Vice-Chancellor's news
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.
A successful 2012
Monday, 19 November 2012Our 21st year has been another fine year as ECU continues its development as a modern, progressive and evolving University.
Celebrating student excellence
Tuesday, 30 October 2012Each year we acknowledge the top 100 students at our University, based on their weighted average mark, and number of completed units.
NHMRC recipients and Head of School appointments
Friday, 26 October 2012It is with great delight that I congratulate the following individuals from within our University community.
Exciting study opportunities overseas
Tuesday, 23 October 2012ECU recently signed an international study tour agreement with Zayed University, based in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement will give you the opportunity to travel to the University’s campuses in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, meet fellow students and immerse yourself in a new and diverse culture.
Academic Promotion to Professor (Level E) 2012
Thursday, 04 October 2012It is my pleasure to announce Caroline Barratt-Pugh (Professor of Early Childhood Education) and Daniel Galvão (Professor of Exercise and Sports Science) as successful applicants in this year’s academic promotion round, to Professor (Level E).
Singapore graduations
Wednesday, 03 October 2012On Sunday, 30 September it was my great pleasure to join staff and students as we celebrated the graduation of more than 140 ECU students with our partner organisations, SMF Institute of Higher Learning and Academy of Human Development, based in Singapore.
Gold medal-winning customer service
Thursday, 27 September 2012It is my great pleasure to congratulate ECU’s Contact Centre, within the Student Services Centre, on receiving the Gold Medal in the 2012 National Customer Service Council Awards.
Volunteering at ECU
Monday, 24 September 2012Many American universities have required their students to give back to their local communities through volunteering as part of their studies, something I believe we could adopt in Australia.
City to Surf
Friday, 31 August 2012On Sunday, 26 August it was my great pleasure to join more than 100 ECU staff and students in participating in the 2012 City to Surf.
Open Days 2012
Friday, 24 August 2012Recently ECU welcomed over 12,000 future students, their families and friends to Open Days at both the Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campuses.
Engaging with the community
Tuesday, 21 August 2012ECU students recently received national accolades for their design of an app which transforms a smartphone into an emergency beacon.
ECU - a sustainable university
Friday, 10 August 2012We are now the most water and energy efficient university in Western Australia, thanks to the efforts of our students and staff.