutan Research Conference. The Conference will take place in December 2024 at the ECU Joondalup Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-foster-australia-bhutan-innovation-and-knowledge-exchange/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-foster-australia-bhutan-innovation-and-knowledge-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU ranked highest WA university for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has been awarded Silver Employer status at Pride in Diversity's 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards making ECU the highest ranked university in WA for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-ranked-highest-wa-university-for-lgbtq-workplace-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-ranked-highest-wa-university-for-lgbtq-workplace-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risky drinkers most at risk: Ads from sports broadcasts significantly increase alcohol urges]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows exposure to alcohol advertisements during national sports broadcasts, particularly those that feature a preferred beverage, significantly increases cravings in people with risky drinking behaviours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/risky-drinkers-most-at-risk-ads-from-sports-broadcasts-significantly-increase-alcohol-urges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/risky-drinkers-most-at-risk-ads-from-sports-broadcasts-significantly-increase-alcohol-urges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research brings into question prosecution of foreign fighters in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has questioned the legality of Russia's decision to label and prosecute foreign fighters that have been enlisted into the Ukrainian International Legion of Territorial Defence (ILTG), as mercenaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-brings-into-question-prosecution-of-foreign-fighters-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-brings-into-question-prosecution-of-foreign-fighters-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizen Wellbeing Scientist Project: A new approach to understanding self-care]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has launched a new research project inviting individuals to become "Citizen Wellbeing Scientists" and contribute to a growing understanding of healthy lifestyle practices by documenting their daily self-care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/citizen-wellbeing-scientist-project-a-new-approach-to-understanding-self-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/citizen-wellbeing-scientist-project-a-new-approach-to-understanding-self-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU addressing critical shortage in Environmental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, a shortage of qualified Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) has plagued the profession globally and in Australia. It is an issue ECU is taking action to address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-addressing-critical-shortage-in-environmental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-addressing-critical-shortage-in-environmental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burning commitment to supporting mob]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edith Cowan University community is proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 - 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud' &ndash; as a time to reflect on our First Nations history and share stories that honour the history, culture, resilience and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/burning-commitment-to-supporting-mob/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/burning-commitment-to-supporting-mob/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proudly keeping the family fires burning bright]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week is a time for all Australians to reflect on their First Nations history, to honour the resilience of the oldest living culture on earth and to come together to celebrate our country&rsquo;s unique culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/proudly-keeping-the-family-fires-burning-bright/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/proudly-keeping-the-family-fires-burning-bright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's NAIDOC exhibition honours Noongar art's history of significance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boola Moorditj Boordiya (Many Strong Leaders) exhibition celebrates NAIDOC Week 2024 at ECU by honouring Noongar elders, leaders and ancestors who have been pivotal in shaping Noongar art into what it is today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-naidoc-exhibition-honours-noongar-arts-history-of-significance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-naidoc-exhibition-honours-noongar-arts-history-of-significance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating Indigenous Excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Futures Fellowship (VCIFF) Scheme seeks to attract and provide opportunities for a cohort of new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and academics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creating-indigenous-excellence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creating-indigenous-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's cultural leadership fire is burning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acclaimed Wardandi and Badimaya curator, writer and advocate Clothilde Bullen is breaking new ground as the inaugural Lead, Cultural Strategy and Development for Edith Cowan University (ECU) as it builds its world-class ECU City campus in the heart of Perth's CBD.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-cultural-leadership-fire-is-burning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-cultural-leadership-fire-is-burning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The inhumane offers a window into humanity]]></title><description><![CDATA[From podcasts to shorts, the topic of serial killers is likely to receive a significant amount of attention on social media sites. But what is it about this subject that captures the imagination of millions?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-inhumane-offers-a-window-into-humanity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-inhumane-offers-a-window-into-humanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University Appoints Professor Clare Pollock as new Vice-Chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) today announced the appointment of Professor Clare Pollock as its new Vice-Chancellor and President.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/edith-cowan-university-appoints-professor-clare-pollock-as-new-vice-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/edith-cowan-university-appoints-professor-clare-pollock-as-new-vice-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hypnotherapy offering real benefits for patient care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hypnotherapy could offer a host of benefits to cancer patients, however a recent study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted the need for more education in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hypnotherapy-offering-real-benefits-for-patient-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hypnotherapy-offering-real-benefits-for-patient-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report finds Direct Lithium Extraction critical to keeping future production sustainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Associate Professor Amir Razmjou has released an independent report for the International Lithium Association into the critical need for direct lithium extraction in the future.&nbsp;The report found sustainable methods, including membrane technology, are essential to meeting growing global demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/report-finds-direct-lithium-extraction-critical-to-keeping-future-production-sustainable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/report-finds-direct-lithium-extraction-critical-to-keeping-future-production-sustainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/plant-sourced-nitrate-proves-positive-to-human-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/plant-sourced-nitrate-proves-positive-to-human-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating disability identity, community and advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-disability-identity-community-and-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-disability-identity-community-and-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers develop visual tracking technology to detect drink drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new computer tracking technology that takes data from camera footage to detect whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or not when they get behind the wheel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-visual-tracking-technology-to-detect-drink-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-visual-tracking-technology-to-detect-drink-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers develop visual tracking technology to detect drink drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new computer tracking technology that takes data from camera footage to detect whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or not when they get behind the wheel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-visual-tracking-technology-to-detect-drink-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-develop-visual-tracking-technology-to-detect-drink-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers Supporting Teachers â€“ the global podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Teachers Supporting Teachers podcast, hosted by ECU's Professor Narelle Lemon and Marnie Harris, has launched a new thought-provoking series. The latest instalment delves into the complexities and rewards of teaching - from the city to the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/teachers-supporting-teachers-the-global-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/teachers-supporting-teachers-the-global-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guess work can be taken out of big builds with new ECU application]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medium and large-scale construction projects will have a better chance of success if they are able to adhere to a set of success criteria, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/guess-work-can-be-taken-out-of-big-builds-with-new-ecu-application/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/guess-work-can-be-taken-out-of-big-builds-with-new-ecu-application/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New and affordable counselling services address critical need in Perth's north]]></title><description><![CDATA[A range of affordable counselling services are now open to the public at the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Health Centre, Wanneroo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-and-affordable-counselling-services-address-critical-need-in-perths-north/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-and-affordable-counselling-services-address-critical-need-in-perths-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students set to continue the legacies of fallen paramedics]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU paramedicine students Kaitlyn Barrow and Renee Fury and nursing student Amber Pidek were awarded the Fiona Lavelle and Tinesh Tamilkodi Memorial Scholarship to pursue health sciences qualifications at ECU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-set-to-continue-the-legacies-of-fallen-paramedics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-set-to-continue-the-legacies-of-fallen-paramedics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU strengthening Japan-Australia relationship through education exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU was delighted to welcome a delegation of Japanese media journalists, sponsored by the Australian Embassy in Tokyo at the end of May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-strengthening-japan-australia-relationship-through-education-exchange/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-strengthening-japan-australia-relationship-through-education-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU alumni and staff recognised in King's Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is incredibly proud to extend congratulations to alumni and staff who were recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-and-staff-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-and-staff-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's pioneering human genome technology goes to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Centre for Precision Health (CPH) is now home to a state-of-the-art genomic platform that gives scientists the capabilities to investigate and interrogate the entire human genome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-pioneering-human-genome-technology-goes-to-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-pioneering-human-genome-technology-goes-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex book ban harms kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, the Cumberland City Council in Western Sydney had its attempts at banning books at a local library overturned. Now, here in WA, we face our own copycat book burners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sex-book-ban-harms-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sex-book-ban-harms-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and Engineers Australia unite to propel Australia's battery technology revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[In collaboration with Engineers Australia, ECU will hold an educational webinar on sustainable battery technologies open to staff and students on June 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-engineers-australia-unite-to-propel-australias-battery-technology-revolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-engineers-australia-unite-to-propel-australias-battery-technology-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report highlights trajectory challenges for women in elite football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than half of the surveyed elite women players are making sufficient income from the sport to cover their football-related expenses. While 67% of the surveyed players currently earned a substantial portion of their total annual income from playing football, most of the respondent's incomes were sourced from a second or even third job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/report-highlights-trajectory-challenges-for-women-in-elite-football/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/report-highlights-trajectory-challenges-for-women-in-elite-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU School of Education alumni take out top honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to extend heartfelt congratulations to three School of Education alumni who are making exceptional contributions to the field of arts and culture, youth, and community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-education-alumni-take-out-top-honours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-education-alumni-take-out-top-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA's marketers still facing discrimination and exclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Australia's marketing sector is still faced with issues of sexism, harassment, and marginalisation, with a new report by Edith Cowan University (ECU) finding that as many as one-in-four marketers have experienced discrimination in the workplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/was-marketers-still-facing-discrimination-and-exclusion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/was-marketers-still-facing-discrimination-and-exclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU coordinator wins First Nations Stroke Excellence Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Project Coordinator Kerri Colegate was awarded the First Nations Stroke Excellence Award, recognising excellence in stroke prevention, treatment, recovery, or research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-coordinator-wins-first-nations-stroke-excellence-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-coordinator-wins-first-nations-stroke-excellence-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ED violence escalates more than 50 percent in parts of Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aggression and violence against frontline workers in hospital emergency departments (EDs) is on the rise, with new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) finding that current strategies in place to manage the issue are perceived to be insufficient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ed-violence-escalates-more-than-50-percent-in-parts-of-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ed-violence-escalates-more-than-50-percent-in-parts-of-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pursue your dream career at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why wait until next year to start university study? ECU students Rhiarn Snowden and Lindsey Miller started mid-year and are on the pathway to achieving their dream careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pursue-your-dream-career-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pursue-your-dream-career-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative fusion of art and science aims to deepen our connection with weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibition at The Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) brings together art, science and education to deepen human relations with weather in creatively addressing climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creative-fusion-of-art-and-science-aims-to-deepen-our-connection-with-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creative-fusion-of-art-and-science-aims-to-deepen-our-connection-with-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study shows how justice facility dogs benefit wellbeing for children facing court]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-shows-how-justice-facility-dogs-benefit-wellbeing-for-children-facing-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-shows-how-justice-facility-dogs-benefit-wellbeing-for-children-facing-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visionary musician, creative and entrepreneur Bourby Webster joins Edith Cowan University]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creative force behind the ground-breaking Perth Symphony Orchestra, Bourby Webster, has been appointed as ECU's new Director of Creative Activation and Public Engagement. Ms Webster joins the university to lead the public experience and immersive activation realm for the landmark ECU City project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/visionary-musician-creative-and-entrepreneur-bourby-webster-joins-edith-cowan-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/visionary-musician-creative-and-entrepreneur-bourby-webster-joins-edith-cowan-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainability and kindness as business principles:  Core values of the new Professor of Sustainability Practice at the School of Business and Law at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s (ECU&rsquo;s) School of Business and Law (SBL).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sustainability-and-kindness-as-business-principles-core-values-of-the-new-professor-of-sustainability-practice-at-the-school-of-business-and-law-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sustainability-and-kindness-as-business-principles-core-values-of-the-new-professor-of-sustainability-practice-at-the-school-of-business-and-law-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetic link between diabetes and gut health could offer treatment solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Type 2 Diabetes and certain gut disorders, which could pave the way for more effective therapies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/genetic-link-between-diabetes-and-gut-health-could-offer-treatment-solutions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/genetic-link-between-diabetes-and-gut-health-could-offer-treatment-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU celebrates extraordinary contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is enormously proud to be celebrating its alumni and staff who have been announced as finalists in the 2024 Western Australian of the Year Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-extraordinary-contributions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-extraordinary-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rallying together to support ECU students]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU staff, students and alumni have rallied together to support students in need at Perth's biggest annual fundraising event, HBF Run for a Reason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rallying-together-to-support-ecu-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rallying-together-to-support-ecu-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pomegranates could offer a solution to fatty liver disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellegic acid, an antioxidant found in some fruits and vegetables, could have on halting and potentially reversing the damage caused by fatty liver disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pomegranates-could-offer-a-solution-to-fatty-liver-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pomegranates-could-offer-a-solution-to-fatty-liver-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU best in class with a passion for inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has won national recognition in Australia's premier awards for disability access and inclusion, run by the Australian Disability Network (ADN) on 8 May in Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-best-in-class-with-a-passion-for-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-best-in-class-with-a-passion-for-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting heads together on concussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Nutrition Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) partnered with the WA Concussion Network (WACN) on a symposium on the heavy weighing topic of concussion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/putting-heads-together-on-concussion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/putting-heads-together-on-concussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and MRIWA meeting the demand for lithium together]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) have commenced a direct lithium extraction (DLE) 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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-mriwa-meeting-the-demand-for-lithium-together/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-mriwa-meeting-the-demand-for-lithium-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU speech pathology graduate awarded Young Achiever Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embedding culturally responsive care has been central to ECU graduate Mitch Walley's speech pathology practice, who was recently recognised with a Young Achiever Award at the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-speech-pathology-graduate-awarded-young-achiever-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-speech-pathology-graduate-awarded-young-achiever-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU jumps 19 places in THE Young University Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has risen again, jumping an impressive 19 places to rank 64th in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings. Institutions 50 years or younger from around the world are considered in the rankings system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-jumps-19-places-in-the-young-university-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-jumps-19-places-in-the-young-university-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU collaborates on defence grant to combat misinformation online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers are collaborating to combat the intentional spread of misinformation online, by better understanding the defence analytics that are crucial to national security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-collaborates-on-defence-grant-to-combat-misinformation-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-collaborates-on-defence-grant-to-combat-misinformation-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Catch Me If You Can' star shares how not to get caught by cyber scammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[CyberWest Summit 2024 sponsored by ECU has opened to its biggest ever crowd. The only cyber security event of its kind in Australia, it is designed to educate small to medium size businesses about the dangers to help them build cyber resilience. This year a Hollywood heavyweight also made a virtual appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/catch-me-if-you-can-star-shares-how-not-to-get-caught-by-cyber-scammers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/catch-me-if-you-can-star-shares-how-not-to-get-caught-by-cyber-scammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU film shot in Western Australia and Taiwan nominated for 2024 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edith Cowan University (ECU) student's short film about a young woman who is inspired to become an opera actress and follow in the footsteps of her Taiwanese grandmother has been shortlisted in the 2024 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-film-shot-in-western-australia-and-taiwan-nominated-for-2024-diversity-in-cannes-short-film-showcase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-film-shot-in-western-australia-and-taiwan-nominated-for-2024-diversity-in-cannes-short-film-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni make Business News' 40under40 list in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[As testament to the calibre of our graduates, ECU is proudly celebrating seven Alumni in this year's esteemed Western Australian Business News 40under40 Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-make-business-news-40under40-list-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-make-business-news-40under40-list-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging science industry and society in Engineering at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Paulo de Souza as Executive Dean of School of Engineering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bridging-science-industry-and-society-in-engineering-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bridging-science-industry-and-society-in-engineering-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor wins prestigious Excellence in Research award]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to acknowledge Professor Sara Bayes who won the prestigious Excellence in Research award&nbsp;at the 2024 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards. Amongst the winners, there were also&nbsp;five ECU alumnae and one current student.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-wins-prestigious-excellence-in-research-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-wins-prestigious-excellence-in-research-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting the development of 'Hybrid Writers' in the Digital Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/supporting-the-development-of-hybrid-writers-in-the-digital-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/supporting-the-development-of-hybrid-writers-in-the-digital-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU empowering future engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has proudly announced ECU Engineering student Caeden Porter as the inaugural Sir Frank Ledger Scholarship recipient in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-empowering-future-engineers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-empowering-future-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandmothers could be the answer to adolescent angst]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has found that investment by maternal grandmothers into grandchildren who have suffered multiple adverse early life experiences (AELE's) could significantly reduce emotional and behavioural problems in these children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/grandmothers-could-be-the-answer-to-adolescent-angst/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/grandmothers-could-be-the-answer-to-adolescent-angst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That's a wrap for Open Days 2024!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's ECU Open Days attracted thousands of prospective students with their friends and families, all enjoying the glorious weather and the fun vibe on our three beautiful campuses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/thats-a-wrap-for-open-days-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/thats-a-wrap-for-open-days-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU to become first WA university to offer osteopathy course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) will become Western Australia's first osteopathy educator, and one of only four nationally, with the School of Medical and Health Sciences offering a Bachelor of Medical Science (Osteopathy).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-become-first-wa-university-to-offer-osteopathy-course/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-become-first-wa-university-to-offer-osteopathy-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New human genome platform at ECU opens doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's Centre for Precision Health has become the first research facility in WA to have the capabilities of mapping the entire human genome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-human-genome-platform-at-ecu-opens-doors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-human-genome-platform-at-ecu-opens-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping the noise down for critical patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Fiona Stanley Hospital is aiming to decrease noise levels in intensive care units (ICUs) by implementing improvements in acoustic design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/keeping-the-noise-down-for-critical-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/keeping-the-noise-down-for-critical-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconciliation more critical than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[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" &ndash; and everyone is invited.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/reconciliation-more-critical-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/reconciliation-more-critical-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids benefit from record breaking movie season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recently wrapped up 2023-2024 Telethon Community Cinemas film season has been declared the "Greatest Season of all Time!" by Event Coordinator and founder, Ken Gibbons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/kids-benefit-from-record-breaking-movie-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/kids-benefit-from-record-breaking-movie-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the crossroads of youth justice and policing: Call for holistic approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the field of youth justice and policing, navigating the complex landscape requires more than just law enforcement measures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/navigating-the-crossroads-of-youth-justice-and-policing-call-for-holistic-approach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/navigating-the-crossroads-of-youth-justice-and-policing-call-for-holistic-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students win WA Climate Action Challenge with plans for hydrogen storage and H2-powered vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Engineering is celebrating a win in the WA Climate Action Challenge 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;The student team collaborated with government and industry to develop a plan to obtain clean, sustainable energy sources for hydrogen in Western Australia that could allow for a future where hydrogen powered cars are more dominant than electric vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-win-wa-climate-action-challenge-with-plans-for-hydrogen-storage-and-h2-powered-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-win-wa-climate-action-challenge-with-plans-for-hydrogen-storage-and-h2-powered-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Shines in 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the recently released 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has once again demonstrated its academic excellence by receiving rankings in six subject categories. This year's results highlight consistent strong performance across various disciplines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-in-2024-qs-world-university-rankings-by-subject/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-in-2024-qs-world-university-rankings-by-subject/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI more than just a technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Sanjit Roy discusses the significant discrepancy between the Utopian future promised from the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the result being realised globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ai-more-than-just-a-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ai-more-than-just-a-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's new Creative Humanities degrees offer more specialist skills and hands-on experience for the cultural producers of tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is taking the lead in preparing graduates with the specialist skills and knowledge required to excel in creative careers, offering new undergraduate degrees that will see students delving deeper into their chosen discipline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-new-creative-humanities-degrees-offer-more-specialist-skills-and-hands-on-experience-for-the-cultural-producers-of-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-new-creative-humanities-degrees-offer-more-specialist-skills-and-hands-on-experience-for-the-cultural-producers-of-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright sparks in the heart of Busselton]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has partnered with the City of Busselton to deliver some incredible opportunities for budding musicians and performers in the South West over the coming months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bright-sparks-in-the-heart-of-busselton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bright-sparks-in-the-heart-of-busselton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor hosts new Channel 9 TV show featuring ECU Race Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is set to feature in Channel 9's hit new show Innovation Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-hosts-new-channel-9-tv-show-featuring-ecu-race-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-hosts-new-channel-9-tv-show-featuring-ecu-race-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-call-for-enhanced-research-into-common-post-stroke-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-call-for-enhanced-research-into-common-post-stroke-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New TAFE pathway to help early childhood educators study at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care NMTAFE graduates are being offered a new pathway directly into university thanks to a new partnership with ECU. The aim is not only to increase the number of early childhood educators in WA, but provide them with the opportunity for a higher level of learning and more advanced experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-tafe-pathway-to-help-early-childhood-educators-study-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-tafe-pathway-to-help-early-childhood-educators-study-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU shines in QS Rankings by Subject, making strong debut in two new subject categories]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the recently released 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has once again demonstrated its academic excellence by receiving rankings in six narrow subject categories. This year's results highlight both new achievements and consistent strong performance across various disciplines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-in-qs-rankings-by-subject-making-strong-debut-in-two-new-subject-categories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-shines-in-qs-rankings-by-subject-making-strong-debut-in-two-new-subject-categories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New paid work placement provides relief for ECU pre-service teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Bachelor of Education students can participate in a paid work experience program being trialled thanks to a partnership with the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC). It's aimed at providing valuable real-world experience for future teachers, while offering some financial relief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-paid-work-placement-provides-relief-for-ecu-pre-service-teachers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-paid-work-placement-provides-relief-for-ecu-pre-service-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motion-capture a game-changer for biomechanics at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's biomechanics research will benefit from a ten-camera motion capture system to assist in examining movement and injury risks, as well as recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/motion-capture-a-game-changer-for-biomechanics-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/motion-capture-a-game-changer-for-biomechanics-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU research impacts win for grandparent carers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a standout example, that proves the immense value that university applied research contributes to society, ECU research has been the catalyst for a six-million-dollar investment by the WA government to support an incredibly vulnerable group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-impacts-win-for-grandparent-carers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-research-impacts-win-for-grandparent-carers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU a good place for a safe space]]></title><description><![CDATA['The Living Room' at ECU is a new safe and inclusive space for students to find support in a comfortable and easily accessible way that fits their needs while providing a sense of community belonging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-a-good-place-for-a-safe-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-a-good-place-for-a-safe-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The future belongs to you at ECU Open Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Open Day is here with an open invitation to future students to immerse themselves in a campus experience, where they can 'try on' a whole range of future study and career options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-future-belongs-to-you-at-ecu-open-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-future-belongs-to-you-at-ecu-open-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunities to achieve your ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deciding where and what you might want to study are complex decisions. At ECU, rest assured that whatever you decide, you&rsquo;ll be supported to achieve your ambitions and given the opportunities to excel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/opportunities-to-achieve-your-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/opportunities-to-achieve-your-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dedicated mum and student wins five awards for academic excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[School of Education graduate Janice Simons not only adjusted to motherhood exceptionally well but also graduated with top results and a strong network of friends and fellow graduate teachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dedicated-mum-and-student-wins-five-awards-for-academic-excellence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dedicated-mum-and-student-wins-five-awards-for-academic-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authentic storytelling wins WA First Nations Filmmaker Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/authentic-storytelling-wins-wa-first-nations-filmmaker-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/authentic-storytelling-wins-wa-first-nations-filmmaker-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in music teachers holds new promise for musicians of the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enrolments in postgraduate music teacher education at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have doubled, propelled by the introduction of a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/surge-in-music-teachers-holds-new-promise-for-musicians-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/surge-in-music-teachers-holds-new-promise-for-musicians-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key focus on women athletes'  health and performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women athletes' health and performance are now a key topic among global scientific research, medical and sporting communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/key-focus-on-women-athletes-health-and-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/key-focus-on-women-athletes-health-and-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM Future Lab: A new home at ECU to build the jobs of tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. The lab will help create a highly skilled and diverse workforce, with the aim to create around 200 jobs across IBM within Western Australia over the next 5 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ibm-future-lab-a-new-home-at-ecu-to-build-the-jobs-of-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ibm-future-lab-a-new-home-at-ecu-to-build-the-jobs-of-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following in the footsteps of family]]></title><description><![CDATA[School of Science graduate and winner of the Talis Prize for Science and Commerce, Samara Lette shares her experience and familial connection to ECU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/following-in-the-footsteps-of-family/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/following-in-the-footsteps-of-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media marvels recognised at ECU awards ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual ECU media awards have been held to celebrate the most outstanding research media campaigns and contributors to The Conversation in 2023. This year's event welcomed new media talent, and welcomed back some 'Hall of Famers'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/media-marvels-recognised-at-ecu-awards-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/media-marvels-recognised-at-ecu-awards-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partners with WA universities to host powerful keynote for Respect at Uni Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gender-based violence is a pervasive issue in our community, and addressing it is critical for creating safe and supportive work and study places and promoting gender equity. How we address these challenges is a key focus for ECU and the higher education sector as a whole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-wa-universities-to-host-powerful-keynote-for-respect-at-uni-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partners-with-wa-universities-to-host-powerful-keynote-for-respect-at-uni-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers awarded funding to fuel future NHMRC success]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of $4.73 million in funding has been awarded to 25 early and mid-career researchers under the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund WA Near Miss Awards: Emerging Leaders 2023 (WANMA EL) program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-awarded-funding-to-fuel-future-nhmrc-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-awarded-funding-to-fuel-future-nhmrc-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's School of Business and Law and School of Science first collaborative Careers Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Get Connected Careers Fair marked a milestone for ECU as the School of Science and the School of Business and Law joined forces to co-host a dynamic event that showcased the diverse career opportunities available to students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-school-of-business-and-law-and-school-of-science-first-collaborative-careers-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-school-of-business-and-law-and-school-of-science-first-collaborative-careers-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise, peer support and bit of luck is the secret to reaching 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been longed stressed that exercise plays a vital role in overall wellbeing and health as well as longevity, something Kevin Ryan, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is a great testament to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-peer-support-and-bit-of-luck-is-the-secret-to-reaching-100/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-peer-support-and-bit-of-luck-is-the-secret-to-reaching-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise, peer support and a bit of luck is the secret to reaching 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been longed stressed that exercise plays a vital role in overall wellbeing and health as well as longevity, something Kevin Ryan, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is a great testament to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-peer-support-and-a-bit-of-luck-is-the-secret-to-reaching-100/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-peer-support-and-a-bit-of-luck-is-the-secret-to-reaching-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal health support critical in the development of children born to mothers with pre-existing diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intrauterine exposure to diabetes could be a crucial factor in the mental and psychomotor development of children, particularly those younger than 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/maternal-health-support-critical-in-the-development-of-children-born-to-mothers-with-pre-existing-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/maternal-health-support-critical-in-the-development-of-children-born-to-mothers-with-pre-existing-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Gethin inducted into WA Women's Hall of Fame on International Women's Day 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Gethin, ECU Lecturer and Head of Orchestral /Studies and Conducting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts has been inducted into the Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame on International Women's Day 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/jessica-gethin-inducted-into-wa-womens-hall-of-fame-on-international-womens-day-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/jessica-gethin-inducted-into-wa-womens-hall-of-fame-on-international-womens-day-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New exhibitions at ECU showcase the creativity of staff, students, and alumni]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new exhibitions with themes as diverse as soil and dirt, musical scores, and photography are opening at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Mount Lawley Campus this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-exhibitions-at-ecu-showcase-the-creativity-of-staff-students-and-alumni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-exhibitions-at-ecu-showcase-the-creativity-of-staff-students-and-alumni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating choice and giving children a voice: researchers open debate on considerations for parents when they post children's pictures and information online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents considering posting pictures and information of their children online should re-think how they go about it, in a new warning from Edith Cowan University (ECU) data experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creating-choice-and-giving-children-a-voice-researchers-open-debate-on-considerations-for-parents-when-they-post-childrens-pictures-and-information-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creating-choice-and-giving-children-a-voice-researchers-open-debate-on-considerations-for-parents-when-they-post-childrens-pictures-and-information-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doing the math on teaching teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one knows better than a university that teaching is a complex task. It takes a special combination of professional knowledge, motivation, and productive beliefs to become a good teacher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/doing-the-math-on-teaching-teachers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/doing-the-math-on-teaching-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altruism takes ECU Associate Professor into WA Women's Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond AM has been inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame.&nbsp;&nbsp;She joins the prestigious list with ECU Chancellor Denise Goldsworthy AO and ECU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) Professor Cobie Rudd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/altruism-takes-ecu-associate-professor-into-wa-womens-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/altruism-takes-ecu-associate-professor-into-wa-womens-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU women blazing a trail to light the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[This International Women's Day (IWD) Edith Cowan University is celebrating some of the trailblazing women in its midst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-women-blazing-a-trail-to-light-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-women-blazing-a-trail-to-light-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exceptional ECU Nursing and Midwifery students recognised]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU was proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of students and staff from the School of Nursing and Midwifery in 2023 at their annual Prize Giving Ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exceptional-ecu-nursing-and-midwifery-students-recognised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exceptional-ecu-nursing-and-midwifery-students-recognised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite improvements, a new overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health data confirms there is still a gap in life expectancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most recent indicators of the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are now available in the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's authoritative publication, the&#8239;Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/despite-improvements-a-new-overview-of-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-data-confirms-there-is-still-a-gap-in-life-expectancy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/despite-improvements-a-new-overview-of-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-data-confirms-there-is-still-a-gap-in-life-expectancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National awards for ECU teaching excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dedicated staff from ECU have been nationally recognised for their outstanding contributions to student learning in the Australian Awards for University Teaching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-awards-for-ecu-teaching-excellence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-awards-for-ecu-teaching-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A fresh warning from experts on the dangers of posting your kids online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents considering posting pictures and information of their children online should re-think how they go about it, in a new warning from Edith Cowan University (ECU) data experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-fresh-warning-from-experts-on-the-dangers-of-posting-your-kids-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-fresh-warning-from-experts-on-the-dangers-of-posting-your-kids-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU soars in medium-term employability rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest GOS-L survey results have been released, revealing ECU graduates are not only some of the most employable in the state, they also earn more than graduates from any other WA university in the medium-term, with a median full-time salary of $86,900.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-soars-in-medium-term-employability-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-soars-in-medium-term-employability-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU leads Western Australian universities for equal pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has revealed ECU's gender pay gap is the lowest of all Western Australian universities, at 3.7%. ECU is also well below the national gender pay gap, which sits at 19%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leads-western-australian-universities-for-equal-pay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leads-western-australian-universities-for-equal-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver tourism an avenue for industry growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a significant opportunity to take advantage of the untapped market of silver tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/silver-tourism-an-avenue-for-industry-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/silver-tourism-an-avenue-for-industry-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU supports big report with big ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has welcomed the biggest review of tertiary education in Australia in 15 years, the Australian Universities Accord.&nbsp;ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Chapman CBE said he supports any moves for the greater good of Australian education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-big-report-with-big-ideas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-big-report-with-big-ideas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resistance to social robots futile]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University has found that the use of social robots in a commercial setting would likely be met with little resistance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/resistance-to-social-robots-futile/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/resistance-to-social-robots-futile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent funding call to address early childhood nutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The critical need for funding to audit the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and develop a Best Practice Food Environment Guide, has been highlighted by recent research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/urgent-funding-call-to-address-early-childhood-nutrition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/urgent-funding-call-to-address-early-childhood-nutrition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood test could determine diabetes risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blood test could potentially be used to assess a patient's risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study from Edith Cowan University has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/blood-test-could-determine-diabetes-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/blood-test-could-determine-diabetes-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning to read is a human right, say top university educators]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU School of Education has published its position paper for the Teaching of Reading, emphasising the critical importance of learning to read as a fundamental human right. It highlights the necessity for explicit instruction and a comprehensive understanding of the complex processes involved in reading acquisition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/learning-to-read-is-a-human-right-say-top-university-educators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/learning-to-read-is-a-human-right-say-top-university-educators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU represented at the United Nations' 2023 Sporting Chance Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Sophia Nimphius and Dr Ashlee Morgan attended the Forum which brought together experts in the sport ecosystem to discuss the future of sport and human rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-represented-at-the-united-nations-2023-sporting-chance-forum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-represented-at-the-united-nations-2023-sporting-chance-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How gut health could predict Alzheimer's later in life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University are working towards using gut microbes as a predictor for Alzheimer's disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-gut-health-could-predict-alzheimers-later-in-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-gut-health-could-predict-alzheimers-later-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New book bringing precision to preventative healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Wei Wang's newly published book demonstrates advanced strategies focused on suboptimal health, an elusive physical state between health and disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-book-bringing-precision-to-preventative-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-book-bringing-precision-to-preventative-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Maladjiny Research Centre launches Our Business campaign on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using help from the country's most followed social media influencers, Our Business aims to increase conversation about HPV vaccination in Community, through a campaign that is the first of its kind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-maladjiny-research-centre-launches-our-business-campaign-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-maladjiny-research-centre-launches-our-business-campaign-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inclusive leadership could be a game-changer for business]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has found that leadership style could have a noticeable impact on an employee's working experience and on staff retention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inclusive-leadership-could-be-a-game-changer-for-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inclusive-leadership-could-be-a-game-changer-for-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Language barriers could contribute to higher aggression in people with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study has found that immigrants living with dementia were more likely to present with agitation and aggression compared with their non-immigrant counterparts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/language-barriers-could-contribute-to-higher-aggression-in-people-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/language-barriers-could-contribute-to-higher-aggression-in-people-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creativity and diversity make ECU Alumni stand out nationally]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to congratulate members of the ECU Alumni community who were recognised for their outstanding contributions in this year's Australia Day 2024 Honours List.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creativity-and-diversity-make-ecu-alumni-stand-out-nationally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creativity-and-diversity-make-ecu-alumni-stand-out-nationally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shared message to make a difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polar explorer, adventurer and environmental champion, Tim Jarvis AM, was awarded with an honorary degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa at ECU's recent graduations ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shared-message-to-make-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shared-message-to-make-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding rapid weight loss in older women: Message from the heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/understanding-rapid-weight-loss-in-older-women-message-from-the-heart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/understanding-rapid-weight-loss-in-older-women-message-from-the-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students broaden horizons in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five students from ECU have recently returned from a study tour to Japan, which was done in partnership with Tokyo City University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-broaden-horizons-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-broaden-horizons-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor makes 'Hottest 100' list]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Professor of Exercise Medicine Rob Newton has been tapped as one of Australia's "Hottest 100" scientists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-makes-hottest-100-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-makes-hottest-100-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most sea turtle hatchlings don't make it to the ocean': ECU scientist bid to save an endangered species]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU marine scientist Casper Avenant has revealed new data that could change the future of endangered loggerhead turtles, along Western Australia's Ningaloo coast. The PhD student's work has even caught the eye of author and activist Tim Winton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/most-sea-turtle-hatchlings-dont-make-it-to-the-ocean-ecu-scientist-bid-to-save-an-endangered-species/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/most-sea-turtle-hatchlings-dont-make-it-to-the-ocean-ecu-scientist-bid-to-save-an-endangered-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using virtual reality to get inside the criminal mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU psychology researchers have revealed new insights into the criminal mind thanks to virtual reality. It follows a study involving 101 participants who took part in mock crimes and subsequent interrogations, during VR scenarios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/using-virtual-reality-to-get-inside-the-criminal-mind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/using-virtual-reality-to-get-inside-the-criminal-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU poet shortlisted for prestigious literary award]]></title><description><![CDATA[A poem by Edith Cowan University (ECU) PhD candidate Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon has been shortlisted for Australian Book Review&rsquo;s Peter Porter Poetry Prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-poet-shortlisted-for-prestigious-literary-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-poet-shortlisted-for-prestigious-literary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's University beckons WA's South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Children's University is expanding in 2024, with regional students in the South West eligible to enrol. Designed for primary school children, specifically from disadvantaged backgrounds, its success has already seen 1000 students complete more than 64-thousand hours of extracurricular learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/childrens-university-beckons-was-south-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/childrens-university-beckons-was-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous Influencers use TikTok to raise HPV awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has engaged TikTok Influencers to educate Aboriginal teenagers about human papillomavirus (HPV). Sam and Ben Stubbs, both WAFL players, hosted a workshop to create social media content about the dangers of the virus - which if unvaccinated can lead to deadly cancers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/indigenous-influencers-use-tiktok-to-raise-hpv-awareness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/indigenous-influencers-use-tiktok-to-raise-hpv-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University Invites Applications for the $10,000 Russell Woolf Memorial Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University is honouring the late Russell Woolf by establishing a scholarship to amplify diverse voices within the media industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/edith-cowan-university-invites-applications-for-the-10000-russell-woolf-memorial-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/edith-cowan-university-invites-applications-for-the-10000-russell-woolf-memorial-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU first WA university to receive five Cygnet Awards for gender equity]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has received its fifth SAGE Cygnet Award, the highest number available. The awards measure and validate efforts by institutions to reduce and remove barriers to gender equity, diversity, and inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-first-wa-university-to-receive-five-cygnet-awards-for-gender-equity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-first-wa-university-to-receive-five-cygnet-awards-for-gender-equity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU first WA university to receive five Cygnet Awards for gender equity]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has received its fifth SAGE Cygnet Award, the highest number available. The awards measure and validate efforts by institutions to reduce and remove barriers to gender equity, diversity, and inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-first-wa-university-to-receive-five-cygnet-awards-for-gender-equity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-first-wa-university-to-receive-five-cygnet-awards-for-gender-equity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber security epidemic should be at the forefront of school kid's minds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new KPMG survey has found cyber security has overtaken the skills shortage as the number one business concern of senior Australian executives. ECU's Dr Mohi Ahmed has called for schools to begin educating children even younger about the cyber security epidemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyber-security-epidemic-should-be-at-the-forefront-of-school-kids-minds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyber-security-epidemic-should-be-at-the-forefront-of-school-kids-minds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ECU course to enhance leadership capability in mining sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University has launched a new Graduate Certificate of Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety to enhance work health and safety leadership capability and elevate the culture of safety and respect in the sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ecu-course-to-enhance-leadership-capability-in-mining-sector/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ecu-course-to-enhance-leadership-capability-in-mining-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students to excel abroad with New Colombo Plan Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music student Otto Gibbs and Creative and Professional Writing student Maxine Giorgi-Reid were awarded the prestigious Scholarship and will study abroad in Singapore and South Korea respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-to-excel-abroad-with-new-colombo-plan-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-to-excel-abroad-with-new-colombo-plan-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU healthcare deal set to boost international Registered Nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has inked a partnership deal with a global healthcare consultancy to establish a training and education programme for qualified Registered Nursing candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-healthcare-deal-set-to-boost-international-registered-nurses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-healthcare-deal-set-to-boost-international-registered-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internationally recognised scholarship awarded to ECU early career researcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU PhD student Dr Carlos Toro-Huamanchumo has been announced as a recipient of the Forrest Research Foundation Scholarship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/internationally-recognised-scholarship-awarded-to-ecu-early-career-researcher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/internationally-recognised-scholarship-awarded-to-ecu-early-career-researcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAAPA theatre-maker named Scholar of the Order of Australia Association Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[WAAPA student Roisin Wallace-Nash has been named a Scholar of the Order of Australia Association Foundation and aspires to be a prominent performer and deviser of contemporary Australian theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/waapa-theatre-maker-named-scholar-of-the-order-of-australia-association-foundation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/waapa-theatre-maker-named-scholar-of-the-order-of-australia-association-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers awarded prestigious grant to tackle national health challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers have been awarded three separate grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) as part of a national initiative to improve health for all Australians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-awarded-prestigious-grant-to-tackle-national-health-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-awarded-prestigious-grant-to-tackle-national-health-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 1000 Strength and Conditioning graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU celebrated hitting a milestone of 1000 Strength and Conditioning graduates who have embarked on incredible and fulfilling careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-1000-strength-and-conditioning-graduates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/celebrating-1000-strength-and-conditioning-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You "aorta" look beyond muscle and bone for falls and fracture risk: New AI algorithm identifies high risk older women]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new automated machine-learning algorithm has been developed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) to accurately assesses abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), which could increase the risk of fall-related hospitalisation and clinical fractures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/you-aorta-look-beyond-muscle-and-bone-for-falls-and-fracture-risk-new-ai-algorithm-identifies-high-risk-older-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/you-aorta-look-beyond-muscle-and-bone-for-falls-and-fracture-risk-new-ai-algorithm-identifies-high-risk-older-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How being flexible helps unlock uni success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The imminent arrival of ATAR results will bring relief to many Year 12 graduates, but not everyone will receive their expected outcome. ECU's Dr Mandie Shean and Professor Joanne Dickson advise that it is ok to change your mind and that flexibility is key to mental wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-being-flexible-helps-unlock-uni-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-being-flexible-helps-unlock-uni-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-gluten beer still a risk for coeliac sufferers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey by ECU researchers investigating gluten content in a range of beers found that while some regular and gluten-reduced beers contained very low levels of gluten proteins, others did not fare as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/low-gluten-beer-still-a-risk-for-coeliac-sufferers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/low-gluten-beer-still-a-risk-for-coeliac-sufferers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remus Racing wins state Formula One in Schools STEM Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has partnered with Joseph Banks Secondary College to support Remus Racing's participation in the world's most competitive STEM competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/remus-racing-wins-state-formula-one-in-schools-stem-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/remus-racing-wins-state-formula-one-in-schools-stem-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the season of giving here's why diverse children's books should be at the top of your list]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows that to promote a love of reading, rather than just the ability to read, children must have the opportunity to read for pleasure, and books that reflect our diverse society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/in-the-season-of-giving-heres-why-diverse-childrens-books-should-be-at-the-top-of-your-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/in-the-season-of-giving-heres-why-diverse-childrens-books-should-be-at-the-top-of-your-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer training sessions less likely to cause injury to military recruits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research has revealed that up to one in four military recruits would seek medical assistance for injury in one training period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/longer-training-sessions-less-likely-to-cause-injury-to-military-recruits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/longer-training-sessions-less-likely-to-cause-injury-to-military-recruits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU to offer one year graduate diplomas to help meet demand for Australian teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Semester one 2024 ECU will offer one-year Graduate Diplomas for aspiring school teachers who have already completed a three-year undergraduate degree in another field. The new 'Grad Dips' will accelerate the number of teachers working in classrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-offer-one-year-graduate-diplomas-to-help-meet-demand-for-australian-teachers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-offer-one-year-graduate-diplomas-to-help-meet-demand-for-australian-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symposium highlights impact of online sexual content on teenagers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University hosted a symposium discussing teenager's perception on the impacts of adult sexual content on their understandings of love, sex, romance, attraction and consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/symposium-highlights-impact-of-online-sexual-content-on-teenagers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/symposium-highlights-impact-of-online-sexual-content-on-teenagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researcher receives grant to revolutionise hip osteoarthritis treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU postdoctoral research fellow Dr Myles Murphy has been awarded a major grant to investigate if electrical brain stimulation could decrease pain for people living with hip osteoarthritis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-receives-grant-to-revolutionise-hip-osteoarthritis-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-receives-grant-to-revolutionise-hip-osteoarthritis-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU recognised nationally - SAGE Cygnet Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has solidified its status as a sector leader in gender equity, receiving a third SAGE Cygnet Award acknowledging the University's commitment to gender equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognised-nationally-sage-cygnet-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognised-nationally-sage-cygnet-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday opening hours 2023-2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening hours for ECU services supporting future, current and graduating students will be limited over the Christmas-New Year break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2023-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2023-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU broadcasting graduate awarded for outstanding journalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU alumnus Cameron Carr was recently recognised for his outstanding journalism at the 2023 WA Youth Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-broadcasting-graduate-awarded-for-outstanding-journalism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-broadcasting-graduate-awarded-for-outstanding-journalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's Exercise Medicine Research Institute awarded international funding boost to step-up cancer fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three ECU researchers have been granted funding of nearly $750 000 for their work in prostate cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-exercise-medicine-research-institute-awarded-international-funding-boost-to-step-up-cancer-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-exercise-medicine-research-institute-awarded-international-funding-boost-to-step-up-cancer-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU student nursing ward becomes makeshift bushfire evacuation centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's student nursing ward became a makeshift evacuation centre for nursing home residents affected by the Wanneroo bushfire. 64 elderly residents were cared for at Joondalup campus, while firefighters tried to bring the blaze under control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-nursing-ward-becomes-makeshift-bushfire-evacuation-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-student-nursing-ward-becomes-makeshift-bushfire-evacuation-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From service to local communities to global sporting arenas: ECU Alumni recognised at special ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Distinguished ECU alumni have been recognised for their contributions personally and professionally to their communities. ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Chapman said each of the award recipients have made a difference in the lives of those around them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-service-to-local-communities-to-global-sporting-arenas-ecu-alumni-recognised-at-special-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-service-to-local-communities-to-global-sporting-arenas-ecu-alumni-recognised-at-special-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor Laichang Zhang among the world's Highly Cited Researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Professor Laichang Zhang from the School of Engineering has made the annual Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate. Professor Zhang has been achieving high-impact research publications for the past 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-laichang-zhang-among-the-worlds-highly-cited-researchers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-laichang-zhang-among-the-worlds-highly-cited-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Launch of MARS Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working to enhance mental awareness, respect, and safety in the mining sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/official-launch-of-mars-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/official-launch-of-mars-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Photomedia coordinator makes the pages of Rolling Stone]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Photomedia coordinator Dr Duncan Barnes' photos of Coldplay have been published by nearly all of Australia's top media, with some images making it to Rolling Stone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-photomedia-coordinator-makes-the-pages-of-rolling-stone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-photomedia-coordinator-makes-the-pages-of-rolling-stone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU makes top 10 in The AFR's Best Universities Ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Financial Review has published its inaugural Best Universities Ranking, and ECU has made it into the highly coveted Top 10. ECU finished in sixth overall position in the AFR's list, the only Western Australian university to make the top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-makes-top-10-in-the-afrs-best-universities-ranking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-makes-top-10-in-the-afrs-best-universities-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing together the experts on dementia and social care for diverse communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dementia and Social Care for Diverse Communities Research Forum at Edith Cowan University (ECU) will bring together a range of experts from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to present the latest research addressing the needs of migrants living with dementia from CALD backgrounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bringing-together-the-experts-on-dementia-and-social-care-for-diverse-communities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bringing-together-the-experts-on-dementia-and-social-care-for-diverse-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Break the silence: New guidelines launched to help older people experiencing abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[One in six older Australians living in their own homes experience abuse, often from their adult children and other family members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/break-the-silence-new-guidelines-launched-to-help-older-people-experiencing-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/break-the-silence-new-guidelines-launched-to-help-older-people-experiencing-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$40,000 scholarships on offer for ECU teaching students]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been thinking about a teaching career, the Federal Government may have made the decision a little easier.&nbsp;&nbsp;New scholarships of up to $40,000 are open to eligible students enrolled in Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching courses in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/40000-scholarships-on-offer-for-ecu-teaching-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/40000-scholarships-on-offer-for-ecu-teaching-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recognising ECU excellence across the board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023 Vice-Chancellor's Staff Excellence Awards have been held to celebrate those who go above and beyond to demonstrate ECU's core values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage in all aspects of their work. While the event acknowledged the efforts of individuals, major milestones didn't go unnoticed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/recognising-ecu-excellence-across-the-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/recognising-ecu-excellence-across-the-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ECU is working to improve experiences for trans, gender diverse and non-binary students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new paper published in the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association Journal reveals the issues and challenges trans, gender diverse, and non-binary students face, and the guidelines ECU developed and implemented to better support them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-ecu-is-working-to-improve-experiences-for-trans-gender-diverse-and-non-binary-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-ecu-is-working-to-improve-experiences-for-trans-gender-diverse-and-non-binary-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrating social, cultural and ecological research into marine management]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Dr Joanna Pearce is part of a project that will seek to tackle how equity in resource management can be achieved with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/integrating-social-cultural-and-ecological-research-into-marine-management/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/integrating-social-cultural-and-ecological-research-into-marine-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU launches ethical framework for AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has launched a new Framework for the Productive and Ethical Use of AI. It's a critical first step in advancing ECU's commitment to engaging constructively and critically with AI, in line with the university's values.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-ethical-framework-for-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-ethical-framework-for-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA music education on the world stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's Dr Jason Goopy has been selected to attend the 36th World Conference of the International Society for Music Education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-music-education-on-the-world-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-music-education-on-the-world-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Australian' celebrates ECU research excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has been named as the top leading research institute in the field of Drama &amp; Theatre Arts, alongside Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow Dr Luke Hopper who topped the field as leading researcher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-australian-celebrates-ecu-research-excellence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-australian-celebrates-ecu-research-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multimillion dollar grants to bring new cancer cell therapy to WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers as part of a large Western Australia Melanoma Initiative (WAMI) will implement a new and specialised immune cell therapy for cancer patients in WA, thanks to $3.5 million in research grants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/multimillion-dollar-grants-to-bring-new-cancer-cell-therapy-to-wa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/multimillion-dollar-grants-to-bring-new-cancer-cell-therapy-to-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["There are rays of sunshine through the dark clouds": Families can live well when a family member has depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previous research has focused on individuals with depression, however there is an estimated 3.7 million Australians - 15 per cent of the population - considered informal caregivers to people with mental illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/there-are-rays-of-sunshine-through-the-dark-clouds-families-can-live-well-when-a-family-member-has-depression/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 04:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/there-are-rays-of-sunshine-through-the-dark-clouds-families-can-live-well-when-a-family-member-has-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research grant for Elder-led LGBTQIA+ program to embrace young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding for the first ever Elder-led intervention to support young Aboriginal LGBTQA+ people brings new hope for the youth group most at risk of suicide in the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-grant-for-elder-led-lgbtqia-program-to-embrace-young-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-grant-for-elder-led-lgbtqia-program-to-embrace-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research grant for Elder-led LGBTQA+ program to embrace young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding for the first ever Elder-led intervention to support young Aboriginal LGBTQA+ people brings new hope for the youth group most at risk of suicide in the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-grant-for-elder-led-lgbtqa-program-to-embrace-young-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-grant-for-elder-led-lgbtqa-program-to-embrace-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to the finish line: ECU Racing launches lighter, quicker, more powerful car]]></title><description><![CDATA[To coincide with ECU Racing's 15th anniversary, the team have unveiled their newest race car. Lighter, faster and boasting more power than those before it, preparations are underway to compete in the UK at the Formula SAE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/race-to-the-finish-line-ecu-racing-launches-lighter-quicker-more-powerful-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/race-to-the-finish-line-ecu-racing-launches-lighter-quicker-more-powerful-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Tax Clinic volunteers make a difference in Fitzroy Crossing community]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECU Tax Clinic team recently embarked on a heart-warming collaboration with Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation to make a real difference to the Fitzroy Crossing community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-volunteers-make-a-difference-in-fitzroy-crossing-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-tax-clinic-volunteers-make-a-difference-in-fitzroy-crossing-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU students recognised for outstanding engagement, contribution, and reconciliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vice-Chancellor's Student Awards recognises students or student teams that give back to ECU or the broader community in the areas of Community Engagement, Contribution to University Life, and Reconciliation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-recognised-for-outstanding-engagement-contribution-and-reconciliation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-students-recognised-for-outstanding-engagement-contribution-and-reconciliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellar students awarded ECU Scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU spectacular scholarship stars shone bright at this year's annual Scholarship Ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stellar-students-awarded-ecu-scholarships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stellar-students-awarded-ecu-scholarships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA's innovative health research showcased at ECU open day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precision health was the key theme at the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund open day held at ECU. The event was attended by Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson, who said health and medical research is the catalyst to help us live healthier and more productive lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/was-innovative-health-research-showcased-at-ecu-open-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/was-innovative-health-research-showcased-at-ecu-open-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Dawn: Global Agent Directors' Summit 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has hosted its largest-ever event for international education agents in Mauritius, cementing its position as the university partner of choice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-dawn-global-agent-directors-summit-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-dawn-global-agent-directors-summit-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood Primary School students step inside a piece of history at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood Primary School students who made it into the finals of the National History Challenge for their project on ECU's namesake, Edith Cowan, have been given a tour of the historical cottage she once lived in. The house was transported to ECU Joondalup campus in the 1990's and is now open for special occasions, like this.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hollywood-primary-school-students-step-inside-a-piece-of-history-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hollywood-primary-school-students-step-inside-a-piece-of-history-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Associate Professor getting to the heart of healthy ageing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associate Professor Josh Lewis has been awarded a Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship allowing him to further research into abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), which is a build-up of calcium in the body's largest artery and is a marker for cardiovascular disease risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-associate-professor-getting-to-the-heart-of-healthy-ageing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-associate-professor-getting-to-the-heart-of-healthy-ageing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Awareness Week: ECU and CyberWest join forces to keep you safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber Security Awareness Week is all about educating and informing people on ways to keep themselves, their loved ones, and businesses safe online, no matter who or where you are. It's all thanks to a collaboration between ECU and CyberWest Hub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyber-security-awareness-week-ecu-and-cyberwest-join-forces-to-keep-you-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyber-security-awareness-week-ecu-and-cyberwest-join-forces-to-keep-you-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU celebrates Top 100 Students of 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, ECU recognises and celebrates the Top 100 Students. Speaking at the celebratory event, Katherine Barclay and Katie Douglas share valuable advice and their study experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-top-100-students-of-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-celebrates-top-100-students-of-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neurological heavy hitters unite for the common good]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEOs from more than 15 neurological not-for-profit organisations have united to help improve the health and research landscape for Western Australians living with neurological conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/neurological-heavy-hitters-unite-for-the-common-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/neurological-heavy-hitters-unite-for-the-common-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partnership looks to the stars to improve cybersecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new partnership between ECU, QL Space, and University of South Wales (UK) will focus on &lsquo;free space optics&rsquo; to create more secure and efficient communication, and improved cybersecurity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/partnership-looks-to-the-stars-to-improve-cybersecurity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/partnership-looks-to-the-stars-to-improve-cybersecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Council WA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship awarded to ECU's Dr Mary Kennedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researcher Dr Mary Kennedy has been awarded $225,000 over the next three years in a bid to make sure every cancer patient in WA receives a referral for exercise from their cancer care team during treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cancer-council-wa-postdoctoral-research-fellowship-awarded-to-ecus-dr-mary-kennedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cancer-council-wa-postdoctoral-research-fellowship-awarded-to-ecus-dr-mary-kennedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half a million dollars for ECU medical innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Government has announced more than half a million dollars will be awarded to some of ECU's leading medical and health innovators through its Innovation Fellowships program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/more-than-half-a-million-dollars-for-ecu-medical-innovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/more-than-half-a-million-dollars-for-ecu-medical-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1 million donation to educate future ECU Engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is honoured to have received a cheque for $1 million dollars from the Sir Frank Ledger Charitable Trust to go towards educating future engineers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/1-million-donation-to-educate-future-ecu-engineers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/1-million-donation-to-educate-future-ecu-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni celebrated at the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its 19th year, the Awards celebrates nurses and midwives for their outstanding contributions to the WA health system, among the winners announced were five ECU Alumni.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-celebrated-at-the-wa-nursing-and-midwifery-excellence-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-celebrated-at-the-wa-nursing-and-midwifery-excellence-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient safety researcher awarded Premier's University Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is thrilled to announce that Asep Badruiamaludin was awarded the Premier's University Scholarship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/patient-safety-researcher-awarded-premiers-university-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/patient-safety-researcher-awarded-premiers-university-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineering cadet embraces real-world learning at ECU City]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Engineering student Munish Senghani is currently completing a cadetship to support construction of Australia's newest university campus, ECU City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/engineering-cadet-embraces-real-world-learning-at-ecu-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/engineering-cadet-embraces-real-world-learning-at-ecu-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU triumphs at WA Export Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its 35th year, the WA Export Awards have been held again to recognise local companies and educators who provide a platform to raise the profile of the State's export industries. ECU took out the top gong in the education and training category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-triumphs-at-wa-export-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-triumphs-at-wa-export-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team ECU secures prestigious Michael Kirby Contract Law Moot Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representing ECU's School of Business and Law was Sara-Jane Dempsey, Jacob Orley, Jenna Long and Olivia Caubo who were awarded the Michael Kirby Contract Law Moot Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/team-ecu-secures-prestigious-michael-kirby-contract-law-moot-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/team-ecu-secures-prestigious-michael-kirby-contract-law-moot-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative toolkit to help businesses bolster Diversity and Inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of academics from ECU's School of Business and Law have developed an innovative, evidence-based and practical toolkit to help organisations better assess their Diversity and Inclusion progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovative-toolkit-to-help-businesses-bolster-diversity-and-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovative-toolkit-to-help-businesses-bolster-diversity-and-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Perth family and ECU researchers join forces to help fight deadly eye cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trip to Specsavers is rarely a life-changing event, but for one Perth family, it was.Father of four Rhys James was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, and now he has turned to ECU scientists who have developed a world-first blood test to diagnose the disease earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-perth-family-and-ecu-researchers-join-forces-to-help-fight-deadly-eye-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-perth-family-and-ecu-researchers-join-forces-to-help-fight-deadly-eye-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU holds strong in world university rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has retained its covetable position as one of the top 400 universities in the world in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-holds-strong-in-world-university-rankings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-holds-strong-in-world-university-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU cyber expert awarded Fellowship of Advance HE]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is pleased to announce that Senior Lecturer of Computing and Security, Dr Mohi Ahmed has been elected as a Fellow of Advance HE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-cyber-expert-awarded-fellowship-of-advance-he/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-cyber-expert-awarded-fellowship-of-advance-he/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh Sales on the art of storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh Sales AM, one of Australia's most respected journalists and recent recipient of an honorary doctorate from ECU spent an evening with staff, alumni, and media heavyweights to discuss the art of storytelling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/leigh-sales-on-the-art-of-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/leigh-sales-on-the-art-of-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU School of Business and Law ranked best in WA and number two in Australia for quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching and research quality praised in Australian Financial Review's BOSS Business Schools list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-business-and-law-ranked-best-in-wa-and-number-two-in-australia-for-quality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-business-and-law-ranked-best-in-wa-and-number-two-in-australia-for-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU committed to giving The Voice a voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has hosted a Voice to Parliament open forum event with leading Australian Aboriginal intellect and activist, Noel Pearson. A prominent Yes campaigner, Mr Pearson took questions from the audience, which included more than 100 ECU staff and students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-committed-to-giving-the-voice-a-voice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-committed-to-giving-the-voice-a-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professor Tim Bentley appointed as inaugural Professorial Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pivotal position was created as part of a recently announced multi-million-dollar partnership with the State Government and will bring ECU, government and industry together to collaborate on mining sector research, education and engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/professor-tim-bentley-appointed-as-inaugural-professorial-chair-in-mining-work-health-and-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/professor-tim-bentley-appointed-as-inaugural-professorial-chair-in-mining-work-health-and-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officially endangered: the critical ECU research saving WA's precious peatlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[On National Threatened Species Day 2023, the Australian Government declared the Empodisma peatlands of southwestern Australia endangered. ECU research shows the peatlands face extinction from climate change, feral animals and fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/officially-endangered-the-critical-ecu-research-saving-was-precious-peatlands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/officially-endangered-the-critical-ecu-research-saving-was-precious-peatlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New paramedicine collaboration supports mental health learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and St John of John Mount Lawley Hospital are partnering to give the next generation of first responders vital firsthand experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-paramedicine-collaboration-supports-mental-health-learning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-paramedicine-collaboration-supports-mental-health-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing the best in the world to WAAPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[In partnership with Minderoo Foundation, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) has announced two exciting long-term theatrical projects with world-class arts practitioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bringing-the-best-in-the-world-to-waapa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bringing-the-best-in-the-world-to-waapa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU ranks highly in the Good Universities Guide's Field of Study rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has once again achieved incredible rankings in the latest Good Universities Guide across a range of disciplines showcasing the University's dedication to education and student experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-ranks-highly-in-the-good-universities-guides-field-of-study-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-ranks-highly-in-the-good-universities-guides-field-of-study-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new-look regional 'hub' as ECU opens in Busselton]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has unveiled its latest commitment to higher education in regional WA. Located in the heart of the South West, on Peel Terrace, the ECU Learning Centre Busselton is providing regional online students with greater support and a physical location to learn, socialise and engage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-look-regional-hub-as-ecu-opens-in-busselton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-look-regional-hub-as-ecu-opens-in-busselton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping out of your comfort zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,300 ECU students donned their regalia, caps and gowns to cross the graduation stage over the weekend. For Alvaro Valdes Salazar, graduating with a Master of Data Science was an accumulation of hard work and dedication and a result of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve your dreams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEVENTEENx brings Perth community together to work towards a more sustainable future]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU-sponsored event features keynote speakers revealing how individuals and organisations can work towards overcoming global challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/seventeenx-brings-perth-community-together-to-work-towards-a-more-sustainable-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/seventeenx-brings-perth-community-together-to-work-towards-a-more-sustainable-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pearl Pyae's community contributions and entrepreneurial leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outstanding contributions and efforts of MBA International student Pearl Pyae have been recognised with a Zonta JMK Scholarship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pearl-pyaes-community-contributions-and-entrepreneurial-leadership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pearl-pyaes-community-contributions-and-entrepreneurial-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise could help one of prostate cancer treatment's most-common and devastating side effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treatment can bring with it significant side effects - but research has shown there is a way to combat one aspect of battling the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-could-help-one-of-prostate-cancer-treatments-most-common-and-devastating-side-effects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-could-help-one-of-prostate-cancer-treatments-most-common-and-devastating-side-effects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net-zero: What does it mean for First Nations Peoples?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has received a federal government grant worth almost half a million dollars for a project to determine the impact of Australia's net zero commitment on First Nations peoples.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/net-zero-what-does-it-mean-for-first-nations-peoples/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/net-zero-what-does-it-mean-for-first-nations-peoples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping FIFO shift workers safe and healthyâ€”by helping them sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too hot? Too bright? Too loud? A new study is investigating if remote workers get enough rest on site - and whether they catch up once they get home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/keeping-fifo-shift-workers-safe-and-healthyby-helping-them-sleep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/keeping-fifo-shift-workers-safe-and-healthyby-helping-them-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU launches first Australian university campus in Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has opened the doors to its new world-class campus in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For the first time Sri Lankan students can study Australian undergraduate programs in a range of disciplines, such as biomedical science, cyber security, and commerce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-first-australian-university-campus-in-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-launches-first-australian-university-campus-in-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU supports Equal Pay Day 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, 25 August 2023, ECU recognises Equal Pay Day, an initiative of the Workplace Gender and Equality Agency which continues to highlight gender pay discrepancies in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-equal-pay-day-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-equal-pay-day-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating safe and supportive spaces for LGBTIQA+ young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wear It Purple Day 2023 is Friday 25 August and was founded in response to high rates of LGBTIQA+ youth suicide due to experiences of discrimination and marginalisation. The movement strives to foster safe, supportive, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creating-safe-and-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtiqa-young-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/creating-safe-and-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtiqa-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step up and lead with a human-focused MBA from ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[With escalating volatility and uncertainty in national and world markets, there is a growing need for creative thinkers and new leadership capabilities. An MBA from ECU can help you become one of these select human-focused creative leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/step-up-and-lead-with-a-human-focused-mba-from-ecu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/step-up-and-lead-with-a-human-focused-mba-from-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stan Perron Charitable Foundation partners with ECU on research to give Aboriginal children the best start in life]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers have welcomed generous funding from The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation to support a world-leading child development program aimed at giving Aboriginal children a better start in life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stan-perron-charitable-foundation-partners-with-ecu-on-research-to-give-aboriginal-children-the-best-start-in-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stan-perron-charitable-foundation-partners-with-ecu-on-research-to-give-aboriginal-children-the-best-start-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New project to make life easier for those affected by neurological conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WA NeuroHub aims to bring important information to one place for people with lived experience of neurological conditions, health professionals, not-for-profit organisations, researchers and industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-project-to-make-life-easier-for-those-affected-by-neurological-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-project-to-make-life-easier-for-those-affected-by-neurological-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move over lithium-ion: Zinc-air batteries a cheaper and safer alternative]]></title><description><![CDATA[New ECU research shows batteries built from zinc and air could be the future of powering electric vehicles. The project tested zinc-air batteries using a combination of cheaper, safer and sustainably sourced materials, which allowed for improved lifespan and performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/move-over-lithium-ion-zinc-air-batteries-a-cheaper-and-safer-alternative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/move-over-lithium-ion-zinc-air-batteries-a-cheaper-and-safer-alternative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU's 5-star excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has yet again achieved outstanding results in the Good Universities Guide across a range of categories that showcase the University's excellence and dedication to student experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-5-star-excellence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-5-star-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addressing Australia's growing mental health nurse shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of Australian adults have experienced a mental disorder during their lifetime, but we're projected to be 60 per cent short of the mental health nurses we need by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/addressing-australias-growing-mental-health-nurse-shortage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/addressing-australias-growing-mental-health-nurse-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researcher's work exploring stroke survivors' diet wins women's health award and funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Health Research Alliance has named Dr Simone Radavelli-Bagatini as one if its Women's Health Research, Translation and Impact Network&rsquo;s EMCR Award winners for 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-work-exploring-stroke-survivors-diet-wins-womens-health-award-and-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-work-exploring-stroke-survivors-diet-wins-womens-health-award-and-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community safe spaces could improve mental wellbeing and ease healthcare system pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a growing momentum for the creation of community-based safe spaces for people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crises, as an alternative to visiting hospitals and emergency departments. But what should and shouldn't they offer?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/community-safe-spaces-could-improve-mental-wellbeing-and-ease-healthcare-system-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/community-safe-spaces-could-improve-mental-wellbeing-and-ease-healthcare-system-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU STEM skills for the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alongside critical and creative thinking, skills in STEM are required for 75 percent of jobs in our emerging economy. We heard from Biomedical Science student Tanika Cunniffe and Speech Pathology student Jacqueline Beaver about hands-on learning at ECU's superlabs, a fulfilling experience and practical industry experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-stem-skills-for-the-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-stem-skills-for-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovation, Inspiration and Intelligence at this year's National Science Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is excited to be part of our State's flagship event for National Science Week 2023, The Anti-Conference. Representing ECU is School of Science student Elliot Rosignoli who will be hosting 'Armageddon or Miracle?', a workshop and debate about ethical concerns of using advancing technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovation-inspiration-and-intelligence-at-this-years-national-science-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovation-inspiration-and-intelligence-at-this-years-national-science-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associate Professor Rosemary Saunders named as finalist in annual nursing and midwifery awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stellar academic career spanning decades has been acknowledged by the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/associate-professor-rosemary-saunders-named-as-finalist-in-annual-nursing-and-midwifery-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/associate-professor-rosemary-saunders-named-as-finalist-in-annual-nursing-and-midwifery-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From pen licence to cyber security licence. A first line of defence for Aussie kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from ECU and the Security Research Institute (SRI) are developing a digital cyber security licence for Australian students and teachers. The licence would be like a swimming certificate, where each student moves up in levels based on their evidence of achievement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-pen-licence-to-cyber-security-licence-a-first-line-of-defence-for-aussie-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-pen-licence-to-cyber-security-licence-a-first-line-of-defence-for-aussie-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bendat Family Foundation to give tomorrow's nurses, teachers and social workers a helping hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting in 2024, a new scholarship program will help students with social and/or financial disadvantage to reach their career goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bendat-family-foundation-to-give-tomorrows-nurses-teachers-and-social-workers-a-helping-hand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bendat-family-foundation-to-give-tomorrows-nurses-teachers-and-social-workers-a-helping-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychosocial safety in WA's mining industry must not be put in the "too hard" basket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Government's Mining Industry Summit: Driving Respect conference last week showed leaders are taking issues such as workplace sexual harassment and assault seriously, it also remains clear we must promote preventive approaches, rather than just reacting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/psychosocial-safety-in-was-mining-industry-must-not-be-put-in-the-too-hard-basket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/psychosocial-safety-in-was-mining-industry-must-not-be-put-in-the-too-hard-basket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Vice-Chancellor retirement announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Steve Chapman CBE will be retiring from his position as Edith Cowan University's Vice-Chancellor on 31 July 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-vice-chancellor-retirement-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-vice-chancellor-retirement-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual reality giving nurses first-hand experience in de-escalating aggressionâ€”without the risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual reality giving nurses first-hand experience in de-escalating aggression &mdash; without the risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/virtual-reality-giving-nurses-first-hand-experience-in-de-escalating-aggressionwithout-the-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/virtual-reality-giving-nurses-first-hand-experience-in-de-escalating-aggressionwithout-the-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancestry ties to further education and life-long learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[We heard from Ayla Lewkowski, who is currently in year 12 at Mindarie Senior College, about her experience doing UniPrep and how she is coincidentally, a relative of ECU&rsquo;s namesake, Edith Cowan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ancestry-ties-to-further-education-and-life-long-learning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ancestry-ties-to-further-education-and-life-long-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding futures in new clinical health innovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University&#8239;has been selected as the host university to lead innovative research into strategic and health priorities, including brain injury rehabilitation and using nutrition to modulate the immune system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-futures-in-new-clinical-health-innovations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-futures-in-new-clinical-health-innovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National researchers partner on the impact of our learning spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exciting new partnership Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of Melbourne have signed an MOU to work collaboratively on identifying the next generation of research into how schools, teachers and student use the spaces in which they learn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-researchers-partner-on-the-impact-of-our-learning-spaces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-researchers-partner-on-the-impact-of-our-learning-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News editors want their say over how journalists are educated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first study investigating what Australian news editors think about journalism education shows they believe universities are still the best place for future journalists to learn contemporary news media, however, they would like more input into the curriculum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/news-editors-want-their-say-over-how-journalists-are-educated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/news-editors-want-their-say-over-how-journalists-are-educated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research first uses new technology to investigate Chronic Fatigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[New technology will be used in an innovative research project giving hope and help to more than 250,000 Australians living with Chronic Fatigue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-first-uses-new-technology-to-investigate-chronic-fatigue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-first-uses-new-technology-to-investigate-chronic-fatigue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The magic number: How many days a week you need to exercise to see real benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[New study sheds light on how often you have exercise to make it worth your while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-magic-number-how-many-days-a-week-you-need-to-exercise-to-see-real-benefit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-magic-number-how-many-days-a-week-you-need-to-exercise-to-see-real-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activewear angst: Why shopping for workout clothes can be harmful to women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though it's just as likely to be worn while lounging on the couch as in the gym, a large driver of activewear's popularity among women is its association with a dynamic lifestyle, positive wellbeing and overall good health. However, two new Edith Cowan University (ECU) studies suggest online shopping for activewear may in fact be harmful to women&rsquo;s body image.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/activewear-angst-why-shopping-for-workout-clothes-can-be-harmful-to-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/activewear-angst-why-shopping-for-workout-clothes-can-be-harmful-to-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU nursing student competes in university 'Olympics' in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU nursing student Amanda Edwards is competing in the 2023 FISU World Games in Chengdu, China.<br />
Already an international champion, Amanda wants to bring home the 'University Olympics' title for ECU and Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-nursing-student-competes-in-university-olympics-in-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-nursing-student-competes-in-university-olympics-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross-continental inspiration wins musical grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University's Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Associate Professor, Jonathan Paget, has won a national grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cross-continental-inspiration-wins-musical-grant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cross-continental-inspiration-wins-musical-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students take a deep dive into marine science with 'Thinking Blue']]></title><description><![CDATA[Final year school students have been given special access to some of ECU's leading marine scientists in a series of lectures on topics ranging from artificial reefs and ecotourism to coral bleaching and aquaculture. The outreach program is known as 'Thinking Blue'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/students-take-a-deep-dive-into-marine-science-with-thinking-blue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/students-take-a-deep-dive-into-marine-science-with-thinking-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tall Poppy teaching others to stand tall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) medical and health researcher Dr Marc Sim has been selected as one of the outstanding early career researchers to receive a Western Australia 2023 Young Tall Poppy Science Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tall-poppy-teaching-others-to-stand-tall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/tall-poppy-teaching-others-to-stand-tall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU leader announced as 2023 WA Scientist of the Year finalist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Amanda Devine is in the running for the Premier's Science Awards' most prestigious honour, for her extensive work in health and nutrition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leader-announced-as-2023-wa-scientist-of-the-year-finalist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-leader-announced-as-2023-wa-scientist-of-the-year-finalist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignore the moral panic: Welcome to Sex is a valuable resource for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's created a stir, but research shows the controversial new sex education book is aimed at kids who are the right age to be introduced to such material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ignore-the-moral-panic-welcome-to-sex-is-a-valuable-resource-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ignore-the-moral-panic-welcome-to-sex-is-a-valuable-resource-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Barriers: ECU earns prestigious Cygnet Award again for dedication to women in STEMM]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has received its second Cygnet Award, part of the international Athena Swan accreditation program, for outstanding efforts to deliver gender-equal opportunities and outcomes, in particular for women in STEMM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/breaking-barriers-ecu-earns-prestigious-cygnet-award-again-for-dedication-to-women-in-stemm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/breaking-barriers-ecu-earns-prestigious-cygnet-award-again-for-dedication-to-women-in-stemm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiona Stanley and Dan McAullay: Close the Gap focus ignores positives]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is time to rethink how we measure differences in outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fiona-stanley-and-dan-mcaullay-close-the-gap-focus-ignores-positives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fiona-stanley-and-dan-mcaullay-close-the-gap-focus-ignores-positives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU gives global tertiary education leaders insight into WA's university sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[The School of Business and Law hosted more than 30 leaders as part of UK-based training provider Advance HE's Top Management Programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-gives-global-tertiary-education-leaders-insight-into-was-university-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-gives-global-tertiary-education-leaders-insight-into-was-university-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The four-day week movement is an employer-led HR fad]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extra day off without a pay cut must be a good thing, right? In fact, the reality is much different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-four-day-week-movement-is-an-employer-led-hr-fad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-four-day-week-movement-is-an-employer-led-hr-fad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU paramedicine students ready to step up in case of emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partnership with St John WA will see next generation of paramedics able to help respond to major incidents in regional areas of the State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-paramedicine-students-ready-to-step-up-in-case-of-emergency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-paramedicine-students-ready-to-step-up-in-case-of-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ideas on the boil are the future of health research and innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research on Immunotherapy and Melanoma and facilitating early identification of osteoporosis are among the winning ideas granted funding for further development by the 2023 WA Near-miss Awards (WANMA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ideas-on-the-boil-are-the-future-of-health-research-and-innovation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-ideas-on-the-boil-are-the-future-of-health-research-and-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accreditation boost for OEHS major]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graduates from the course will now have dual qualifications enabling them to work as both an OHS Practitioner and an Environmental Health Officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/accreditation-boost-for-oehs-major/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/accreditation-boost-for-oehs-major/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI to predict your health later in life â€” all at the press of a button]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to artificial intelligence, we will soon be able to predict our risk of developing serious health conditions later in life, at the press of a button. ECU's School of Science and School of Medical and Health Sciences have collaborated to develop software which can analyse roughly 60,000 scans in a single day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ai-to-predict-your-health-later-in-life-all-at-the-press-of-a-button/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ai-to-predict-your-health-later-in-life-all-at-the-press-of-a-button/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researcher 'Toying with Photography' in new art exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perth photographer and Edith Cowan University (ECU) PhD candidate, DeeDee Noon, is set to captivate audiences with her Toying with Photography: F-Stop Troop exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-toying-with-photography-in-new-art-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-toying-with-photography-in-new-art-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commemorate NAIDOC Week with a unique cinematic experience in the South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to continue NAIDOC Week 2023 celebrations with a Q&amp;A and special screening of Fist of Fury Noongar Daa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/commemorate-naidoc-week-with-a-unique-cinematic-experience-in-the-south-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/commemorate-naidoc-week-with-a-unique-cinematic-experience-in-the-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU a young university moving up the ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is firmly placed in the top 100 young universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, this year moving up 11 places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-a-young-university-moving-up-the-ranks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-a-young-university-moving-up-the-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does the ocean's only flowering plant cope with being buried?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers have been testing a common species of seagrass to see how much burial under sediment they can withstand. The research, part of the WAMSI Westport Marine Science Program, is looking at the resilience of the ocean&rsquo;s only flowering plant, to dredging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-does-the-oceans-only-flowering-plant-cope-with-being-buried/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-does-the-oceans-only-flowering-plant-cope-with-being-buried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening to and learning from our Elders]]></title><description><![CDATA[When thinking about this year's NAIDOC Week theme, 'For our Elders', we are reminded of the importance of Elders and how they have played and continue to play a critical role in our communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/listening-to-and-learning-from-our-elders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/listening-to-and-learning-from-our-elders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU hat trick: Australia's top public university for student experience again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students have ranked ECU as the number one public university in the country for undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, for the third year in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hat-trick-australias-top-public-university-for-student-experience-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-hat-trick-australias-top-public-university-for-student-experience-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA Premier's Book Award for ECU alumnus Dr Josh Kemp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) PhD graduate Dr Josh Kemp has won the Emerging Writer category at the 2023 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards for his debut novel Banjawarn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-premiers-book-award-for-ecu-alumnus-dr-josh-kemp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-premiers-book-award-for-ecu-alumnus-dr-josh-kemp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany and ECU to collaborate on green energy and cybersecurity research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has welcomed official representatives of the Federal Republic of Germany to Joondalup's world-class engineering and computing labs to discuss research projects around cybersecurity, defence and green energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/germany-and-ecu-to-collaborate-on-green-energy-and-cybersecurity-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/germany-and-ecu-to-collaborate-on-green-energy-and-cybersecurity-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National grant to help bring the worlds of science, technology and art to ALL students]]></title><description><![CDATA[MicroToons is an engaging cartoon series about how the human body works, made by &mdash; and inclusive for &mdash; people with neurodiversity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-grant-to-help-bring-the-worlds-of-science-technology-and-art-to-all-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-grant-to-help-bring-the-worlds-of-science-technology-and-art-to-all-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fellowships to continue supporting next generation of South West health researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[St John of God Bunbury and the Pay It Forward Foundation will each contribute $5000 towards Lishman Research Fellowships given to University Department of Rural Health South West students to undertake research projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fellowships-to-continue-supporting-next-generation-of-south-west-health-researchers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fellowships-to-continue-supporting-next-generation-of-south-west-health-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU wins multi-million-dollar State Government partnership to help improve safety and wellbeing in the mining sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Professorial Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety at the School of Business and Law will oversee significant research and education offerings to affect positive change in WA&rsquo;s mining industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-wins-multi-million-dollar-state-government-partnership-to-help-improve-safety-and-wellbeing-in-the-mining-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-wins-multi-million-dollar-state-government-partnership-to-help-improve-safety-and-wellbeing-in-the-mining-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA Government turns to ECU for food security parliamentary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extensive research and expertise has formed the basis for a new report tabled in State parliament aiming to address concerns among children and young people affected by poverty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-government-turns-to-ecu-for-food-security-parliamentary-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/wa-government-turns-to-ecu-for-food-security-parliamentary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU staff and alumni awarded Kingâ€™s Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The King&rsquo;s Birthday Honours List recognises and celebrates outstanding Australians and their contributions to a range of fields. There were 1,192 recipients this year, twenty-one of them Edith Cowan University (ECU)-affiliated alumni and staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-and-alumni-awarded-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-and-alumni-awarded-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU attracts new creative talent in regional WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU, the State Government and global technology giant IBM have joined forces again, this time in WA's South West where a forum has been held to connect entrepreneurs, digital software developers and tech innovators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-attracts-new-creative-talent-in-regional-wa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-attracts-new-creative-talent-in-regional-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Health Centre Yanchep to bring new health services to fast growing northern corridor]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and the Federal Government have announced the establishment of a new community health service development in Yanchep to address the critical need for comprehensive health services in the fast-growing region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-health-centre-yanchep-to-bring-new-health-services-to-fast-growing-northern-corridor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-health-centre-yanchep-to-bring-new-health-services-to-fast-growing-northern-corridor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting a real feel for the job you think you'll love]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU prepares more nursing and midwifery students for careers in health than any other WA university, including first year nursing student Isobel Chamberlain who's on the rise to a bright career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/getting-a-real-feel-for-the-job-you-think-youll-love/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/getting-a-real-feel-for-the-job-you-think-youll-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using video games to get teens off the couch to build better bones and joints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osteoporosis may be associated with old age, but our lifestyles when we are young can play a big part in preventing the disease later in life &mdash; and video games could prove a surprising tool in getting teens to be more active.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/using-video-games-to-get-teens-off-the-couch-to-build-better-bones-and-joints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/using-video-games-to-get-teens-off-the-couch-to-build-better-bones-and-joints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU appoints new Director to lead expansion of rural health education and trainingâ€¯]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has appointed Professor Beth Armstrong to the role of Director for University Department of Rural Health (UDHR), in the South West. The new position will focus on addressing health workforce shortages in regional areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-new-director-to-lead-expansion-of-rural-health-education-and-training/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-appoints-new-director-to-lead-expansion-of-rural-health-education-and-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renowned WAAPA soprano awarded King's Birthday Honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's most highly awarded soprano has once again been recognised for her services to Opera, with Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Head of Classical Voice and Opera Studies Emma Matthews AM receiving a prestigious Order of Australia Award in the 2023 Kings Birthday Honours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/renowned-waapa-soprano-awarded-kings-birthday-honour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/renowned-waapa-soprano-awarded-kings-birthday-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tech opens a world of performance possibilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU PhD candidate Matt Bray is researching how to reduce latency in live internet performance, enabling musicians from anywhere in the world to perform together in unison, in real-time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-tech-opens-a-world-of-performance-possibilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-tech-opens-a-world-of-performance-possibilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU PhD student stars in new Ningaloo documentary hosted by Tim Winton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A captivating new three part documentary series about Ningaloo, features ECU PhD candidate Casper Avenant and his rigorous research into sea turtle populations in Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-phd-student-stars-in-new-ningaloo-documentary-hosted-by-tim-winton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-phd-student-stars-in-new-ningaloo-documentary-hosted-by-tim-winton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personalised vaccines may revolutionize cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combining common immunotherapy treatment with a vaccine tailored to suit an individual's tumour genetics significantly improves survival and disease recurrence rates among people who'd had high-risk melanomas removed - and it could impact how we treat other forms of the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/personalised-vaccines-may-revolutionize-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/personalised-vaccines-may-revolutionize-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personalised vaccines may revolutionise cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combining common immunotherapy treatment with a vaccine tailored to suit an individual's tumour genetics significantly improves survival and disease recurrence rates among people who'd had high-risk melanomas removed - and it could impact how we treat other forms of the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/personalised-vaccines-may-revolutionise-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/personalised-vaccines-may-revolutionise-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We need to preserve ocean health to preserve human health': Experts call for urgent action&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark World Oceans Day, researchers from across the globe have published new insights reinforcing how human health depends on thriving oceans.&#8239; ECU's Dr Aaron Jenkins, who co-authored the paper, is calling for urgent action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/we-need-to-preserve-ocean-health-to-preserve-human-health-experts-call-for-urgent-action823982398239/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/we-need-to-preserve-ocean-health-to-preserve-human-health-experts-call-for-urgent-action823982398239/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National occupational health and safety award for ECU South West graduate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caitlyn Roberts' exceptional work while studying saw her accepted the honour at a gala ceremony in Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-occupational-health-and-safety-award-for-ecu-south-west-graduate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-occupational-health-and-safety-award-for-ecu-south-west-graduate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melatonin doesn't just help you sleep. Research shows it can help keep fruit and veggies fresh.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU horticultural scientists, who have been compiling research from around the world over the past 12 months, believe melatonin is the key to helping fruit and vegetables stay fresh in the fridge. The breakthrough could help address the global food security crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/melatonin-doesnt-just-help-you-sleep-research-shows-it-can-help-keep-fruit-and-veggies-fresh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/melatonin-doesnt-just-help-you-sleep-research-shows-it-can-help-keep-fruit-and-veggies-fresh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big does not mean better': ECU makes its submission to the WA Government University Sector Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recently commissioned review of WA's public university sector aims to explore if WA&rsquo;s higher education sector is well placed to meet the current and future needs of the state and explore whether structural changes could deliver improved performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/big-does-not-mean-better-ecu-makes-its-submission-to-the-wa-government-university-sector-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/big-does-not-mean-better-ecu-makes-its-submission-to-the-wa-government-university-sector-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flying to the rescue: Drones save Kings Park's hundred-year-old trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU scientists are conducting a major aerial operation to save declining native trees at Kings Park. Using drone technology, the team of geospatial scientists have discovered a cause and potential method to save the natural environment in the heart of Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/flying-to-the-rescue-drones-save-kings-parks-hundred-year-old-trees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/flying-to-the-rescue-drones-save-kings-parks-hundred-year-old-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International award for innovative health and travel research]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the latest accolade for the collaboration between ECU's Centre for Precision Health and School of Business and Law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/international-award-for-innovative-health-and-travel-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/international-award-for-innovative-health-and-travel-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of ECU research programs take out Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have the best possible chance at recovery following stroke or traumatic brain injury has seen two ECU projects acknowledged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pair-of-ecu-research-programs-take-out-injury-prevention-and-safety-promotion-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pair-of-ecu-research-programs-take-out-injury-prevention-and-safety-promotion-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nitrate: healthy heart or cancer risk? Meet nutrition's Jekyll and Hyde]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nitrate in our diet has been viewed warily for decades, however recent research has revealed it also has cardiovascular health benefits. So, is it good for us or not?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/nitrate-healthy-heart-or-cancer-risk-meet-nutritions-jekyll-and-hyde/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/nitrate-healthy-heart-or-cancer-risk-meet-nutritions-jekyll-and-hyde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU brain wave study shows cyber security is taking a mental toll on analysts]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers have used brain scanners to test the mental stress cyber security analysts are placed under while working to detect hackers. The study is one of the first around the world to take testing from the airline industry to cyber security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-brain-wave-study-shows-cyber-security-is-taking-a-mental-toll-on-analysts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-brain-wave-study-shows-cyber-security-is-taking-a-mental-toll-on-analysts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation partner to create an ethical business world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Edward Wray-Bliss will be the University's first Professor of Business Ethics and have a permanent seat on the School of Business and Law's Executive Committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-the-stan-perron-charitable-foundation-partner-to-create-an-ethical-business-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-the-stan-perron-charitable-foundation-partner-to-create-an-ethical-business-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainability's next step: ECU pushes PVC recycling on home soil]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Engineers have partnered with Bunbury scrap metal merchants, Connop Metal, to develop a world-first method of analysing the chemical compositions of PVC to make it recyclable, right here in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sustainabilitys-next-step-ecu-pushes-pvc-recycling-on-home-soil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sustainabilitys-next-step-ecu-pushes-pvc-recycling-on-home-soil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumni win Business News 40under40 Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Business News 40under40 Awards is WA's pre-eminent program that recognises and celebrates the State&rsquo;s leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business leaders under the age of 40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-win-business-news-40under40-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumni-win-business-news-40under40-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graduate Outcomes Survey shows ECU best for Business and Management undergraduate employment]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures show full-time employment rate is higher than other all other WA public universities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/graduate-outcomes-survey-shows-ecu-best-for-business-and-management-undergraduate-employment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/graduate-outcomes-survey-shows-ecu-best-for-business-and-management-undergraduate-employment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare masterful skills awarded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) PhD candidate, Mr Paul Laurence Tunzi AM, is the recipient of a 2023 Order of Australia for his significant service to music as a pianoforte technician, and to the professional associations he has served.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rare-masterful-skills-awarded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/rare-masterful-skills-awarded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shake off the stigma for better, safer, and more satisfying sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nuances of consent and sexual violence are anything but simple, however SBS' Asking for It explores these complexities well &mdash; while revealing some uncomfortable truths about us as a society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shake-off-the-stigma-for-better-safer-and-more-satisfying-sex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shake-off-the-stigma-for-better-safer-and-more-satisfying-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing can take the fight to Parkinson's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[We may not associate it with being good for our brains, however boxing could be a valuable tool for people living with PD to improve their quality of life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/boxing-can-take-the-fight-to-parkinsons-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/boxing-can-take-the-fight-to-parkinsons-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of online 'kidfluencers' is growing, and so too are the risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An increasing number of parents are managing their kids as paid social media influencers despite the risk of child exploitation, new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/number-of-online-kidfluencers-is-growing-and-so-too-are-the-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/number-of-online-kidfluencers-is-growing-and-so-too-are-the-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 years,100 scholarships and countless young lives changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is celebrating the 100th Fogarty Foundation Scholarship, marking the Foundation&rsquo;s enduring commitment to inspiring excellence in education and leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;A special event was held at The Claremont Hotel, bringing the total number of scholarships awarded to date to 102!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/20-years100-scholarships-and-countless-young-lives-changed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/20-years100-scholarships-and-countless-young-lives-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowing down in your old age? It may be a dementia warning sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s generally accepted we will lose muscle strength and slow down as we age, but new ECU research indicates this could also be a signal for another sinister health concern of ageing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/slowing-down-in-your-old-age-it-may-be-a-dementia-warning-sign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/slowing-down-in-your-old-age-it-may-be-a-dementia-warning-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU goes a step further to help aspiring teachers work in Australian classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is further steering the charge to help produce Australia&rsquo;s teachers of tomorrow with the launch of the Future Teachers Fund.&nbsp;Thanks to public support, it will provide a $5,000 Scholarship per student, to those who are most in need of financial support during their final year professional experience placement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-goes-a-step-further-to-help-aspiring-teachers-work-in-australian-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-goes-a-step-further-to-help-aspiring-teachers-work-in-australian-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Day for Safety and Health at Work: everyone has the right to a safe workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 130,000 people are seriously injured and around 200 killed at work in Australia each year &mdash; and some sectors, such as agriculture, have a lot of work to do to in order to improve the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-everyone-has-the-right-to-a-safe-workplace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-everyone-has-the-right-to-a-safe-workplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correcting concerns on Indian student applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University was concerned to hear that potential students and their families have been unnecessarily worried by misinformation circulating about ECU&rsquo;s student recruitment approach in India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/correcting-concerns-on-indian-student-applications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/correcting-concerns-on-indian-student-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Ballinaâ€™s Big Prawn to ECU Joondalupâ€™s Big Periodic Table]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a long 4000-kilometre journey from Ballina to Joondalup for 12-year-old Reggie Tyler-Andersons and his family, but one that was worth every minute to fulfill a childhood dream.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-ballinas-big-prawn-to-ecu-joondalups-big-periodic-table/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-ballinas-big-prawn-to-ecu-joondalups-big-periodic-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrants wanting to call Australia home still face significant challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour and skills shortages have prompted the Australian government to raise the permanent migration cap, leading to a boom in new immigrants. But will they receive a warm welcome? And what obstacles will they face settling into Australian life?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/migrants-wanting-to-call-australia-home-still-face-significant-challenges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/migrants-wanting-to-call-australia-home-still-face-significant-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From plagiarism to innovation: How ChatGPT is changing education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key teaching and learning academics from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have been swift to apply a critical lens to the new phenomenon of ChatGPT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-plagiarism-to-innovation-how-chatgpt-is-changing-education/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-plagiarism-to-innovation-how-chatgpt-is-changing-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the world to WA: New plan to address Wheatbelt food security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ensuring everyone has access to healthy, affordable food, is essential for good health. It is known as 'food security' - which unfortunately can be challenging for many people to achieve, particularly those in regional areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-the-world-to-wa-new-plan-to-address-wheatbelt-food-security/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-the-world-to-wa-new-plan-to-address-wheatbelt-food-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International award for innovative ECU research on the future of tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collaboration between the School of Business and Law and Centre for Precision Health was the only non-European winner at the gala event in Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/international-award-for-innovative-ecu-research-on-the-future-of-tourism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/international-award-for-innovative-ecu-research-on-the-future-of-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding to reduce stress for new parents - and benefit the whole family]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first year of life is vital for a child's development, but also one of the most stressful periods for parents. Despite this, there is very little support when babies are 4-12 months old - which ECU is looking to address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-to-reduce-stress-for-new-parents-and-benefit-the-whole-family/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-to-reduce-stress-for-new-parents-and-benefit-the-whole-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activate your future at ECU Open Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be world ready to activate your future at Edith Cowan University's on-campus Open Days in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/activate-your-future-at-ecu-open-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/activate-your-future-at-ecu-open-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAPLAN is taking the fun out of early childhood learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from ECU's School of Education has found standardised testing of Australian students is having a detrimental effect on the way pre-school children are learning and engaging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/naplan-is-taking-the-fun-out-of-early-childhood-learning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/naplan-is-taking-the-fun-out-of-early-childhood-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU lecturer develops new membranes to make drinking water safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Engineering Lecturer Dr Masoumeh Zargar has discovered a ground-breaking method which can remove harmful plastics from water. It has the potential to change the way drinking water is treated around the world, and stop the harmful effects on human health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-lecturer-develops-new-membranes-to-make-drinking-water-safer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-lecturer-develops-new-membranes-to-make-drinking-water-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major funding announcement for ECU to lead global cardiovascular disease research team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-year Medical Research Future Fund - Cardiovascular Health Mission grant will allow researchers to further investigate abdominal aortic calcification - a reliable marker for cardiovascular disease risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-funding-announcement-for-ecu-to-lead-global-cardiovascular-disease-research-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/major-funding-announcement-for-ecu-to-lead-global-cardiovascular-disease-research-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research addresses critical need to support  migrants with dementia and their families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been awarded more than $1.4M in funding to improve social connections and access to services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds living with dementia, and their caregivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-addresses-critical-need-to-support-migrants-with-dementia-and-their-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-addresses-critical-need-to-support-migrants-with-dementia-and-their-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need free taxation advice? The ECU Tax Clinics are open for business for 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECU Tax Clinics &ndash; in Joondalup and Carnarvon &ndash; are open for business for 2023 with enthusiastic and talented student volunteers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/need-free-taxation-advice-the-ecu-tax-clinics-are-open-for-business-for-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/need-free-taxation-advice-the-ecu-tax-clinics-are-open-for-business-for-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding boost to save WA's peatland ecosystems from uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-year collaborative research project into WA's critical peatland ecosystems involving ECU scientists has received a $1.3 million funding boost from The Ian Potter Foundation, one of Australia&rsquo;s major philanthropic organisations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-boost-to-save-was-peatland-ecosystems-from-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/funding-boost-to-save-was-peatland-ecosystems-from-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooking tips to prevent injury from falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's nutrition research is world-leading &mdash; and a recent workshop has shown how people can introduce what we've learned into their cooking at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cooking-tips-to-prevent-injury-from-falls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cooking-tips-to-prevent-injury-from-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracking the code: Cyber boss hosts International Womenâ€™s Day at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Women's Day 2023 marked with the theme &lsquo;Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender Equal Future&rsquo; serving as a worthy tribute to the University&rsquo;s namesake, and female leadership all over the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cracking-the-code-cyber-boss-hosts-international-womens-day-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cracking-the-code-cyber-boss-hosts-international-womens-day-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU&rsquo;s 'Emerging Leaders' win State Government health research funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grants will help continue work ranging from printing food to investigating the 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of human health'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecursquos-emerging-leaders-win-state-government-health-research-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecursquos-emerging-leaders-win-state-government-health-research-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor Inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Cobie Rudd, an Edith Cowan University Professor and Senior Executive, has been inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame for her contribution to education and health, and her continued efforts rectifying gender inequities in the workplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-inducted-into-the-wa-womens-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-inducted-into-the-wa-womens-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you chasing your dreams or running from your fears?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study, the first of its kind, has shown that when it comes to pursuing personal goals and protecting your mental wellbeing it pays to understand your underlying motives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/are-you-chasing-your-dreams-or-running-from-your-fears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/are-you-chasing-your-dreams-or-running-from-your-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Median ATAR helpful data? Maybe it was, but not now]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent decision to neither compile nor publish schools&rsquo; median ATAR scores has come under criticism from some, however it was a sound move based upon mathematically justifiable reasoning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/is-median-atar-helpful-data-maybe-it-was-but-not-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/is-median-atar-helpful-data-maybe-it-was-but-not-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canâ€™t exercise a particular muscle? Strengthening the opposite side of your body can stop it wasting away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of muscle strength can be one of the most damaging outcomes when someone is unable to move a part of their body for a long period of time &mdash; but a new ECU study may have found a way to offset or even protect against this &mdash; and it doesn&rsquo;t even involve moving the affected body part at all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cant-exercise-a-particular-muscle-strengthening-the-opposite-side-of-your-body-can-stop-it-wasting-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cant-exercise-a-particular-muscle-strengthening-the-opposite-side-of-your-body-can-stop-it-wasting-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CyberWest: A New Era of Growth for Western Australia's Cyber Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to be hosting the WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub, to be known as CyberWest.<br />
It's state's newly revamped, locally driven cyber security centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyberwest-a-new-era-of-growth-for-western-australias-cyber-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cyberwest-a-new-era-of-growth-for-western-australias-cyber-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU South West launch virtual village to connect Stateâ€™s creative tech industries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of WA&rsquo;s leading innovators, entrepreneurs and State Government Ministers joined in Bunbury for the official launch of WA&rsquo;s first creative tech innovation hub, to be known as the Creative Tech Village, which will be hosted by ECU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-south-west-launch-virtual-village-to-connect-states-creative-tech-industries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-south-west-launch-virtual-village-to-connect-states-creative-tech-industries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor named WA Nurse of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Lisa Whitehead has won the State's most prestigious nursing honour at the Department of Health's annual WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-named-wa-nurse-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-named-wa-nurse-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Alumna recognised as Joondalup's Citizen of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law Alumna Snezhana Stacey (nee Torgasheva) has been recognised as the City of Joondalup's Citizen of the Year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-recognised-as-joondalups-citizen-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-alumna-recognised-as-joondalups-citizen-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decor decisions: Why leaving it up to the kids helps them learn at school]]></title><description><![CDATA[New findings from a three year study led by ECU has found a direct link between furniture, student learning and teaching.&nbsp;Children said they learn better when they choose what they learn on, and that includes fitballs and ottomans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/decor-decisions-why-leaving-it-up-to-the-kids-helps-them-learn-at-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/decor-decisions-why-leaving-it-up-to-the-kids-helps-them-learn-at-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being flexible is key to protecting mental wellbeing in people with chronic pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found that for people living with chronic pain it&rsquo;s not necessarily how intense their pain is, but the extent to which it interferes with their daily life that can pose the biggest threat to their mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/being-flexible-is-key-to-protecting-mental-wellbeing-in-people-with-chronic-pain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/being-flexible-is-key-to-protecting-mental-wellbeing-in-people-with-chronic-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU teachers winning national recognition for excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dedicated teaching staff from Edith Cowan University have been nationally recognised for their outstanding contributions to student learning by Universities Australia&rsquo;s Awards&#8239;for&#8239;Teaching&#8239;Excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-teachers-winning-national-recognition-for-excellence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-teachers-winning-national-recognition-for-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PhD student US-bound after winning prestigious Fulbright Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centre for Precision Health's Shane Fernandez will spend four months at Indiana University to learn cutting edge tool to further his work investigating Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/phd-student-us-bound-after-winning-prestigious-fulbright-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 03:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/phd-student-us-bound-after-winning-prestigious-fulbright-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research helping young people fight MS wins funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[MS Australia has awarded Edith Cowan University (ECU) a grant to continue its research into how motor neuron behaviour contributes to muscle weakness in multiple sclerosis (MS), which will help fight against this increasingly common and debilitative disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-helping-young-people-fight-ms-wins-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/research-helping-young-people-fight-ms-wins-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic violence leave will be transformative for young children and families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backlash to the Federal Government&rsquo;s new paid domestic violence (DV) leave shows the need for more community education. DV leave will transform the lives of young children and families, and early childhood educators are well-placed to advocate for families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/domestic-violence-leave-will-be-transformative-for-young-children-and-families/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/domestic-violence-leave-will-be-transformative-for-young-children-and-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Achieving firsts awarding excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Charmaine Green, a Wajarri, Badimaya and Wilunyu woman of the Yamaji Nation, and a Research Fellow with the WA Centre for Rural Health in Geraldton, has become the first PhD to be awarded through Kurongkurl Katitjin, Edith Cowan University&rsquo;s (ECU) Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/achieving-firsts-awarding-excellence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/achieving-firsts-awarding-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking moment for landmark ECU city campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Main construction works have commenced on Edith Cowan University's newest campus &ndash; and the first comprehensive university to be situated within the Perth CBD.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/groundbreaking-moment-for-landmark-ecu-city-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/groundbreaking-moment-for-landmark-ecu-city-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could paramedics help address Australiaâ€™s healthcare shortage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This overlooked group of health professionals can do a lot more than work in ambulances and bring a unique skillset into primary healthcare settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/could-paramedics-help-address-australias-healthcare-shortage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/could-paramedics-help-address-australias-healthcare-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greener lithium products a step closer thanks to new ECU industry deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is partnering with Australia&rsquo;s first lithium manufacturer Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia to drive a greener, more sustainable future for lithium products. The collaboration is focussed on exploring ways to maximise the use of Australia&rsquo;s finite lithium resources, and potentially accelerate decarbonisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/greener-lithium-products-a-step-closer-thanks-to-new-ecu-industry-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/greener-lithium-products-a-step-closer-thanks-to-new-ecu-industry-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrowing humility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ms Zaheda (Zoe) Ghani, ECU Honorary Doctorate Recipient, champion of humanitarian causes and positive change in diversity and inclusion, was once a five year girl growing up in war torn Afghanistan who was desperate just for the opportunity to go to school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/harrowing-humility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/harrowing-humility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestigious lifetime achievement award for ECU filmmaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) today announced Associate Professor Cathy Henkel as the winner of the 2023 Stanley Hawes Award, a prestigious honour bestowed on a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the Australian documentary and factual sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/prestigious-lifetime-achievement-award-for-ecu-filmmaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/prestigious-lifetime-achievement-award-for-ecu-filmmaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researcher acknowledged in Federal Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor John Olynyk was in Canberra to speak at the Parliamentary Friends of Haemochromatosis event and received special mention in a speech to the House of Representatives the following day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-acknowledged-in-federal-parliament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-acknowledged-in-federal-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your own personal midwife: ECU program offers unique support for expecting parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going through pregnancy, welcoming a child into the world and then learning to be their parent is an epic journey full of ups and downs. The good news is anyone who is expecting a child can have someone with a passion for pregnancy care in their corner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/your-own-personal-midwife-ecu-program-offers-unique-support-for-expecting-parents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/your-own-personal-midwife-ecu-program-offers-unique-support-for-expecting-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need to remember what our international students have been through during the pandemic - and continue supporting them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign students have had a tougher time than many and may still be feel the effects of a tumultuous few years as the new university year kicks off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/we-need-to-remember-what-our-international-students-have-been-through-during-the-pandemic-and-continue-supporting-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/we-need-to-remember-what-our-international-students-have-been-through-during-the-pandemic-and-continue-supporting-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graduating with a deeper meaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU graduates are as diverse as they come, hailing from every background, culture and perspective we could ever have imagined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/graduating-with-a-deeper-meaning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/graduating-with-a-deeper-meaning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drawings reveal gender bias in math, but experts say the future looks bright for women in STEM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two global studies which asked school students to draw their perception of mathematics have revealed children commonly associate maths teachers with women, and working mathematicians with men. However, the results revealed more females want to work in STEM industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/drawings-reveal-gender-bias-in-math-but-experts-say-the-future-looks-bright-for-women-in-stem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/drawings-reveal-gender-bias-in-math-but-experts-say-the-future-looks-bright-for-women-in-stem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can I come, too? How tourism can include people whose health conditions usually keep them at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 20 per cent of the world's population suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or mental disorders, which significantly impacts them and the travel sector as a whole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/can-i-come-too-how-tourism-can-include-people-whose-health-conditions-usually-keep-them-at-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/can-i-come-too-how-tourism-can-include-people-whose-health-conditions-usually-keep-them-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passionate professional joins ECU in driving regional futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accomplished local professional Kristy Gillian has been appointed as the Strategic Initiatives Manager at Edith Cowan University South West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/passionate-professional-joins-ecu-in-driving-regional-futures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/passionate-professional-joins-ecu-in-driving-regional-futures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West main-lining new scholarship opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been awarded a $1.4million grant to deliver 25 scholarships at its South West campus, commencing in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-main-lining-new-scholarship-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-main-lining-new-scholarship-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorraine Hammond opinion: Hundreds of teachers take part in Fogarty EDvance School Improvement Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fogarty EDvance School Improvement Program challenges communities by enhancing the capacity of educational leaders to address the complexity in their schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/lorraine-hammond-opinion-hundreds-of-teachers-take-part-in-fogarty-edvance-school-improvement-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/lorraine-hammond-opinion-hundreds-of-teachers-take-part-in-fogarty-edvance-school-improvement-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Executive Dean to lead ECU School of Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has appointed Professor Caroline Mansfield as Executive Dean of the School of Education. Professor Mansfield has an extensive career in both education and research, in the area of teacher resilience and wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-executive-dean-to-lead-ecu-school-of-education/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-executive-dean-to-lead-ecu-school-of-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From sword swallowers to acrobats, contortionists, and clowns: New research to help prevent injury in circus artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researcher Dr Joanna Nicholas is among an international group of researchers who have created the first standardised framework for injury reporting in circus artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-sword-swallowers-to-acrobats-contortionists-and-clowns-new-research-to-help-prevent-injury-in-circus-artists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-sword-swallowers-to-acrobats-contortionists-and-clowns-new-research-to-help-prevent-injury-in-circus-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacinda Ardernâ€™s resignation sets â€˜perfectâ€™ leadership example]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand's Prime Minister is stepping down of her own accord, a fitting end to a tenure marked by self-awareness, transparency and humility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/jacinda-arderns-resignation-sets-perfect-leadership-example/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/jacinda-arderns-resignation-sets-perfect-leadership-example/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU scientists help bring ecological ocean drama to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bringing the marine environment to life on the big screen for the new movie blockbuster Blueback, was made possible with the help of ECU marine scientists and the world-class equipment used by staff and students. The film depicts the escalating global climate crisis and the state of the world&rsquo;s oceans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-scientists-help-bring-ecological-ocean-drama-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-scientists-help-bring-ecological-ocean-drama-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran broadcaster returns to ECU for world leading research that helped save his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Australia's longest running radio broadcasters has returned to ECU to discuss the medical science research that helped him recover from cancer. Robyn Williams ABC Radio National's The Science Show has been on-air for 50 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/veteran-broadcaster-returns-to-ecu-for-world-leading-research-that-helped-save-his-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/veteran-broadcaster-returns-to-ecu-for-world-leading-research-that-helped-save-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An education doesnâ€™t just make you smarter - it protects your gut. Seriously.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve long known education is important for many aspects of life, but now a new benefit has been discovered: it can look after your gut health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/an-education-doesnt-just-make-you-smarter-it-protects-your-gut-seriously/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/an-education-doesnt-just-make-you-smarter-it-protects-your-gut-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fee-free TAFE courses will only fix part of skills shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will take time for the benefits of additional trainees to flow through to employers, depending on the enrolment rates and duration of the programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fee-free-tafe-courses-will-only-fix-part-of-skills-shortage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fee-free-tafe-courses-will-only-fix-part-of-skills-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are your New Yearâ€™s exercise resolutions going? What goal motivation tips will â€” and wonâ€™t â€” help keep you on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new ECU study has shown when it comes to sticking to our new year's exercise routine it may all boil down to your reasons for wanting to exercise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-are-your-new-years-exercise-resolutions-going-what-goal-motivation-tips-will-and-wont-help-keep-you-on-track/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-are-your-new-years-exercise-resolutions-going-what-goal-motivation-tips-will-and-wont-help-keep-you-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 ECU Media Awards celebrate media savvy researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University&rsquo;s annual Media Awards celebrate the extraordinary efforts of ECU researchers who dedicate their time and energy to engage with the media to share their findings and enhance the University&rsquo;s global reputation for world-leading research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/2022-ecu-media-awards-celebrate-media-savvy-researchers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/2022-ecu-media-awards-celebrate-media-savvy-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant to help boost HPV vaccination among Aboriginal youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has been awarded more than $900,000 in grant funding to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among young Aboriginal people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/grant-to-help-boost-hpv-vaccination-among-aboriginal-youth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 04:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/grant-to-help-boost-hpv-vaccination-among-aboriginal-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3D teacher training gets a big boost at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new collaboration between the School of Education and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia will see the introduction of the very latest in global printing technologies, with the installation of state-of-the-art UltiMaker 3D printers. A new PhD scholarship to investigate the use of 3D technologies in secondary schools will also be on offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/3d-teacher-training-gets-a-big-boost-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/3d-teacher-training-gets-a-big-boost-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise is medicine for cancer and every dose counts - even in late stages of the disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even a single bout of exercise can produce anti-cancer proteins called myokines, which can significantly suppress tumour growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-is-medicine-for-cancer-and-every-dose-counts-even-in-late-stages-of-the-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-is-medicine-for-cancer-and-every-dose-counts-even-in-late-stages-of-the-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU exercise scientist awarded prestigious Cancer Council Western Australia Postdoctoral Fellowship]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will see $225,000 go towards work which may soon change how we treat cancer patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-exercise-scientist-awarded-prestigious-cancer-council-western-australia-postdoctoral-fellowship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-exercise-scientist-awarded-prestigious-cancer-council-western-australia-postdoctoral-fellowship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU builds toolkit for climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lotterywest grant will enable ECU to develop a toolkit that provides practical information and support for community service organisations and their staff around climate change and the social justice issues it raises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-builds-toolkit-for-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-builds-toolkit-for-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texts help busy parents prepare kindy kids for school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents have been encouraged to keep checking their mobile phones by school teachers in a bid to help them better support children&rsquo;s learning in readiness for school. Known as Kindytxt, text messages have been sent to parents three times a week providing them with home activities to encourage children&rsquo;s learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/texts-help-busy-parents-prepare-kindy-kids-for-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/texts-help-busy-parents-prepare-kindy-kids-for-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six-year-old's face self-esteem issues because of their personal values&#8239;]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research led by ECU surveyed 722 children between the ages of six and 12 to assess what values they held and how it impacted their opinions of themselves.&nbsp;It's the first research of its kind around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/six-year-olds-face-self-esteem-issues-because-of-their-personal-values8239/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/six-year-olds-face-self-esteem-issues-because-of-their-personal-values8239/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU community saves 1 million plastic bottles from landfill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University and ECU Student Guild&rsquo;s commitment to sustainability has reached a new milestone with the University celebrating saving more than 1.2 million plastic bottles from landfill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-community-saves-1-million-plastic-bottles-from-landfill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-community-saves-1-million-plastic-bottles-from-landfill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday opening hours 2022-2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening hours for ECU services supporting future, current and graduating students will be limited over the Christmas-New Year break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2022-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2022-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU part of Australian expertise providing a new approach for common iron overload disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prestigious New England Journal of Medicine has sought the expertise of Professor John Olynyk to update the medical world on all things haemochromatosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-part-of-australian-expertise-providing-a-new-approach-for-common-iron-overload-disorder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-part-of-australian-expertise-providing-a-new-approach-for-common-iron-overload-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centre for Precision Health stars on the screen at international conference in LA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU's research institute was the headline act at the massive American Society for Human Genetics Annual Meeting, with a film showcasing CPH's ground breaking work shown to thousands of the industry's biggest names.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/centre-for-precision-health-stars-on-the-screen-at-international-conference-in-la/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/centre-for-precision-health-stars-on-the-screen-at-international-conference-in-la/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reigning top of the field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Hongqi Sun is one of the most-cited academics in the world, among the top 1 per cent of researchers worldwide. This now marks the fourth year in a row Professor Sun has been named a Highly Cited Researcher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/reigning-top-of-the-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/reigning-top-of-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Itâ€™s not them, itâ€™s you: why potatoes donâ€™t deserve their bad reputation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though spuds may not have all of the same benefits as other vegies, they can still be part of a healthy diet - so long as they're prepared the right way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/its-not-them-its-you-why-potatoes-dont-deserve-their-bad-reputation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/its-not-them-its-you-why-potatoes-dont-deserve-their-bad-reputation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researcher wins prestigious grant by applying Artificial Intelligence to the medical world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Zulqarnain Gilani is one of a select group of academics to receive a Raine Priming Grant - but has also been singled out among the cohort for a prestigious individual acknowledgement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-wins-prestigious-grant-by-applying-artificial-intelligence-to-the-medical-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-wins-prestigious-grant-by-applying-artificial-intelligence-to-the-medical-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of WA primary students celebrate their university graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of WA students aged between seven and 14 have farewelled the final semester of university, graduating from The Children&rsquo;s University of WA at special ceremonies held across Perth and Albany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hundreds-of-wa-primary-students-celebrate-their-university-graduation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hundreds-of-wa-primary-students-celebrate-their-university-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU training Government to improve â€˜Carbon Literacyâ€™]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carbon reduction has a key role to play in moving towards a more sustainable future &mdash; so the School of Business and Law is ensuring workplaces are prepared for the shift and have the knowledge to contribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-training-government-to-improve-carbon-literacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-training-government-to-improve-carbon-literacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA should have foreseen Qatar World Cup shemozzle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest international sporting event ever held in a Muslim country has shone a spotlight it seems both the host nation and the organising body are finding far too bright. But what did they expect?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fifa-should-have-foreseen-qatar-world-cup-shemozzle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/fifa-should-have-foreseen-qatar-world-cup-shemozzle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch a break: higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk late in life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking bones can be life changing events, especially as we age &mdash; but research from ECU's Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute has revealed there may be something you can do to help reduce your risk of fractures later in life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/catch-a-break-higher-vitamin-k-intake-linked-to-lower-bone-fracture-risk-late-in-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/catch-a-break-higher-vitamin-k-intake-linked-to-lower-bone-fracture-risk-late-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changemakers and inspiring leaders recognised at ECU Alumni Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network 10 journalist and presenter Narelda Jacobs was one of eight outstanding ECU Alumni celebrated at the University&rsquo;s prestigious Alumni Awards ceremony. Narelda is a journalism trailblazer and powerful voice for change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/changemakers-and-inspiring-leaders-recognised-at-ecu-alumni-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/changemakers-and-inspiring-leaders-recognised-at-ecu-alumni-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Put the kettle on! How black tea (and other favourites) may help your health later in life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to flavonoids, a daily cuppa could help you to enjoy better cardiovascular health late in life &mdash; however if you&rsquo;re not a tea drinker, there are other things you can add to your diet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/put-the-kettle-on-how-black-tea-and-other-favourites-may-help-your-health-later-in-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/put-the-kettle-on-how-black-tea-and-other-favourites-may-help-your-health-later-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU staff continue to inspire at annual awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 22 individuals and teams were honoured at Edith Cowan University&rsquo;s Vice-Chancellor&rsquo;s Staff Excellence Awards held on Friday, 18 November at ECU Joondalup Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-continue-to-inspire-at-annual-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 03:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-staff-continue-to-inspire-at-annual-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working out to fight back against breast cancer treatment side effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radiotherapy has emerged as an important component of breast cancer treatment, but can lead to cancer-related fatigue and negatively impact patients&rsquo; health-related quality of life. ECU research has revealed exercise may make life more tolerable for patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/working-out-to-fight-back-against-breast-cancer-treatment-side-effects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/working-out-to-fight-back-against-breast-cancer-treatment-side-effects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU welcomes move to wipe student loans for remote area healthcare workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Federal Government legislation gives nurse practitioners an extra incentive go bush &mdash; and further their studies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-welcomes-move-to-wipe-student-loans-for-remote-area-healthcare-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-welcomes-move-to-wipe-student-loans-for-remote-area-healthcare-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU will light up orange for 16 Days in WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is proud to support 16 Days in WA, a campaign that unites and inspires communities across Western Australia. For 16 days our Chancellery Building will be lit up in orange as part of a State-wide effort to encourage change to stop violence against women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-will-light-up-orange-for-16-days-in-wa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-will-light-up-orange-for-16-days-in-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shining student stars of ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a clean sweep of High Distinctions, Bachelor of Computer Science graduate Poojan Sharma was recognised for the third year in a row as one of ECU's Top 100 students. To top that, Poojan was presented with the Vice-Chancellor&rsquo;s Award for Contribution to University Life for 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shining-student-stars-of-ecu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/shining-student-stars-of-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU part of national taskforce clarifying prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the prevalence of the age-related disease, there has been ambiguity regarding how sarcopenia should be defined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-part-of-national-taskforce-clarifying-prevention-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-sarcopenia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-part-of-national-taskforce-clarifying-prevention-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-sarcopenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU part of international taskforce clarifying prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the prevalence of the age-related disease, there has been ambiguity regarding how sarcopenia should be defined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-part-of-international-taskforce-clarifying-prevention-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-sarcopenia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-part-of-international-taskforce-clarifying-prevention-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-sarcopenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researchers awarded top marks in the nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian newspaper&rsquo;s Research Awards 2023 has announced three ECU researchers are the nation&rsquo;s top leader in their research fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-awarded-top-marks-in-the-nation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researchers-awarded-top-marks-in-the-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU researcher wins national support for dementia blood test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation has awarded Dr Prashant Bharadwaj funding to develop a new way to diagnose and treat neurological conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-wins-national-support-for-dementia-blood-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-wins-national-support-for-dementia-blood-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU cyber security expert goes global]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Associate Dean of Computing and Security Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland has won Business Events Perth's 2022 Aspire Awards, which will see him travel to meet with other global cyber experts in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-cyber-security-expert-goes-global/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-cyber-security-expert-goes-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less gym time, same results: Why â€˜loweringâ€™ weights is all you need to do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good news for all: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results, if you know how to efficiently work your muscles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/less-gym-time-same-results-why-lowering-weights-is-all-you-need-to-do/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/less-gym-time-same-results-why-lowering-weights-is-all-you-need-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[â€˜Little Aussie Bugsâ€™ to teach children how to be healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a successful trial, every WA day care centre will have a series of fun kids books to help foster healthy habits in youngsters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/little-aussie-bugs-to-teach-children-how-to-be-healthy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/little-aussie-bugs-to-teach-children-how-to-be-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor appointed Editor-in-Chief of prestigious research journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Lisa Whitehead's decades of experience and has seen her chosen to lead the Australian College of Nursing's official peer-review publication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-appointed-editor-in-chief-of-prestigious-research-journal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-appointed-editor-in-chief-of-prestigious-research-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I had nothing to eat": new study provides insights into why young people burgle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study investigating why young people commit burglary has found most stole from need rather than greed and they often learned the tricks of the trade from peers or family members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/i-had-nothing-to-eat-new-study-provides-insights-into-why-young-people-burgle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/i-had-nothing-to-eat-new-study-provides-insights-into-why-young-people-burgle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[â€˜Little Aussie Bugsâ€™ to teach children how be healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a successful trial, every WA day care centre will have a series of fun kids books to help foster healthy habits in youngsters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/little-aussie-bugs-to-teach-children-how-be-healthy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/little-aussie-bugs-to-teach-children-how-be-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for five year old students to learn how to protect themselves online]]></title><description><![CDATA[More children than ever are using the internet, and they&rsquo;re using it younger than ever before. Now, a new report led by ECU has recommended additional consultation around cybersecurity curriculum needs to occur, starting with five year old students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/calls-for-five-year-old-students-to-learn-how-to-protect-themselves-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/calls-for-five-year-old-students-to-learn-how-to-protect-themselves-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game-changing ECU education project honoured at national tech awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s leading tech awards has praised an interactive online game designed and created by ECU researchers, which aims to teach teens about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/game-changing-ecu-education-project-honoured-at-national-tech-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/game-changing-ecu-education-project-honoured-at-national-tech-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss and learnings shared, and all are welcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[In commemoration of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, an upcoming community event in Margaret River, supported by Edith Cowan University (ECU), aims to spark a community conversation about the experience of being bereaved by suicide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/loss-and-learnings-shared-and-all-are-welcome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/loss-and-learnings-shared-and-all-are-welcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU a leading part of national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brain injury project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, clinicians, and people who have lived with brain injuries to try ensure the multi million-dollar initiative meets the specific needs of First Nations Australians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-a-leading-part-of-national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-brain-injury-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-a-leading-part-of-national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-brain-injury-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making workplace health and safety a priority for business leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[New project sees ECU's Centre for Workplace and Wellbeing meet with executives to determine how to best improve conditions in large companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/making-workplace-health-and-safety-a-priority-for-business-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/making-workplace-health-and-safety-a-priority-for-business-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and the Eagles collaborate on how sport connects communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University South West collaborated with the West Coast Eagles to bring a unique opportunity to the ECU Bunbury Campus to hear about the power of sport to drive connections in our regional communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-the-eagles-collaborate-on-how-sport-connects-communities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-the-eagles-collaborate-on-how-sport-connects-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU stands together with the Iranian community]]></title><description><![CDATA[On behalf of Edith Cowan University, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steve Chapman CBE has extended support for the University's Iranian community at this time of upheaval and offered most sincere sympathies to the people of Iran and to all those affected by this crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-stands-together-with-the-iranian-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-stands-together-with-the-iranian-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to give Indigenous kids the right start in life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost one-in-three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children commence school in WA with at least two developmental vulnerabilities. So what can be done?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/time-to-give-indigenous-kids-the-right-start-in-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/time-to-give-indigenous-kids-the-right-start-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU has jumped in world-wide university rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steve Chapman CBE announced he was delighted that the release of the new Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 has seen ECU jump to a new level in world rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-has-jumped-in-world-wide-university-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-has-jumped-in-world-wide-university-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing health research to everyone who needs it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new registry will allow those wanting to play a part in creating new therapies and medical breakthroughs to participate in studies relevant to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bringing-health-research-to-everyone-who-needs-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/bringing-health-research-to-everyone-who-needs-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gender Equity Regional Roundtable]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, 7 October 2022, CEO for Gender Equity Member, Professor Cobie Rudd, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) and head of Edith Cowan University (ECU) South West hosted the first regional CEO Roundtable on gender equity for the State, with Western Australia&rsquo;s leading gender equity-based organisation, CEOs for Gender Equity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/gender-equity-regional-roundtable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/gender-equity-regional-roundtable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perth university lecturer to lead new attack on cyber attackers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Senior Lecturer Dr Mohi Ahmed is leading a new charge to beat online hackers at their own game by developing RansomCoin dataset. The technology could allow tracing of ransomware-related bitcoin transactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/perth-university-lecturer-to-lead-new-attack-on-cyber-attackers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/perth-university-lecturer-to-lead-new-attack-on-cyber-attackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga and science helping sax players keep calm and carry on]]></title><description><![CDATA[A live performance at ECU is set to show how sports science and yoga can help prevent injury in saxophonists and keep them in peak mental and physical condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/yoga-and-science-helping-sax-players-keep-calm-and-carry-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/yoga-and-science-helping-sax-players-keep-calm-and-carry-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sisters in study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alongside more than 1,500 ECU students who crossed the graduation stage recently were Iluka sisters Hannah and Lucy Norris. They both graduated with a Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations. Incidentally, the sisters had no idea they&rsquo;d applied for the same degree in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sisters-in-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/sisters-in-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover your pathway to university]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chose life in high school? Didn&rsquo;t study ATAR? Or worried you won&rsquo;t get the ATAR score you hoped for? You&rsquo;re not alone there. Thankfully, you don&rsquo;t need an ATAR to gain entry to university. Just ask ECU Psychology &amp; Addiction Studies Honours graduate Dana Pringle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/discover-your-pathway-to-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/discover-your-pathway-to-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study finds radiation risk at historic WA nuclear test site 70 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half a century since Britain conducted the first nuclear tests in Australia, at the Montebello Islands in WA&rsquo;s north, marine scientists have discovered there remains a radiation risk to marine life and tourists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-finds-radiation-risk-at-historic-wa-nuclear-test-site-70-years-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-finds-radiation-risk-at-historic-wa-nuclear-test-site-70-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West local to lead Stateâ€™s new innovation hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Alumnus Mat Lewis will bring years of regional and international experience to the role overseeing regional WA's burgeoning creative enterprises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-local-to-lead-states-new-innovation-hub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-local-to-lead-states-new-innovation-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West local to lead Stateâ€™s new innovation hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU Alumnus Mat Lewis will bring years of regional and international experience to the role overseeing regional WA's burgeoning creative enterprises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-local-to-lead-states-new-innovation-hub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-local-to-lead-states-new-innovation-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hair dye is helping conservation of WAâ€™s sea lion population]]></title><description><![CDATA[An innovative new project is using human hair dye on Australian sea lions at Carnac and Seal Islands off the coast of Perth to track and learn about the local population.Researchers hope the findings will allow them more insight to better protect the endangered species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-hair-dye-is-helping-conservation-of-was-sea-lion-population/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-hair-dye-is-helping-conservation-of-was-sea-lion-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A key element to addressing Australia's nursing shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The type of person studying nursing has changed - and we need to make sure they make it into the workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-key-element-to-addressing-australias-nursing-shortage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-key-element-to-addressing-australias-nursing-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop insisting I mourn for a Queen who led an institution that did immeasurable damage to Indigenous peoples]]></title><description><![CDATA[The insistence that we must mourn the Queen is cringeworthy. Such a mindset is befitting of a colony, not a culturally diverse, modern nation. But more to the point, such a mindset is disrespectful to First Nations people, writes Professor Braden Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stop-insisting-i-mourn-for-a-queen-who-led-an-institution-that-did-immeasurable-damage-to-indigenous-peoples/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stop-insisting-i-mourn-for-a-queen-who-led-an-institution-that-did-immeasurable-damage-to-indigenous-peoples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU School of Business and Law number one for quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list award is the latest in a number of recent accolades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-business-and-law-number-one-for-quality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-business-and-law-number-one-for-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU and IBM partner to bridge industry-ready skills gapâ€¯]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and IBM are creating opportunities for students to &lsquo;Earn As They Learn&rsquo; by providing applied industry experience with IBM and their clients. The internship program focusses on current and emerging high demand skill areas key to WA&rsquo;s digital economy, including user experience designers, software engineers, data scientists, mobile application developers and project managers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-ibm-partner-to-bridge-industry-ready-skills-gap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-and-ibm-partner-to-bridge-industry-ready-skills-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improving food security across Western Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a number of reasons, many people find it challenging to access the food they need to keep healthy &mdash; and a newly launched ECU initiative aims to tackle this issue throughout the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/improving-food-security-across-western-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/improving-food-security-across-western-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU to lead collaborative projects investigating Cockburn Sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU marine science researchers will lead three research topics which will play a vital role in improving one of Perth&rsquo;s most important marine ecosystems. The projects are part of a three-year, $13.5 million research partnership between the WA Government and Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) focussing on Cockburn Sound as part of the Westport Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-lead-collaborative-projects-investigating-cockburn-sound/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-lead-collaborative-projects-investigating-cockburn-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart charging accelerating the future of electric trucks in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[While sales of electric vehicles continue to rise each year across Australia, the push towards renewable power in the local trucking sector has been lagging behind due to a lack of charging infrastructure. However, new research out of ECU shows electric power may be viable for industry in the very near future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/smart-charging-accelerating-the-future-of-electric-trucks-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/smart-charging-accelerating-the-future-of-electric-trucks-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music careers instrumentally misunderstood]]></title><description><![CDATA[New ECU research has shined a light on the critical role parent values and assumptions play in influencing, or discouraging, high-achieving students to pursue a career in music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/music-careers-instrumentally-misunderstood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/music-careers-instrumentally-misunderstood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing must be reinvented]]></title><description><![CDATA[The profession's origins in religion, the military and misogyny continue to be felt and have led to many of the problems faced today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/nursing-must-be-reinvented/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/nursing-must-be-reinvented/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can â€˜random noiseâ€™ unlock our learning potential?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emerging technology could greatly help those with learning difficulties and other neurological conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/can-random-noise-unlock-our-learning-potential/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/can-random-noise-unlock-our-learning-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long does it take for seagrass to recover? What more swans could mean for estuary ecosystems]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an Australian first, scientists from ECU have determined how long it takes for seagrass to recover after grazing by swans. The regrowth was tracked weekly to fortnightly over a three-month period, leading to the first official recordings of seagrass recovery times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-long-does-it-take-for-seagrass-to-recover-what-more-swans-could-mean-for-estuary-ecosystems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-long-does-it-take-for-seagrass-to-recover-what-more-swans-could-mean-for-estuary-ecosystems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contemporary painter's lens of Western Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new art exhibition at Edith Cowan University (ECU) features videogame-inspired paintings that explore the complexities of Western Australia&rsquo;s intersecting cultural perspectives, practices and histories during the pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/contemporary-painters-lens-of-western-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/contemporary-painters-lens-of-western-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New robot technology to deliver tactical advantage to the Australian Defence Force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Government has awarded Edith Cowan University (ECU) scientists a $150,000 grant to work alongside leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies to design technology that teaches defence force robots to read hand gestures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-robot-technology-to-deliver-tactical-advantage-to-the-australian-defence-force/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-robot-technology-to-deliver-tactical-advantage-to-the-australian-defence-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pill-testing research shows governments need to do more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study monitoring a community-led pill-testing service at a music festival has found the vast majority of attendees would discard drugs found to contain unexpected substances &mdash; which could have a big impact on preventing overdoses and drug-related deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pill-testing-research-shows-governments-need-to-do-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/pill-testing-research-shows-governments-need-to-do-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU supports Equal Pay Day 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, 29 August 2022, ECU recognises Equal Pay Day, an initiative of the Workplace Gender and Equality Agency (WGEA) which continues to highlight gender pay discrepancies in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-equal-pay-day-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-supports-equal-pay-day-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU courses and academics raising the bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU continues to rise in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, with this year&rsquo;s ShanghaiRankings recognising the University for its teaching and learning excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-courses-and-academics-raising-the-bar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-courses-and-academics-raising-the-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students rate ECU as nationâ€™s top public university]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2021 Student Experience Survey National report released this week reaffirms ECU&rsquo;s position as the nation&rsquo;s leading public university for student experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/students-rate-ecu-as-nations-top-public-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/students-rate-ecu-as-nations-top-public-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The â€˜invisibility of childrenâ€™ of veterans needs to stop â€“ letâ€™s support their wellbeing instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children of veterans can suffer when their military family member has service-related physical or mental health conditions. Researchers have developed age and culturally appropriate resources to help children, parents and educators to navigate these unique challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-invisibility-of-children-of-veterans-needs-to-stop-lets-support-their-wellbeing-instead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-invisibility-of-children-of-veterans-needs-to-stop-lets-support-their-wellbeing-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transform your career with a human-focused MBA from ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Master of Business Administration can take your career to new heights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/transform-your-career-with-a-human-focused-mba-from-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/transform-your-career-with-a-human-focused-mba-from-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will technology save us from the climate emergency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology is often seen as the engine of social change. But this ignores the cultural forces and changes that enable technological shifts, as well as the fact that technology is often used to preserve the status quo, rather than usher in change, argues Professor Lelia Green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/will-technology-save-us-from-the-climate-emergency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/will-technology-save-us-from-the-climate-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor awarded international Fellowship for outstanding contribution to horticultural science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Professor Zora Singh has been elected a Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at an awards ceremony held in Chicago, in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-awarded-international-fellowship-for-outstanding-contribution-to-horticultural-science/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-awarded-international-fellowship-for-outstanding-contribution-to-horticultural-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative program widens participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new ECU report has evaluated an innovative solution to expanding subject options for year 11 and 12 students to help maximise their potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovative-program-widens-participation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/innovative-program-widens-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we can better support the "super nurses" serving our remote communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sheer amount of clinical knowledge required by remote nurses means extra education and on the job support are needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-we-can-better-support-the-super-nurses-serving-our-remote-communities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-we-can-better-support-the-super-nurses-serving-our-remote-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New partnership brings accessible film study opportunities to ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has forged a new partnership with not-for-profit organisation Bus Stop Films to deliver a one-year accessible film studies program for people living with intellectual disability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-partnership-brings-accessible-film-study-opportunities-to-ecu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-partnership-brings-accessible-film-study-opportunities-to-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inaugural Taryn Fiebig Award winner announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Classical Voice student Erin Strle has been awarded the inaugural Taryn Fiebig Award, thanks to the generous support of The Humanity Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inaugural-taryn-fiebig-award-winner-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inaugural-taryn-fiebig-award-winner-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why â€˜How to Build Sex Roomâ€™ is more than just voyeuristic titillation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix's "How to Build a Sex Room" offers a compelling and voyeuristic insight into the sex lives of others, and is also valuable in educating and enlightening its audience - particularly older viewers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-how-to-build-sex-room-is-more-than-just-voyeuristic-titillation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-how-to-build-sex-room-is-more-than-just-voyeuristic-titillation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STEM skills sought for the knowledge economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With STEM skills now required for 75 per cent of jobs in the world&rsquo;s fastest growing industries, why not shift your focus in this direction? ECU could be your ticket to get there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stem-skills-sought-for-the-knowledge-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stem-skills-sought-for-the-knowledge-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise answer: Research shows itâ€™s how often you do it, not how much]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should we do a little bit every day, or a few longer sessions per week? It appears one approach is far more beneficial than the other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-answer-research-shows-its-how-often-you-do-it-not-how-much/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/exercise-answer-research-shows-its-how-often-you-do-it-not-how-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU amongst Australian universities responding to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) has received national recognition for its contribution in delivering support to Australia&rsquo;s neighbours and helping stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following an outbreak in Indonesia in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-amongst-australian-universities-responding-to-foot-and-mouth-disease-fmd-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-amongst-australian-universities-responding-to-foot-and-mouth-disease-fmd-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universities are the key to transformational leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Culture&rsquo; is the perfect scapegoat for many problems as it can seem as if no one is truly responsible for remedying the issue. In truth, it's up to leadership to make the necessary changes, so we need to make sure our business leaders are suitably trained to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/universities-are-the-key-to-transformational-leadership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/universities-are-the-key-to-transformational-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The creative drive that shapes the lives of artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new documentary tells the story of WA artist Ross Seaton, the 'Walking Man', through the eyes of ECU Honorary Professor Ted Snell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-creative-drive-that-shapes-the-lives-of-artists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-creative-drive-that-shapes-the-lives-of-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help for parents â€˜winging itâ€™ on curbing their kidâ€™s mobile use]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a source of conflict in many households and there needs to be official guidelines to help parents over their kids' digital media use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/help-for-parents-winging-it-on-curbing-their-kids-mobile-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/help-for-parents-winging-it-on-curbing-their-kids-mobile-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help for parents &lsquo;winging it&rsquo; on curbing their kids' mobile use]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a source of conflict in many households and there needs to be official guidelines to help parents over their kids' digital media use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/help-for-parents-lsquowinging-itrsquo-on-curbing-their-kids-mobile-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/help-for-parents-lsquowinging-itrsquo-on-curbing-their-kids-mobile-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Award is recognition of ECUâ€™s leadership in gender equity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sustained leadership work of ECU, in ensuring gender equity, diversity and inclusion are front and centre on the agenda, has been recognised by a new national award and the first such award in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-award-is-recognition-of-ecus-leadership-in-gender-equity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-award-is-recognition-of-ecus-leadership-in-gender-equity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU partnership to drive early childhood teacher recruitment as demand grows nationally]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scholarship initiative between Edith Cowan University (ECU) and G8 Education is set to help meet the growing demand for early childhood teachers, as another 34,000 jobs will need to be filled in the sector in the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partnership-to-drive-early-childhood-teacher-recruitment-as-demand-grows-nationally/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-partnership-to-drive-early-childhood-teacher-recruitment-as-demand-grows-nationally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU nursing students valued as they learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partnership with St John of God Bunbury Hospital will see students earn a wage while also helping to address the ongoing healthcare shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-nursing-students-valued-as-they-learn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-nursing-students-valued-as-they-learn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job sharing: Is it one of the answers to equity, diversity, and the skills shortage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Job sharing in the film industry could potentially give industry experience to new talent while also easing the burden on overworked and exhausted existing talent, writes PhD candidate and sessional lecturer Brad Nisbet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/job-sharing-is-it-one-of-the-answers-to-equity-diversity-and-the-skills-shortage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/job-sharing-is-it-one-of-the-answers-to-equity-diversity-and-the-skills-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could acupuncture help ward off diabetes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses &mdash; and now a new study shows acupuncture could also help fight one of the 21st century&rsquo;s biggest health challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/could-acupuncture-help-ward-off-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/could-acupuncture-help-ward-off-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aboriginal and Islander stars shine light on role sport and education play in discrimination, diversity, and inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECU community recently welcomed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian sporting legends Cathy Freeman OAM, Casey Conway and Alicia Janz to discuss their personal and professional experiences, and this year&rsquo;s NAIDOC theme: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/aboriginal-and-islander-stars-shine-light-on-role-sport-and-education-play-in-discrimination-diversity-and-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/aboriginal-and-islander-stars-shine-light-on-role-sport-and-education-play-in-discrimination-diversity-and-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU School of Business and Law earns global recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than 6 per cent business schools in the world are deemed worthy of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business' prestigious accreditation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-business-and-law-earns-global-recognition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-school-of-business-and-law-earns-global-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can offering choice help equality gestures have more impact?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Pride jumper furore has shown making inclusivity mandatory may not be the best approach to promote acceptance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/can-offering-choice-help-equality-gestures-have-more-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/can-offering-choice-help-equality-gestures-have-more-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West teams unite on shared goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU and WA Country Health Service have signed a memorandum of understanding which will build a brighter future for health in our State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-teams-unite-on-shared-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/south-west-teams-unite-on-shared-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mining workers kept safe from radiation thanks to ECU research]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mining and resources sector will better protect its workers thanks to new national radiation exposure guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mining-workers-kept-safe-from-radiation-thanks-to-ecu-research/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/mining-workers-kept-safe-from-radiation-thanks-to-ecu-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Government seeks advice from ECU supply chain expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associate Professor Flavio Macau was the only Australian academic invited to speak at the 2022 Supply Chain Ministerial forum held in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/us-government-seeks-advice-from-ecu-supply-chain-expert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/us-government-seeks-advice-from-ecu-supply-chain-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make a positive difference with a scholarship from ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applying for a scholarship can be the first step towards building your dream career. ECU has a range of scholarships to help cover the costs associated with university, including course fees, textbooks, travel and other living expenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/make-a-positive-difference-with-a-scholarship-from-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/make-a-positive-difference-with-a-scholarship-from-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU joins collaboration to bolster research and development for WA agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU will partner in a new whole-of-sector science collaboration aimed at reinvigorating Western Australia&rsquo;s agricultural research and development capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-collaboration-to-bolster-research-and-development-for-wa-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-collaboration-to-bolster-research-and-development-for-wa-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National registry to offer new possibilities for Australiaâ€™s most common genetic condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $400,000 grant will help develop a new nation-wide patient database for healthcare providers, which will benefit people living with haemochromatosis significantly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-registry-to-offer-new-possibilities-for-australias-most-common-genetic-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/national-registry-to-offer-new-possibilities-for-australias-most-common-genetic-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimerâ€™s breakthrough: genetic link to gut disorders confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A world-first ECU study has confirmed the link between AD and gut health, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/alzheimers-breakthrough-genetic-link-to-gut-disorders-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/alzheimers-breakthrough-genetic-link-to-gut-disorders-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From paddocks to plates: helping create a healthier community]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has helped the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale become the first local council in WA to create an action plan to protect and promote healthy food in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-paddocks-to-plates-helping-create-a-healthier-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/from-paddocks-to-plates-helping-create-a-healthier-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Sports Science trainers lead to personal gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former swimmer and cancer survivor, tells how a chance glance at a flyer on an Edith Cowan University student run personal training program led to a life-changing achievement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-sports-science-trainers-lead-to-personal-gold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-sports-science-trainers-lead-to-personal-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting primary school students on the â€˜writeâ€™ track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first national survey to investigate how writing is taught in primary school has raised concerns about the frequency and nature of writing instruction in Australian classrooms. Edith Cowan University (ECU) has led a national team of researchers who recruited 310 teachers to participate in the study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/getting-primary-school-students-on-the-write-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/getting-primary-school-students-on-the-write-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetic discovery to improve lung cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treatment for the condition has improved in recent years &mdash; and a new Edith Cowan University study has found how to make it even more effective for all patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/genetic-discovery-to-improve-lung-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/genetic-discovery-to-improve-lung-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honour for a lifetime of dedication to research]]></title><description><![CDATA[The milestone accolade of Lifetime Honorary Fellow has been awarded to VC Professorial Research Fellow, David Broadhurst, Director of the Centre for Integrative Metabolomics &amp; Computational Biology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/honour-for-a-lifetime-of-dedication-to-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/honour-for-a-lifetime-of-dedication-to-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar strategy: ECU study reveals how homeowners can save hundreds on electricity bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent study out of ECU has revealed Australian households are not getting the maximum savings from their solar panels, because they are not installing systems containing their own energy storage. Researcher Aakash Hassan's findings could save Australian households up to $800 a year if implemented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/solar-strategy-ecu-study-reveals-how-homeowners-can-save-hundreds-on-electricity-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/solar-strategy-ecu-study-reveals-how-homeowners-can-save-hundreds-on-electricity-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Researcher achieves national recognition for â€˜clever pitchâ€™]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University (ECU) Researcher Kazi Yasin Islam has won the Vice Chancellors&rsquo; Award, in the Universities Australia pitch it clever competition for his idea to develop innovative wireless technology that can be used underwater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-achieves-national-recognition-for-clever-pitch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-researcher-achieves-national-recognition-for-clever-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthmatics may soon breathe easier thanks to new breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[An important research discovery could lead to more effective treatments for the world&rsquo;s 262 million asthma sufferers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/asthmatics-may-soon-breathe-easier-thanks-to-new-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/asthmatics-may-soon-breathe-easier-thanks-to-new-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State chooses ECU South West for new innovation hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub (WACTIH) will be the recipient of $1.2 million in funding from the McGowan Government over the next 4 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/state-chooses-ecu-south-west-for-new-innovation-hub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/state-chooses-ecu-south-west-for-new-innovation-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student doco â€˜strivesâ€™ andâ€¦ scores BAFTA nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspirational short film about a young athlete with cerebral palsy has earned a group of Edith Cowan University (ECU) students a prestigious BAFTA nomination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/student-doco-strives-and-scores-bafta-nomination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/student-doco-strives-and-scores-bafta-nomination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predicting the future: a quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/predicting-the-future-a-quick-easy-scan-can-reveal-late-life-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/predicting-the-future-a-quick-easy-scan-can-reveal-late-life-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[â€˜Travel therapyâ€™: Could holidays help mental health and wellbeing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new cross-disciplinary ECU paper proposes tourism could be an industry that can provide real health benefits, even for conditions as serious and complex as dementia or depression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/travel-therapy-could-holidays-help-mental-health-and-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/travel-therapy-could-holidays-help-mental-health-and-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestigious Fellowship to help prevent falls in older Australians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute's Dr Marc Sim was one of just four WA academics to be awarded the honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/prestigious-fellowship-to-help-prevent-falls-in-older-australians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/prestigious-fellowship-to-help-prevent-falls-in-older-australians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-million-dollar grant set to change the future of WAâ€™s Aboriginal children]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has identified opportunities for improvements in the way research is conducted with Noongar people and Aboriginal people on Noongar country. It comes as ECU's Kurongkurl Katitjin was recently awarded a $3 million National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies 2021 grant, which aims to give Aboriginal children the best possible start to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/multi-million-dollar-grant-set-to-change-the-future-of-was-aboriginal-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/multi-million-dollar-grant-set-to-change-the-future-of-was-aboriginal-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU opens its arms to refugee nurses with free scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new program will see nurses from overseas able to ply their trade in Australia, helping their transition to a new life and addressing the national healthcare shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-opens-its-arms-to-refugee-nurses-with-free-scholarships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-opens-its-arms-to-refugee-nurses-with-free-scholarships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whale-sized detective job seeks to uncover potential calving ground in WAâ€™s South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[How an archive of photos spanning 30 years is helping researchers revive a whale birthing ground rocked by the whaling industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/whale-sized-detective-job-seeks-to-uncover-potential-calving-ground-in-was-south-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/whale-sized-detective-job-seeks-to-uncover-potential-calving-ground-in-was-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teaching teenagers to spot the signs of Meningococcal Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[An educational app developed by an Edith Cowan University research team has proved equally effective in teaching high school students about Meningococcal Disease (MD) as classroom-led programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/teaching-teenagers-to-spot-the-signs-of-meningococcal-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/teaching-teenagers-to-spot-the-signs-of-meningococcal-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New opportunities in the South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[South West students can look forward to exciting new clinical placements, industry experience and research projects that will boost their employability &ndash; and help the local community &ndash; thanks to several new agreements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-opportunities-in-the-south-west/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-opportunities-in-the-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banning classic kidsâ€™ books isnâ€™t necessary â€“ but add some stories from this century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our favourites from decades past absolutely have their place in today&rsquo;s homes and classrooms - however, we also need books reflecting today&rsquo;s world for today&rsquo;s children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/banning-classic-kids-books-isnt-necessary-but-add-some-stories-from-this-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/banning-classic-kids-books-isnt-necessary-but-add-some-stories-from-this-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flexibility to get your career moving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life is busy, which is why ECU offers flexible study options so you can reach your goals in a way that suits you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/flexibility-to-get-your-career-moving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/flexibility-to-get-your-career-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research partnership takes aim at Ag issues in South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has launched the Rylington Park Institute for Agricultural Training and Research in partnership with the Shire of Boyup Brook to solve real world agricultural challenges using innovative technological solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-research-partnership-takes-aim-at-ag-issues-in-south-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-research-partnership-takes-aim-at-ag-issues-in-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is it ACTUALLY an emergency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study shows Australians are self-assessing many potentially life-threatening situations as not worthy of a 000 call or trip to the Emergency Department (ED).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/when-is-it-actually-an-emergency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/when-is-it-actually-an-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new roadmap to save Australiaâ€™s seagrassesâ€¯]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has painted a grim picture for the future of Australia&rsquo;s seagrass meadows, with some areas under threat of decimation from coastal development, marine sediments and climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-roadmap-to-save-australias-seagrasses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-new-roadmap-to-save-australias-seagrasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3 million grant to support Aboriginal children to reach their full potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding 30 minutes to a routine infant health check could provide lifelong benefits for Aboriginal children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/3-million-grant-to-support-aboriginal-children-to-reach-their-full-potential/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/3-million-grant-to-support-aboriginal-children-to-reach-their-full-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coeliac cereal â€“ Research shows oats could be the answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ground-breaking new research from Edith Cowan University published in Nature has decoded the genome of oats and explained why the popular cereal could be suitable for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/coeliac-cereal-research-shows-oats-could-be-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/coeliac-cereal-research-shows-oats-could-be-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[People struggling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/weights-can-be-weapons-in-battle-against-obesity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/weights-can-be-weapons-in-battle-against-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young peopleâ€™s climate anxiety is a genuine response to threat, not a mental illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[No wonder children and young people are feeling anxious about climate change. They need validation and support, not a mental health disorder diagnosis, writes Professor Navjot Bhullar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/young-peoples-climate-anxiety-is-a-genuine-response-to-threat-not-a-mental-illness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/young-peoples-climate-anxiety-is-a-genuine-response-to-threat-not-a-mental-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How â€œcalmingâ€ our spinal cords could provide relief from muscle spasms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just some of the challenges faced by suffers of often-painful involuntary muscle spasms - but an ECU study has revealed two methods can make our spinal cords less &ldquo;excitable&rdquo; and could potentially be used as new therapies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-calming-our-spinal-cords-could-provide-relief-from-muscle-spasms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/how-calming-our-spinal-cords-could-provide-relief-from-muscle-spasms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study reveals older people support right to die, regardless of terminal illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Australian-first study is delving into the contentious issue of what older people think about voluntary assisted death (VAD), regardless of any health condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-reveals-older-people-support-right-to-die-regardless-of-terminal-illness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-study-reveals-older-people-support-right-to-die-regardless-of-terminal-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-first study to help WA Police Force recruits avoid injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knowing the number and type of injuries experienced by academy recruits whilst training is an important step towards police of the future meet physical standards without getting injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/world-first-study-to-help-wa-police-force-recruits-avoid-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/world-first-study-to-help-wa-police-force-recruits-avoid-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A game changer for drug and alcohol education in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interactive online game designed and created for Australian high school students aims to revolutionise the way young people are taught about alcohol and drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-game-changer-for-drug-and-alcohol-education-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/a-game-changer-for-drug-and-alcohol-education-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study identifies crucial role of social networks in helping older peopleâ€™s mental health during pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study has shed light on the 20 per cent of older people who wanted mental health help during the pandemic, but chose not to access it due to technology barriers, health fears, and stoic resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-identifies-crucial-role-of-social-networks-in-helping-older-peoples-mental-health-during-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-identifies-crucial-role-of-social-networks-in-helping-older-peoples-mental-health-during-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food supply issues brought on by COVID-19 wonâ€™t fade away when the pandemic does]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our behaviour towards what we eat and how we get it has been significantly altered - but not all the changes are bad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/food-supply-issues-brought-on-by-covid-19-wont-fade-away-when-the-pandemic-does/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/food-supply-issues-brought-on-by-covid-19-wont-fade-away-when-the-pandemic-does/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of supporting students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds in Australian higher education]]></title><description><![CDATA[A first of its kind study has calculated the costs to Australian universities of supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Findings reveal fulltime students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds are four to six times more expensive to support, but that there are potential economies of scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cost-of-supporting-students-from-low-socioeconomic-status-backgrounds-in-australian-higher-education/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cost-of-supporting-students-from-low-socioeconomic-status-backgrounds-in-australian-higher-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucial link found between arthritis, liver disease and Australiaâ€™s most common genetic condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results have many implications for the estimated 100,000 Australians living with Hemochromatosis, or at risk of developing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/crucial-link-found-between-arthritis-liver-disease-and-australias-most-common-genetic-condition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/crucial-link-found-between-arthritis-liver-disease-and-australias-most-common-genetic-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Study: Which position demands the most physical sacrifice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from ECU is providing greater understanding about the physical demands placed on Australian rules football players in their positions and roles on the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/afl-study-which-position-demands-the-most-physical-sacrifice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/afl-study-which-position-demands-the-most-physical-sacrifice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget splashes cash, but misses mark on skills and training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now the dust has settled, the Federal Government's plan appears both short-sighted, but will also take time to have an impact on Australia's workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/budget-splashes-cash-but-misses-mark-on-skills-and-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/budget-splashes-cash-but-misses-mark-on-skills-and-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jump straight into your dream career with ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haven&rsquo;t studied since high school? Or maybe you want to boost your career &ndash; or switch to a new one? With 5-star student support and flexible study options offered at ECU, you can make your dreams a reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/jump-straight-into-your-dream-career-with-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/jump-straight-into-your-dream-career-with-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global recognition for ECUâ€™s sports research]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU&rsquo;s sports subjects have been ranked sixth in Australia, and 30th worldwide, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/global-recognition-for-ecus-sports-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/global-recognition-for-ecus-sports-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dividing into high and low ability classes is â€˜unfairâ€™ and inequitable, say students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separating high school students into higher and lower achieving classes has provoked a critical response from some students, according to new research from Edith Cowan University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dividing-into-high-and-low-ability-classes-is-unfair-and-inequitable-say-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/dividing-into-high-and-low-ability-classes-is-unfair-and-inequitable-say-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yarning Circles bridging the gap for Aboriginal Australians with traumatic brain injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an Australian first, an ECU research project has established in-community support groups run by, and catering to, Aboriginal Australians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/yarning-circles-bridging-the-gap-for-aboriginal-australians-with-traumatic-brain-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/yarning-circles-bridging-the-gap-for-aboriginal-australians-with-traumatic-brain-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU experts meet with WA Governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Australian Governor Kim Beazley has sought out Edith Cowan University academics to share their expertise and help shape WA moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-experts-meet-with-wa-governor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-experts-meet-with-wa-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The condition leaving people lost for words]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Willis has retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. But what is it exactly? And what makes it such a challenge?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-condition-leaving-people-lost-for-words/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-condition-leaving-people-lost-for-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Those who ogle also more likely to have harmful attitudes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research examining &lsquo;eye gaze behaviour&rsquo; has found that looking at people&rsquo;s bodies, rather than their faces, is linked with harmful attitudes towards sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/those-who-ogle-also-more-likely-to-have-harmful-attitudes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/those-who-ogle-also-more-likely-to-have-harmful-attitudes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women left in the dark when faced with a breech birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[New ECU research has revealed many women with a breech presenting baby may feel pressure to have a caesarean section, without being informed of all the options available to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/women-left-in-the-dark-when-faced-with-a-breech-birth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/women-left-in-the-dark-when-faced-with-a-breech-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECUâ€™s ongoing work to make university safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University has released its institution-level data from the 2021 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-ongoing-work-to-make-university-safer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecus-ongoing-work-to-make-university-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chefâ€™s kiss: Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it&rsquo;s also good for your mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/chefs-kiss-research-shows-healthy-home-cooking-equals-a-healthy-mind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/chefs-kiss-research-shows-healthy-home-cooking-equals-a-healthy-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STEM your way to a bright career]]></title><description><![CDATA[The continued demand for qualified professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) shows no sign of slowing in the wake of Western Australia&rsquo;s employment boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stem-your-way-to-a-bright-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/stem-your-way-to-a-bright-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU to support South West healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the new University Department of Rural Health, which will offer extensive health training and research in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-support-south-west-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-support-south-west-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start something spectacular at ECU Open Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlock your future at Edith Cowan University&rsquo;s on-campus and online Open Days in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/start-something-spectacular-at-ecu-open-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/start-something-spectacular-at-ecu-open-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BORING: it could be life or death but workers tune out to health and safety info]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edith Cowan University study has confirmed what many workers have long lamented: health and safety information, while vital, often fails to engage employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/boring-it-could-be-life-or-death-but-workers-tune-out-to-health-and-safety-info/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/boring-it-could-be-life-or-death-but-workers-tune-out-to-health-and-safety-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Psychotherapist honoured in WA Womenâ€™s Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edith Cowan University lecturer who has dedicated her life to the psychological support of people living with cancer and in palliative care has been inducted into the WA Women&rsquo;s Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-psychotherapist-honoured-in-wa-womens-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-psychotherapist-honoured-in-wa-womens-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International nursing students on a fast track to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[A program bridging the cultural and clinical divide for international nursing students, while also helping to fill shortage in Australian healthcare has won a prestigious national university teaching award, one of six awarded to Edith Cowan University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/international-nursing-students-on-a-fast-track-to-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/international-nursing-students-on-a-fast-track-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New agreement boosts opportunities for work and research in Bunbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new partnership with the City of Bunbury will provide opportunities for graduate employment, work integrated learning and research initiatives for ECU students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-agreement-boosts-opportunities-for-work-and-research-in-bunbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-agreement-boosts-opportunities-for-work-and-research-in-bunbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions in Federal funding to help trial new liver cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nation-wide trial will focus on new, less-invasive radiotherapy treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/millions-in-federal-funding-to-help-trial-new-liver-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/millions-in-federal-funding-to-help-trial-new-liver-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU again ranked in worldâ€™s top 100 young universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has been listed at 94 in these global rankings for universities under 50 years of age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-again-ranked-in-worlds-top-100-young-universities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-again-ranked-in-worlds-top-100-young-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New workplace code highlights the strain of insecure work]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has helped shape a new WA Government initiative which aims to protect the mental wellbeing of workers who don't enjoy standard employment conditions and protections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-workplace-code-highlights-the-strain-of-insecure-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/new-workplace-code-highlights-the-strain-of-insecure-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delicious eats and drinks rollin' into ECU in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU students and staff can look forward to recharging their study and work batteries with Roll&rsquo;d Vietnamese opening its doors at ECU Joondalup Campus. The resident bars at both ECU Joondalup and Mount Lawley have also enjoyed a juicy refresh over summer, and are readying to welcome back the ECU community, relaunching as Birra Bar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/delicious-eats-and-drinks-rollin-into-ecu-in-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/delicious-eats-and-drinks-rollin-into-ecu-in-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live, study and explore the South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[New students are eligible to receive $7,500 per semester while they study at ECU South West in Bunbury. Thanks to the Destination Australia Scholarship scheme a total of $585,000 is available for full-time students commencing an eligible bachelor or postgraduate course in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/live-study-and-explore-the-south-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/live-study-and-explore-the-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five tips to avoid online misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media makes it hard to see differing points of view - here's how to stop your feed from becoming a biased echo chamber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/five-tips-to-avoid-online-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/five-tips-to-avoid-online-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross-country skiing not quite the marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's is one of the most exhausting events at the Winter Olympics &mdash; so how do the athletes get back on the snow so quickly after a race?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cross-country-skiing-not-quite-the-marathon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/cross-country-skiing-not-quite-the-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia must act now to avoid online interference in upcoming Federal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report has urged the Government to be proactive in protecting against online misinformation, which has been used to influence election results overseas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australia-must-act-now-to-avoid-online-interference-in-upcoming-federal-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/australia-must-act-now-to-avoid-online-interference-in-upcoming-federal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspirational graduates open doors to a bright future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more than 2,000 ECU students crossed the graduation stage recently, for one it marked the fulfilment of a childhood dream to become a nurse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inspirational-graduates-open-doors-to-a-bright-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/inspirational-graduates-open-doors-to-a-bright-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No time to exercise? What about three seconds a day?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength, a new ECU study has discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/no-time-to-exercise-what-about-three-seconds-a-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/no-time-to-exercise-what-about-three-seconds-a-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU Professor hits high note in Australia Day Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Geoffrey Lancaster has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2022 Australia Day Honours for his service to music education, performance research and philanthropy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-hits-high-note-in-australia-day-honours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-professor-hits-high-note-in-australia-day-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn with leaders at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Postgraduate students at ECU benefit from research-informed expertise, providing them with the tools, skills and knowledge to boost their career and shape the jobs and industries of the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/learn-with-leaders-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/learn-with-leaders-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attention gym-phobes: free ECU exercise centre teaches how to look after your body and mind at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting started can be the hardest part of getting in shape, so ECU has made it as easy as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/attention-gym-phobes-free-ecu-exercise-centre-teaches-how-to-look-after-your-body-and-mind-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/attention-gym-phobes-free-ecu-exercise-centre-teaches-how-to-look-after-your-body-and-mind-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$500,000 to help unlock the mysteries of a WA icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU researchers will be the first to map the genome of the kangaroo paw - opening up a world of possibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/500000-to-help-unlock-the-mysteries-of-a-wa-icon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/500000-to-help-unlock-the-mysteries-of-a-wa-icon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal quagmire puts Prince Andrew between a rock and a hard place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unfolding courtroom drama has many legal layers to it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/legal-quagmire-puts-prince-andrew-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/legal-quagmire-puts-prince-andrew-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study reveals summer bush walk danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hikers need to identify the warning signs of potentially life-threatening heat stress, with young men and tourists particularly at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-reveals-summer-bush-walk-danger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/study-reveals-summer-bush-walk-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU wins Federal funding to help fight pancreatic cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Exercise Medicine Research Institute will test the effects of exercise for patients with cancer of the pancreas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-wins-federal-funding-to-help-fight-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-wins-federal-funding-to-help-fight-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do female athletes seem to get more injuries than men?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round one of the 2022 AFLW season was marred by injury - but the reasons run deeper than anatomical differences between genders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-do-female-athletes-seem-to-get-more-injuries-than-men/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-do-female-athletes-seem-to-get-more-injuries-than-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cute little helper keeping our native gardens and bushland healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research shows just how important the quenda is to maintaining WA's plant life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-cute-little-helper-keeping-our-native-gardens-and-bushland-healthy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-cute-little-helper-keeping-our-native-gardens-and-bushland-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cute little helper keeping our native gardens and bushland healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research shows just how important the quenda is to maintaining WA's plant life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-cute-little-helper-keeping-our-native-gardens-and-bushland-healthy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-cute-little-helper-keeping-our-native-gardens-and-bushland-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Reality could help make therapy easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU research shows many people prefer to speak about their negative experiences with an avatar, rather than a person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/virtual-reality-could-help-make-therapy-easier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/virtual-reality-could-help-make-therapy-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Billie Eilish's experience can teach us about teens and pornography]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pop star says exposure to adult content at a young age had a significant mental impact - so how can we protect our young people while still promoting a healthy relationship with sex?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/what-billie-eilishs-experience-can-teach-us-about-teens-and-pornography/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2021 02:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/what-billie-eilishs-experience-can-teach-us-about-teens-and-pornography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being flexible the key to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year 12s aren&rsquo;t the only ones considering their future goals at this time of year. It may have been years since you studied &ndash; but you&rsquo;re ready to switch careers or chase the job of your dreams and apply for university. Whatever boat you find yourself in, it's more than okay to change your mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/being-flexible-the-key-to-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/being-flexible-the-key-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We can't wait to see you in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal message from ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Chapman to international students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/we-cant-wait-to-see-you-in-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/we-cant-wait-to-see-you-in-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I lost 27 gigs in three days&rdquo;: new study reveals the impact of COVID-19 on performing artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Edith Cowan University report has found 92 per cent of Western Australian performing artists experienced significant changes to their work during COVID-19, and more than half experienced depression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/i-lost-27-gigs-in-three-daysrdquo-new-study-reveals-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-performing-artists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/i-lost-27-gigs-in-three-daysrdquo-new-study-reveals-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-performing-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3D printed meals could help us make better food choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Edith Cowan University are using innovative food technology to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of Australians, from primary school students to aged care residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/3d-printed-meals-could-help-us-make-better-food-choices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/3d-printed-meals-could-help-us-make-better-food-choices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghan refugees face discrimination, employment and social challenges in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that while many former Afghan refugees value the security and open democracy of their new home in Australia, they face significant challenges integrating into society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/afghan-refugees-face-discrimination-employment-and-social-challenges-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/afghan-refugees-face-discrimination-employment-and-social-challenges-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easing into retirement could help with skills shortages â€“ but also benefit workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slowly moving into your post-work life can make your transition easier while keeping valued employees in the workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/easing-into-retirement-could-help-with-skills-shortages-but-also-benefit-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/easing-into-retirement-could-help-with-skills-shortages-but-also-benefit-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidsâ€™ books missing the mark on gender equity - study]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research from Edith Cowan University has revealed children&rsquo;s books are perpetuating outdated stereotypes of gender roles including boys playing sport, doing physical work and girls as passive onlookers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/kids-books-missing-the-mark-on-gender-equity-study/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/kids-books-missing-the-mark-on-gender-equity-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions in funding to protect Western Australians online]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Government will dedicate $1.2 million to the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub over the next four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/millions-in-funding-to-protect-western-australians-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/millions-in-funding-to-protect-western-australians-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turtleâ€™s hard shell essential for wild side of beach life]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU PhD candidate Casper Avenant explains the beautiful and sometimes deadly relationship between sea turtles and ghost crabs on the beaches of WA's North West coast over summer months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/turtles-hard-shell-essential-for-wild-side-of-beach-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/turtles-hard-shell-essential-for-wild-side-of-beach-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU joins elite global cyber security group]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU has been added to the ranks of a top international cyber security group to bolster efforts to tackle emerging cyber challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-elite-global-cyber-security-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-joins-elite-global-cyber-security-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Write Stuff: National award for ECU literacy project]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ECU research project which has inspired Western Australian families to read with their children for nearly two decades has been recognised with a prestigious national research award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-write-stuff-national-award-for-ecu-literacy-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/the-write-stuff-national-award-for-ecu-literacy-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beer garden water misting systems revealed as major potential health hazards]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU research has revealed water misting systems are a breeding ground for potentially lethal disease causing bacteria &ndash; and there are no health regulations in place to protect the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beer-garden-water-misting-systems-revealed-as-major-potential-health-hazards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/beer-garden-water-misting-systems-revealed-as-major-potential-health-hazards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU graduates again dominate WA Education Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU teacher education graduates have won five of the 13 awards for top teachers and schools at the 2021 WA Education Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-graduates-again-dominate-wa-education-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-graduates-again-dominate-wa-education-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU acknowledged for world-leading prostate cancer research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exercise Medicine Research Institute recognised at major industry event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-acknowledged-for-world-leading-prostate-cancer-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-acknowledged-for-world-leading-prostate-cancer-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU recognises top graduates from two decades of cyber security]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU is celebrating two decades since the launch of its first cyber security courses by inducting 20 of its best and brightest graduates into the ECU Cyber Security Hall of Fame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognises-top-graduates-from-two-decades-of-cyber-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-recognises-top-graduates-from-two-decades-of-cyber-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media stars celebrated at ECU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The extraordinary efforts of researchers to share their expertise has been acknowledged at the 2021 ECU media awards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/media-stars-celebrated-at-ecu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/media-stars-celebrated-at-ecu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horticulture course set to spark new growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edith Cowan University is set to launch WA&rsquo;s only University horticulture course in 2022 with the aim of growing education and research capability for one of the State&rsquo;s most important industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/horticulture-course-set-to-spark-new-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/horticulture-course-set-to-spark-new-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are female-led superhero films stuck in the past?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lead female characters are becoming more visible in superhero films, contributing to increasing diversity in the genre, which is certainly worth celebrating. However, a pattern of locating feminist perspectives in the past is emerging, potentially portraying feminism as outdated and irrelevant in the present day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-are-female-led-superhero-films-stuck-in-the-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/why-are-female-led-superhero-films-stuck-in-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latte lovers, rejoice: Coffee could lower risk of Alzheimerâ€™s disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may have health benefits later in life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/latte-lovers-rejoice-coffee-could-lower-risk-of-alzheimers-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/latte-lovers-rejoice-coffee-could-lower-risk-of-alzheimers-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partnership to help shape sustainable farms of the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECU will play a major role in how the agriculture industry of tomorrow operates after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Shire of&nbsp;Boyup&nbsp;Brook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/partnership-to-help-shape-sustainable-farms-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/partnership-to-help-shape-sustainable-farms-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hat-trick for highly-cited ECU researcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Hongqi Sun is one of the most-cited academics in the world this year, putting him among the top 0.1 per cent of researchers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hat-trick-for-highly-cited-ecu-researcher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/hat-trick-for-highly-cited-ecu-researcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday opening hours 2021-2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening hours for ECU services supporting future, current and graduating students will change over the Christmas-New Year break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2021-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/holiday-opening-hours-2021-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECU to offer a helping hand at tax time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from the School of Business and Law will be giving free taxation advice to those who need it, after being selected for a three-year government grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-offer-a-helping-hand-at-tax-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/ecu-to-offer-a-helping-hand-at-tax-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeing the way forward for autonomous vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ECU PhD student is helping one of the world&rsquo;s biggest tech companies to improve the technology behind self-driving cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/seeing-the-way-forward-for-autonomous-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/arts/seeing-the-way-forward-for-autonomous-vehicles/</guid></item></channel></rss>