ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
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At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.
There are several ways to get involved with research at ECU.
ECU has a lively research community that is committed to supporting research students.
Research Services provides comprehensive support services to researchers.
We value industry partnerships and offer access to world-class research across our nine ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres.
ECU links our stakeholders to our professional talent pool across a range of disciplines and research topics.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
ECU delivers training that can be tailored to industry needs.
Extra-curricular learning for childrenChildren's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
EventsCatch up with fellow graduates at one of our regular alumni events.
We love to see our graduates back at ECU helping current students achieve their dreams.
Tell us what you've been up to since you graduated or stay in the alumni loop.
Take advantage of a range of career development or other alumni benefits.
Learn about how various members of our community pursue their studies and careers at ECU in both academic and professional capacities.
Hear from Dr Aisling Smyth, a lecturer and early-career researcher within the School of Nursing & Midwifery and the 2018 Athena SWAN Kick-Start Science Award winner
Hear from Professor Michelle Colgrave, an internationally recognised researcher in her field and leader of the Food and Agricultural Proteomics teams at ECU.
Professor Mindy Blaise is a Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellow at ECU. Mindy discusses how she is supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 5: Gender Equality, and the mentoring of women in the higher education setting.
ECU Athena SWAN Advancement Scheme Award recipient Alecka Miles talks about her new role as Course Coordinator for the Master of Paramedic Practitioner and returning back to work after parental breaks.
Dr Michelle Ellis discusses inspiring high school students into STEMM areas and how being an Edith Cowan Athena SWAN Advancement Scheme recipient has assisted her work.
Read about Dr David Rhode's insights on supporting student diversity in regional locations, from ECU's South West campus in Bunbury.
Find out more about Charn and her career journey as an academic in the speech pathology disipline.
Read about Ben and his reasons for taking time out to look after his baby boy.
Read about Sophie's story as a staff member and student at ECU, aspiring to become a teacher in STEMM.
Rakhi is currently an engineering student and vice-president of the Women in Engineering at ECU.
Dr Carolyn McIntyre tells her story of balancing a career in research with a young family.
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