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
Centre for Sustainable Regional Futures
The Centre for Sustainable Regional Futures, based at ECU's South West Campus (Bunbury), Western Australia is an integral part of the Faculty of Regional Professional Studies interaction with the broad educational precinct that includes the modern South West Health Campus and South West College of TAFE.
Centre for Ecosystem Management
The Centres unique approach develops the partnership between ecology and management and believes the best solutions for environmental problems can only be achieved through an interdisciplinary approach.
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.