Vice-Chancellor's news
Changes in the University’s Senior Leadership Team
Friday, 27 August 2010The University Council, at its meeting on Thursday, 26 August, accepted my recommendation that we establish a new part-time position in the Senior Team to help drive the University’s rapidly expanding profile in health research and undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Research Week a Great Success
Friday, 20 August 2010As Research Week at ECU draws to a close for 2010, I record here how impressed I am with ECU’s improving research performance in recent years.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
Friday, 09 July 2010This week I joined with the ECU community in celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a variety of events, held to coincide with national NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Anything Goes
Friday, 25 June 2010It was my honour and pleasure to attend the final performance of Anything Goes, presented by students and staff of WAAPA, in the Regal Theatre in Subiaco on Saturday, 19 June.
Vice-Chancellor’s Easter message
Thursday, 01 April 2010As we head into Easter, and the mid-semester break, I take this opportunity to thank all staff for the commitment and professionalism that has greatly facilitated another positive start for ECU.
ECU hosts Governor-General for Oration to further promote the elimination of racial discrimination
Friday, 19 March 2010Last night it was my great honour to join our Chancellor to welcome Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia to ECU to present the Western Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Oration for 2010.
ECU staff awarded for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Friday, 26 February 2010Congratulations to six staff who are the recipients of the 2010 Vice-Chancellor’s citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning.
A positive start to 2010 for ECU
Friday, 22 January 2010Our University is picking up speed again after a relaxing break for most of us over the Christmas and New Year period.
Craig Valli promoted to Professor
Friday, 04 December 2009It is my privilege to announce that Craig Valli is now a Professor.
ECU campuses to become smoke-free
Friday, 04 December 2009The University Council has agreed, in-principle, for all ECU campuses to become smoke-free, at a date which is yet to be settled.
Congratulations to Professor Ralph Martins, WA Australian of the Year 2010
Friday, 27 November 2009It is a great honour to be identified as WA Australian of the Year and it is my pleasure on behalf of the entire ECU community to congratulate Professor Martins on this fantastic achievement.
Last day at ECU for Professor Robert Harvey as Executive Dean and Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Friday, 16 October 2009Further to the announcement made in June this year, of Professor Robert Harvey’s intention...
2009 Academic staff promotions
Friday, 11 September 2009Many of you would be are aware of the rigorous evaluation academic staff are faced with during the annual process for promotion.
Congratulations to our newest ECU graduates
Friday, 11 September 2009On Sunday, 6 September I had the pleasure of participating in the ceremonies at which almost 1,000 ECU students graduated
Personal Excellence: staff and students excel
Friday, 17 July 2009I have been pleased this week to hear of the achievements of several students and staff...