2011 Media releases
Future scientists wanted
Thursday, 08 December 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 11Edith Cowan University (ECU) is throwing open the doors to its labs next January to give Year 9 and 10 students a taste of the exciting opportunities on offer in science.
The Science Experience will be held at ECU’s Joondalup Campus from 17 to 19 January 2012. The event is for high school students who have an interest in all things science but may be unclear on which path to take. The idea is to show how science works beyond the classroom.
Meeting of minds at Perth security conference
Tuesday, 06 December 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 11The brightest minds in security from Australia and around the world are set to meet in Perth for the 2011 secau Security Congress, hosted by Edith Cowan University (ECU)’s secau Security Research Centre.
Fashion success for local student
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 112011 has been a huge year for Duncraig resident Cherish Armstrong.
On the airwaves for sailing championships
Tuesday, 22 November 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 11Broadcasting students will put their skills into practice next month when they broadcast to an international audience during the 2011 World Sailing Championships in Fremantle.
Research on show at ParkC Open Day
Friday, 04 November 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 11Edith Cowan University’s Parkinson’s Research Centre (ParkC) are hosting their annual Open Day on Saturday, 12 November, to showcase their research into Parkinson’s.
Education Minister to deliver Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Oration
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 11The Minister for Education, The Hon. Dr Elizabeth Constable MLA, is the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Orator for 2011.
ARC funding to create WA music archive
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 11ECU researchers and their industry partners have been awarded $220,000 to create an archive of contemporary art music from Western Australia.
Teacher residency goes rural
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 10Edith Cowan University (ECU)’s teacher residency program has gone rural, providing students with the chance to get the full benefit of residency learning without relocating to the city.
Indigenous health website wins internet award
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 10The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet was the winner of the Diversity category at the 2011 Australia New Zealand Internet Awards, announced at a gala dinner last night in Melbourne.
Fly-in fly-out study
Thursday, 13 October 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 10ECU researchers are investigating the effect that a parent’s fly-in fly-out (FIFO) employment has on the health and wellbeing of their adolescent children in what is an Australian-first study.
Local student gets helping hand from Mrs Mac's and ECU
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 10For Geraldton local and Edith Cowan University (ECU) student Erin Kelly, the decision to move to Perth to study has been an emotional and sometimes tough journey.
ECU media students set to show their skills at CHOGM
Friday, 30 September 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 09ECU’s Public Relations students will put their skills to the test on the international media contingent due in Perth next month for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Turning dreams into reality
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 09More than 200 Indigenous high school students have been inspired to explore the opportunities that a tertiary education can offer at the Dreaming@ECU event at Edith Cowan University (ECU) recently.
Brother and sister duo a picture of success
Thursday, 22 September 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 09When brother and sister pair Sarah and Joseph Landro embarked on their studies at Edith Cowan University, they never imagined they would be crossing the graduation stage together years later. But that is exactly what will happen this Sunday, much to the delight of their proud family.
SCIA to launch new spinal cord injury rehabilitation program at ECU
Monday, 19 September 2011 News > Media releases > 2011 > 09Edith Cowan University (ECU) is pleased to announce a partnership with Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), which will result in the implementation of the innovative Walk On rehabilitation program at the Joondalup Campus.