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As Brisbane 2032 gets closer, Australian girls are quitting organised sports. What can be done?

Friday, 21 August 2026

It is now less than six years until the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hosting the games will be a multi-billion dollar investment, with organisers committed to a participation legacy to encourage more people to play sports and be active. However, Australian girls and women are dropping out of organised sports at alarming rates, especially around the ages of 14–15. These teenagers today will be 20 or 21 when the Brisbane games begin. So, why is this happening and what can be done to reverse the trend?

A Symbol of Justice: Former Chief Justice Donates Historic Judicial Wig to ECU

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

The ECU School of Business and Law has added a rare piece of court history to its campus. The Honourable Justice Robert Shenton French AC, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, has donated his judicial wig to the school's Legal History Showcase.

Teaching Spotlight: Dr Melissa Fong-Emmerson

Thursday, 13 August 2026

This edition’s Teaching Spotlight features Melissa Fong-Emmerson, a Unit Coordinator, Lecturer and Researcher at ECU’s School of Business and Law. An award-winning educator and researcher, Melissa is passionate about creating learning experiences that make a lasting difference in students’ lives.

ECU Tax Clinic Helps Return Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Remote Kimberley Communities

Monday, 10 August 2026

The Edith Cowan University (ECU) Tax Clinic has delivered nearly half a million dollars back into the hands of remote Aboriginal communities following a week-long outreach trip across the Kimberley region.

Former Family Court Judge Donates Judicial Regalia to ECU Legal History Showcase

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law recently welcomed the Hon. Julienne Penny, former Family Court of Western Australia Judge and a true pioneer of the state's legal landscape, for an inspiring tour of the City Campus and its modern law facilities.

Beyond sharing the wisdom of her decades-long career, Ms Penny left behind a remarkable surprise: the very gown, jacket, and jabot she wore on the bench.

Project management team wins gold

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

A team of Project Management students from the School of Business and Law (SBL) has taken gold at the International Project Management Association (IPMA) Young Crew Australia National Finals, earning the opportunity to represent Australia at the International Project Management Championship (IPMC) 2026 in Athens, later in June.

ECU Newsroom

Digital battle: ECU hosts national cyber security competition

Students put their skills to the test and get a taste of what to expect with a career in the cyber security industry.

Wear it Purple Day highlights the importance of inclusive education

The world over is experiencing a backlash to sexuality education that is inclusive of diverse genders and sexualities, however, it's more important than ever.

Supporting student wellbeing, one wag at a time

Furry faculty members Edi, Watson and Harper are well known fixtures across ECU campuses.

Upcoming events

THU
01
OCT

ECU World Tourism Day 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we travel. It is helping businesses create better visitor experiences, manage destinations more effectively, and build a more sustainable tourism industry.

THU
12
NOV

OZCAB Annual Meeting 2026

The annual meeting of the Chairs of Academic Boards and Senates (OZCAB) brings together Chairs, Deputy Chairs, Board and Senate members, and academic governance professionals from across Australia to discuss emerging issues and share best practice in university governance.

MON
23
NOV

23rd ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain, and Services Management Symposium

From megaproject delivery to digital transformation initiatives, supply chains are increasingly being redesigned and managed through a project management lens.

MON
30
NOV

37th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS 2026)

ACIS 2026 will be proudly hosted by Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law in Western Australia. Known for its progressive approach to education, deep industry connections, and strong focus on and digital innovation, ECU provides an ideal setting for high-level scholarly exchange.

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