Vice-Chancellor's news
Recognition of excellence
Thursday, 13 June 2013It has been a great week for ECU staff, who have received both national and international recognition for their contributions to the communities this University was established to serve.
Greetings from China
Tuesday, 14 May 2013A diverse university
Wednesday, 01 May 2013Australia benefits widely from the cultural diversity of its population.
A big birthday for our Chancellor
Wednesday, 24 April 2013ECU’s Chancellor, the Hon. Dr Hendy Cowan, will tomorrow celebrate his 70th birthday.
University funding cuts
Friday, 19 April 2013The Federal Government’s announcement to cut funding for universities is disappointing, given it comes after recent years of widening access to the tertiary sector.
DVCs Omari and Finlay-Jones reappointed for further five-year terms
Friday, 05 April 2013Last year, following a rigorous review of his performance, I was delighted to be able to offer Professor Arshad Omari a new five-year appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), which I am pleased that he has accepted.
Harmony Week
Tuesday, 19 March 2013Each year Australia observes Harmony Week, a celebration of the diversity in ethnicities which essentially live harmonious and productive lives in this nation.
Integrity, respect, rational inquiry and personal excellence
Friday, 08 March 2013Edith Cowan University has a very explicit and deep commitment to the values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry and personal excellence.
Universities Australia's "A Smarter Australia"
Wednesday, 27 February 2013Dear Student, Colleague and all members and friends of the ECU community. Today, Universities Australia (UA), of which ECU is a member, has taken the unprecedented step of releasing a policy statement, A Smarter Australia.
Welcome back students
Monday, 18 February 2013A university education can do more than just help you get your dream job. It can help you change the world for the better.
Congratulations to our January 2013 graduates
Friday, 25 January 2013This past weekend it was my pleasure to participate in five very special events as the ECU community celebrated the graduation of more than 2,000 students.
Welcome back message
Friday, 18 January 2013With our University quickly gathering speed again after the Christmas and New Year holiday period, I am pleased to welcome you all back and wish you a fulfilling, healthy and happy 2013.
2012 in review
Friday, 14 December 2012As 2012 draws to a close, it is my view ECU has made very good progress yet again.
Lift-off for Yanchep Beach project
Thursday, 22 November 2012Recently I had the pleasure of being involved in the official launch of the Yanchep Central Shopping Centre, the first stage of a new community in the north-west corridor of Perth in which ECU will have an education facility.