Overview
Research at ECU is growing strongly, led by successful strategies to develop a vibrant research culture which aligns with and informs our learning and teaching activities.
The University's approach to its research is differentiated, targeted and welcoming of quality collaborative partners. Our strategies include: concentrating research in areas of strength and excellence; engaging widely with local, national and international institutions, industry and community partners, and all levels of government; establishing and partnering in research centres; appointing researchers who are leaders in their fields; and commercialising applied outcomes.
News & events
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Women put up with more bad behaviour at work, respond by working harder: study
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of New England has found women experience more rude and disrespectful behaviour in the workplace, but they tolerated it by working harder.
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New approach to stop bullying in schools
Teachers and parents have been so effective in reducing bullying behaviour in schools that it has gone ‘underground’, with young people who bully turning to covert methods to avoid detection.
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Inspiring collaboration
For the first time WA’s five universities have combined their collective expertise to inspire the next generation of researchers and academics.
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Research showcase
ECU Security Research Institute
The SECAU Security Research Centre has emerged as one of ECUs most vital research groups with a range of investigative study areas that deliver immediate and high impact outcomes in the area of Computer and Digital Forensics, Network and Wireless Security, Information Warfare, Physical Security, Risk Management and Aviation Security.
Centre of Excellence for MicroPhotonic Systems
The WA Centre of Excellence for MicroPhotonic Systems (COMPS) is a partnership between ECU and international collaborators from Cambridge University UK, Ulm University Germany, Technion Israel Institute of Technology Israel, TIMA France and EPFL Switzerland, all of whom have world-class researchers and facilities.
Research profile
Research at ECU is growing strongly, led by successful strategies to develop a vibrant research culture which aligns with and informs our teaching and learning activities.
Research Week
ECU Research Week is an annual event that brings together staff, students, current and future researchers to share their research, knowledge, ideas and inspiration.
Graduate Research School
ECU's Graduate Research School provides support to research masters and doctoral students, their supervisors and the faculties.
Office of Research and Innovation
The Office of Research and Innovation is responsible for administering all externally funded research awards, as well as central University research funding schemes.