Posted 10 October
ECU's Professor Cobie Rudd attended the 2008 Good Mental Health Outcomes Awards earlier this week to present the Edith Cowan University Award for Mental Health Promotion and Mental Illness Prevention.
The Mental Health Good Outcomes Awards celebrate excellence in mental health across WA.
ECU is one of many partner organisations who promote mental health in the workplace and the broader community chosen to sponsor an award.
Winner of the Edith Cowan University Award for Mental Health Promotion and Mental Illness Prevention was the Rural Community Support Service, WA Country Health Services.
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Posted 8 October
ECU Surf Science and Technology lecturer Rob Holt has appeared on a recent episode of the ABC's Can We Help? program.
Rob gave his expert opinion on several surfing-related questions sent in by viewers from around the country.
To view the episode online, go to www.abc.net.au/tv/canwehelp/video/ and select episode 33.
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Posted 8 October
Last month, ECU's Professor Ross Dowling travelled to Sabah in Malaysian Borneo for a tourism conference organised by ECU, Universiti of Malaysia and Borneo Ecotourism Solutions and Technologies.
Titled Developing Sabah's Tourism Products & Brand Seminar the theme of the conference was Creating a Blue Ocean Strategy.
Professor Ross Dowling and Adjunct Lecturer Albert Tao presented papers at the conference which was held at Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
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Posted 7 October
Students from ECU's School of Computer and Information Science have beaten teams from other Western Australian universities to win the 2008 Ethical Hacking University Challenge, hosted by Ernst and Young on Friday, 3 October 2008.
The team of Phil Rosati, Kyle Tedeschi, Daniel Meakins and Glenn Mitton won the competition in the time of 43 minutes, twice as fast as the second placed team which had a time of one hour and 27 minutes.
By working collaboratively, the team from ECU was able to identify and exploit a number of security vulnerabilities, moving quickly through each phase of the challenge, and ultimately infiltrating the internal intranet of a simulated company.
ECU team supervisor and lecturer Peter Hannay explained that the team was very focussed at looking for a solution that was 'right in front of them' rather than chasing possible areas that were less obvious.
"With only four members as compared to the eight members most other teams had, the team did an outstanding job of working together and combining their different skill sets," he said.
Click here to view the full media release.
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Posted 6 October
Professor Joseph Luca and Mr Rick Brayford have been selected by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) to receive 2008 ALTC Australian Awards for University Teaching.
The awards recognise, celebrate and reward excellence in University teaching.
The awards will be presented by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, the Honourable Julia Gillard at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 25 November.
Joseph and Rick are now in the running for the premier university teaching award, The Prime Minister's Award for the Australian University Teacher of the Year, which will be announced at the November ceremony.
Congratulations Joseph and Rick.
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Posted 2 October
Students from the WAAPA Broadcasting course are working at the Royal Show all week, filing stories on everything from rides and showbags, to animals and art.
All their work can be seen on the Fairfax Digital website, WAtoday.
Lecturer Jo McManus said it's a fantastic opportunity for the students.
"Having to file stories to strict deadlines is a great experience," she said.
"Our students are now filing a lot of stories for WAtoday, not just during the Show. They really enjoy it and are producing excellent, professional quality work."
The students will continue working at the show until Saturday.
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Posted 30 September 2008
On Wednesday, 1 October bricklayers from around Perth will be sponsored for each brick they lay, with funds raised going to the Melanoma Research Project being undertaken at ECU.
Melanoma is now the most common cancer among young men in Australia, and as bricklayers work in the sun all day long they are particularly exposed to the dangerous UV rays that can lead to Melanoma.
ECU's Associate Professor Melanie Ziman and her research team have found a way to detect this aggressive disease early - by doing a simple blood test - and this discovery has the potential to save thousands of lives.
For the Back a Brickie campaign, bricklayers will gain the support of friends and family who will pledge an amount per brick, with all funds raised through being put towards further research for this groundbreaking test.
Bricklayers interested in participating should contact Dr Melanie Ziman at ECU on 6304 5171 or m.ziman@ecu.edu.au.
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Posted 29 September 2008
Family, friends and supporters filled the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre to celebrate the graduation of 914 ECU students on Sunday, 28 September.
In ECU's largest graduation ceremony yet, 648 graduates from the Faculties of Business and Law and Computing, Health and Science crossed the stage on Sunday evening. Earlier in the day 266 graduates crossed the stage at the Faculty of Education and Arts Ceremony.
Following each ceremony, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) Professor Ron Oliver led the Toast to Graduates giving graduates a chance to celebrate their achievement with family, friends and staff.
Congratulations to our newest ECU graduates.
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Posted 26 September 2008
The Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Orator, The Honourable Dr Fred Chaney AO visited ECU to present Addressing Australia's Disconnections on Thursday, 25 September.
Dr Chaney spoke about the work of Desert Knowledge Australia in creating an economically and socially sustainable future for people in remote communities.
He said that addressing the issues facing remote Australia is everyone's responsibility and that the voices of remote Australians need to be heard.
Dr Chaney was Chair of Reconciliation Australia Ltd from 2000 to 2005 and continues as Director. He is also the Chair of Desert Knowledge Australia.
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Posted 26 September 2008
University Council is the governing body of the University, and its membership includes two currently enrolled students. Nominations closed on Monday 15 September 2008, and seven nominations were received for the two positions.
Candidate Statements
Candidate statements will be displayed on notice boards on each campus and copies may be obtained from the Returning Officer on request. Candidate statements are also available at: www.ecu.edu.au/GPPS/governance_services/elections.html.
Polling Day - Tuesday, 7 October
All students of the University who were enrolled at the close of nominations are eligible to vote at the election. PolIing will take place on Tuesday 7 October 2008 between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm.
Polling will be conducted at the following locations;
- Joondalup Campus: Library Foyer, Building 31
- Mount Lawley Campus: Library Foyer/Reception, Building 8
- Bunbury Campus: Library Foyer, Building 3
Postal Vote Applications
External students, or any eligible voter who has reason to believe that during the hours of polling he or she will be unable to attend a polling place may apply for a postal vote. Postal vote applications are available from the Returning Officer, or may be obtained from the website:www.ecu.edu.au/GPPS/governance_services/elections.html.
Election Enquiries
Election enquiries should be directed to the Returning Officer appointed for this election, John Blahusiak, Policy and Project Officer, Governance Services, by telephone to 08 6304 2627 or email j.blahusiak@ecu.edu.au.
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Posted 24 September 2008
The follow-up to Associate Professor Margaret Sims' Logie-nominated documentary, Life at One will be screened on ABC TV in October.
The Life series follows the development of 11 young Australians as they grow up. Professor Sims' research involves monitoring the stress levels of the children and the impact of stress on their long-term development.
The second instalment in the series, Life at Three will be screened at 8.30pm on 2 and 9 October, with Life at One repeated at 8.30pm on 23 and 30 September.
For more information about the series, visit www.abc.net.au/tv/life/default.htm
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Posted 23 September 2008
All ECU staff are encouraged to apply for a range of prestigious and financially rewarding ECU and national awards, grants and fellowships.
Applications are now open for the 2009 Vice-Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Awards and the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Awards, Grants and Fellowships. The ALTC was formerly known as the Carrick Institute.
Download the Awards summary sheet or the Grants and Fellowships summary sheet for relevant details and information about Mount Lawley and Joondalup lunch-time information sessions - lunch is provided.
Visit the ALTC home page www.altc.edu.au/carrick/go for more information about ALTC Awards, Grants and Fellowships.
Check your September edition of the CLT Newsletter, Learning and Teaching Matters, for additional information.
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Posted 23 September 2008
Mrs Mac's Rural Scholarships have been awarded to 10 ECU students who have moved away from home to complete their studies.
Vice-President (Resources) and Chief Financial Officer, Warren Snell presented the students with their scholarships today at the Joondalup Campus.
Mrs Mac's established the scholarship program to assist students from rural WA in 2004.
Valued at $1,000 per year, the scholarships go a long way to assist with the expense of relocating, travel, study materials and textbooks.
Congratulations to Daisy Smith, Stevie Marwick, Megan Hall, Sarah Isbill, Erica Mueller, Kirsten Foster, Renae Coles, Lynda Enright and Caitlyn France.
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Posted 22 September 2008
The Cancer Foundation's Relay for Life fundraising event was held in Joondalup for the first time on the weekend with a dedicated team of ECU staff and students braving wet weather to participate.
ECU was represented by the Faculty of Business and Law's Team Criminology with Executive Dean, Professor Robert Harvey joining the team for the opening ceremony.
Teams camped out at Arena Joondalup, passing a baton around the track for 24 hours with entertainment and 'party rounds' ensuring participants had a great time. Candles were lit for cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost their battle.
Team Criminology put in a huge effort walking through the night despite rain and windy weather up until 12noon when the event finished early.
Well done to Sharan Kraemer, James McCue, Jenny Kessell, Karen Woods, Linda Williams-Kerr, Kirsten Williams, Jessica Gately, Christina Markussen, Chris Nunn, Jarrad Fleming, Kira Harris and Natalie Gately.
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Posted 19 September 2008
Edith Cowan University's iconic Chancellery Building, on the corner of Kendrew Crescent and Grand Boulevard in Joondalup,will be lit in pink this week as part of the Global Illumination event marking the launch of Breast Cancer Month.
Global Illumination sees significant landmarks and monuments around the world lit in pink each year, raising awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation's research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
ECU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kerry Cox says the University is proud to support the important work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
"ECU has a strong commitment to research into chronic diseases such as cancer so it is highly appropriate that we support the National Breast Cancer Foundation in raising awareness," he said.
The Chancellery Building will be lit pink until Sunday, 28 September. For more information about activities and events during Breast Cancer Month, visit www.nbcf.org.au.
Click here to view photos of the Chancellery Building.
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Posted 12 September 2008
ECU researchers Professor Kamal Alameh and Budi Juswardy have been very successful at this year's WA Inventor of the Year Awards with their invention selected for the final round in the Early Stage category.
Earlier this month, the pair gave a 20 minute presentation on their invention, the Novel Integrated Digital Photonic Link (for RF-to-Digital Conversion and Data Transport) which has applications in military and civilian radio, mobile networks, radio satellites and Bluetooth.
The final round involves presenting a pitch to the judging panel on their invention and its potential for further development and commercialisation. The runner-up and winner in each category will be announced by the Premier at a presentation ceremony in October.
In 2007, Professor Kamal Alameh won the Early Stage Category for his High-Speed Inter-Chip Optical Interconnect, a low-cost device which improves the speed and efficiency of computers.
Budi is currently undertaking a PhD in MicroPhotonics at ECU's Centre of Excellence for MicroPhotonic Systems.
The Inventor of the Year Award assists inventors and researchers to commercialise their ideas and promote innovation and entrepreneurship in WA.
Kamal and Budi were supported in preparing their award submission by ECU's Office of Research and Innovation.
For more information about the awards program, visit www.doir.wa.gov.au/inventor/index.html.
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Posted 12 September 2008
Dr Caroline Taylor will join ECU's School of Psychology and Social Science later this year as Foundation Chair in Social Justice.
Caroline is one of Australia's leading experts in the area of sexual violence against children and adults. Her discipline backgrounds are criminology/sociology, psychology and philosophy.
She has an excellent capacity to engage with various stakeholders on social justice and human rights matters, and her work in this field has much relevance to some of the major issues facing the community today.
Caroline is currently Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ballarat, leading two substantial Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. She has a team of several researchers transferring to ECU including postgraduate research students.
Professor Taylor commences joins ECU in early November 2008.
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Posted 12 September 2008
Over the past few months, many staff at ECU have been involved in discussions about ECU's practices, approaches and capability to enhance Equity in all areas of our work.
These conversations support the development of the Equity Action Plan, Indigenous Action Plan and the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan which can be found at www.ecu.edu.au/equ/pol_leg
Colleagues have made many wonderful suggestions in meetings and reflective emails.
Some of these include:
- Much wider range of access pathways to study in all kinds programs is needed;
- Have student workers/volunteers to welcome and act as explainers in some areas to assist new students/visitors;
- Easy find access to Learning Support and Student Support on webpage;
- Flexible approaches to professional development, as different parts of ECU are available at different times of year;
- More colleagues to undertake EO training and become better educated about some issues, eg disabilities in the workplace; and finally and perhaps most importantly
- A SMILE: Staff commit to asking people who look lost if they can assist.
Thanks to all staff who have participated, and I encourage the entire ECU community to take up the personal daily challenge to ensure Equity Reaches its Potential @ ECU.
Professor Brenda Cherednichenko
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equity and Indigenous) and Executive Dean, Faculty of Education and Arts.
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Caroline is one of Australia's leading experts in the area of sexual violence against children and adults. Her discipline backgrounds are criminology/sociology, psychology and philosophy.
She has an excellent capacity to engage with various stakeholders on social justice and human rights matters, and her work in this field has much relevance to some of the major issues facing the community today.
Caroline is currently Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ballarat, leading two substantial Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. She has a team of several researchers transferring to ECU including postgraduate research students.
Professor Taylor commences joins ECU in early November 2008.
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