Vice-Chancellor's news
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...
US Consul General to speak at ECU South West
Friday, 10 July 2009It will be my great delight to welcome to our South West Campus, the US Consul General to Western Australia, Dr Kenneth Chern...
Congratulations to ECU award winners
Thursday, 09 July 2009I am delighted to advise that four staff and one team from ECU have been honoured by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) with citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
Professor Robert Harvey to retire
Friday, 05 June 2009Professor Robert Harvey, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) has decided to retire from ECU this year...
Diversity and student safety at ECU
Wednesday, 03 June 2009ECU values its diverse student population and recognises that the University community benefits widely from the many cultures and experiences that this diversity brings to our campuses...
Vice-Chancellor's comment on the Federal Budget
Friday, 15 May 2009In the Bradley review it was proposed to increase funding by $6.5 billion over four years. Given the present economic conditions in Australia, and indeed the world, the allocation of $5.7 billion over six years is not a bad approximation as a starting point...