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Associate Professor Helen Adam

ECU researchers to share findings with the world after double win at Aspire Awards

Associate Professor Helen Adam and Dr Kiam Padamsey have each earned a $6,000 travel grant to present their research at international conferences in 2027.

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How to say ‘no’ to your child – and stick to it

“No” may be one of the hardest words for parents to say to a young child. "No, we're not buying that". "No, you can't have my phone." Many parents dread the tears, arguments or tantrums that can follow when a toddler or preschooler is denied something they want. But what if a being upset is not a sign something has gone wrong?

Associate Professor Anabela Malpique

Experts back NSW push to return NAPLAN writing tests to pen and paper

NSW will raise the issue of bringing back pen-and-paper writing tests for NAPLAN at today's national meeting of education ministers. Online testing for NAPLAN was introduced in 2018. Experts welcome the move, saying handwriting was critical for learning and memory.

A portrait picture of Mrs Linda Cranley on white background

Service-learning programs leave lasting impact beyond the classroom

An ECU study aimed to determine whether a compulsory service-learning program offered in a WA secondary school influenced former students to continue service in their lives after graduation.

Children participate in a Children’s University school holiday workshop in a simulated hospital ward. A group gathers around a hospital bed where a medical training mannequin lies connected to monitoring equipment. University staff and nursing students demonstrate healthcare procedures while children observe and interact with the clinical learning environment. Medical equipment, bedside monitors and training resources are visible throughout the room.

ECU’s Children’s University Holiday Workshops Spark Creative, Clinical and Curious Minds

More than 160 Children’s University (CU) students and their families took part in ECU’s September school holiday workshops, exploring new ideas, developing practical skills and experiencing university life across ECU’s Joondalup and South West campuses.

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Current events

WED
11
NOV

Collaboration for Educational Change in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Seminar
Visting Scholar
Curriculum Reform

The School of Education is delighted to invite you to a seminar with visiting scholar Professor Susannah Stevens, Head of School of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment at the University of Christchurch/Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Drawing on her experience in national curriculum reform, professional association leadership, university leadership and government advisory work, Professor Stevens will explore how educational reform is shaped through collaboration between governments, universities, professional organisations, schools and communities.

FRI
27
NOV

DATTA WA State Conference 2026 - Design and Technology: The Next Generation

D&T Education
Conference
Joondalup Campus
Join the Design and Technology Teachers' Association WA (DATTA WA) for the 2026 DATTA WA State Conference, hosted by the School of Education at Edith Cowan University's Joondalup Campus. This forward-focused event will bring together educators, industry leaders, and innovators to explore emerging trends, share best practice, and shape the future of Design and Technology education.
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ECU Newsroom

ECU Wills Clinic now open at ECU City, taking appointments for Semester 1 2027

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has launched its new student-led Wills Clinic at ECU City Campus aiming to help people in Perth and regional Western Australia who may otherwise face barriers to accessing legal assistance to prepare a simple will.

ECU researchers to share findings with the world after double win at Aspire Awards

Associate Professor Helen Adam and Dr Kiam Padamsey have each earned a $6,000 travel grant to present their research at international conferences in 2027.

ECU puts student voices at the centre of education agent quality

International Business Operations marks an important step in strengthening recruitment quality and student outcomes.

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