Vice-Chancellor's news
New Chair for Academic Board
Thursday, 03 May 2012On 1 June this year, our industrious colleague, Professor Ron Oliver, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) will have completed three terms (each of three years’ duration) as Chair of ECU’s Academic Board. Ron will of course continue to be a key participant on Academic Board in his senior role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning).
New Director of the Office of Research and Innovation
Friday, 20 April 2012I am delighted, in partnership with Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Advancement) Professor John Finlay-Jones, to announce the appointment of Dr Margaret Jones to the position of Director of the Office of Research and Innovation, commencing on the 14 May.
Congratulations Professor Hayward
Friday, 09 March 2012I am delighted to add to my notice to all fellow staff last week concerning Professor Colleen Hayward’s new position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equity and Indigenous) that now, just a few days later, and quite independently of the university, Colleen was inducted into the 2012 WA Women’s Hall of fame to mark International Women’s Day.
Changes to the VCPMG leadership roles for Engagement, Equity and Indigenous
Friday, 02 March 2012It is my pleasure to report that the University Council on 1 March, 2012 endorsed my recommendation that the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement, Equity and Indigenous) be abolished and replaced with a half-time position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equity and Indigenous).
Welcome students
Monday, 27 February 2012A very warm welcome to our students commencing their studies at ECU for the first time and to those also who are continuing their studies in 2012.
Professor Tony Watson to retire from ECU
Friday, 17 February 2012ECU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Executive Dean Faculty of Computing, Health and Science, Professor Tony Watson, will step down from his leadership positions with the University in spring of 2012.
Congratulations to our January 2012 graduates
Wednesday, 25 January 2012Over the weekend I was fortunate to have been involved in five very special events as we celebrated the graduation of 1,900 ECU students.
Welcome back
Friday, 20 January 2012Edith Cowan University is in for an exciting time in 2012. After an extensive period of consultation with students, staff and those in the communities we were established to serve, we will be introducing significant improvements in our curriculum.
New ECU Vice-President
Thursday, 22 December 2011Mr Scott Henderson has been appointed to the position of ECU Vice-President Corporate Services and will commence on 28 February 2012.
New Head of School of Exercise and Health Sciences
Wednesday, 21 December 2011I am pleased to announce that the new Head of School of Exercise and Health Sciences is Associate Professor Annette Raynor, who will take up the position from 1 January 2012.
New Head of School
Thursday, 17 November 2011It is my pleasure to join the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, Professor Atique Islam, in welcoming Professor Hugh Wilkins to the role of Head of School of Marketing, Tourism & Leisure.
New Head of School
Friday, 11 November 2011It’s my pleasure to join the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Computing Health and Science, Professor Tony Watson, in welcoming Professor Ken Greenwood to the role of Head of School of Psychology and Social Sciences.
Congratulations to our September 2011 graduates
Thursday, 29 September 2011On Sunday, 25 September it was my great pleasure to be part of the ECU community as we celebrated the achievements of our latest cohort of graduating students at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
2011 Academic Promotions
Thursday, 22 September 2011A unifying characteristic of many good universities throughout the world is their willingness to encourage academic staff who believe they are performing their work at a level higher than that of their substantiative position to make the case for promotion. Such a case should be based on evidence over a substantial period (generally some years).
Top 100
Thursday, 08 September 2011As ECU's Vice-Chancellor, I am very proud of the achievements of all ECU students.
Each year we acknowledge the top 100 students at our University, based on their weighted average mark and number of completed units.