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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World-first Huntington's study
ECU researchers are leading a world-first study which could change the way Huntington’s disease is treated.
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Videos changing perceptions of Indigenous health
A security guard in a hospital threatens to a throw an Indigenous man out onto the street because he assumes the man is drunk. Minutes later the man collapses and an emergency response is called. The man was seriously ill, and was simply drinking water.
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Research@ECU with Pierre Horwitz
Natural Science researcher Professor Pierre Horwitz is featured in the latest Research@ECU series.
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Research showcase
Centre for Schooling and Learning Technologies
The Centre for Schooling and Learning Technologies (CSaLT) aims to maximise the effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support teaching and learning in the contemporary school environment.
Centre for Higher Education Learning and Teaching Research
The Mission of the Institute is to enhance the quality of education and to close the gap between high and low performing students and between high and low performing schools.
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.