2012 News
Ambassadors for children
Friday, 02 November 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 11Two of ECU’s high-profile academics have been named inaugural Ambassadors for Children and Young People for their commitment to supporting the next generation.
ECU sports stars recognised
Friday, 02 November 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 11ECU’s sports community gathered to celebrate the University’s best and brightest on the field at the annual 2012 ECU Sports Star Awards on Friday, 26 October.
Surf's up for ECU challenge
Friday, 02 November 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 11The 2012 ECU Surf Challenge at Yallingup Beach in WA’s South West has been hailed as an unequivocal success.
Canada exchange a cultural feast for Lucy
Tuesday, 30 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10ECU student Lucy Shurman knew that by going on exchange in Canada, she would get to experience another culture.
Working together to protect Barrow Island
Tuesday, 30 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10An acoustic sensor, the size of a smartphone, is helping to protect Barrow Island’s unique native fauna from the Asian House Gecko.
Future Justice Prize
Tuesday, 30 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10Professor Donna Cross has been awarded the Future Justice Prize for future justice leadership and initiative, recognising the significant contributions she has made not only to communities today, but future communities.
ECU engaging with Brawijaya University
Monday, 29 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning, and International) Professor Ron Oliver, met with a large senior delegation from Brawijaya University in Indonesia this week.
Yanchep Beach Scholarship winner
Friday, 26 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10Congratulations to Marnie Thompson, the inaugural recipient of the Yanchep Beach Joint Venture Indigenous Scholarship.
Working to create a healthier Bali
Thursday, 25 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10Smoking is a major health concern in one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations.
Students need better transferable skills
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10Universities and employers need to collaborate so students can successfully transition into the workplace.
Adjunct Professor named Road Safety Council chair
Tuesday, 23 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10Road Safety Minister Liza Harvey has announced the appointment of Professor Murray Lampard as the new chair of the Road Safety Council.
$2.5million in NHMRC grants for ECU
Monday, 22 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10ECU-led projects focussing on cyberbullying, melanoma research, and stroke rehabilitation have received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants, totalling over $2.5million dollars.
Nanotechnology @ ECU wins an Australia-India fellowship
Monday, 22 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10ECU Professor Kamal Alameh has received a prestigious Australia-India Senior Visiting Fellowship for his groundbreaking work in the area of nanotechnology.
Science Minister visits ECU’s Security Research Institute
Friday, 19 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10ECU’s Security Research Institute was treated to a Ministerial visit last week.
ECU researchers hope to shed light on Pilbara birds
Thursday, 18 October 2012 News > Latest news > 2012 > 10A research partnership between ECU and Dampier Salt Limited will investigate the interactions between the Pilbara’s birdlife and its diverse environment.