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

  • Participants in a study at ECU have shown to be deteriorating 50% less from the degenerative Huntington's disease.

    World-first Huntington's study

    ECU researchers are leading a world-first study which could change the way Huntington’s disease is treated.  

  • Indigenous Health video

    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.  

  • Professor Pierre Horwitz

    Research@ECU with Pierre Horwitz

    Natural Science researcher Professor Pierre Horwitz is featured in the latest Research@ECU series.


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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.

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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.

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Graduate Research School

ECU's Graduate Research School provides support to research masters and doctoral students, their supervisors and the faculties.

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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.

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