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 City Campus 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.
Ms Lorie Helliwell
As Vice President Engagement at Edith Cowan University, Ms Lorie Helliwell leads the university's external engagement and its relationships. She oversees a portfolio spanning brand, marketing, communications, domestic student recruitment, alumni relations and philanthropy, strategic partnerships and advocacy as well as creative activations and public experience.
Ms Helliwell brings extensive expertise and experience with a key focus to connect individuals and businesses with areas of excellence across ECU to create dynamic opportunities through the development of enduring partnerships.
Prior to joining ECU, Ms Lorie Helliwell was Head of Group Communications at the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. Her previous roles included Head of Communications at Westpac Banking Corporation, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Commonwealth Bank, and Managing Director of Ogilvy Impact. Prior to moving to Australia, Ms Helliwell was Head of Communications at British Telecommunications.
Originally from the UK, Ms Helliwell graduated from University College London with a BSC (Hons) in Speech Sciences. She holds an MBA from the University of Bath and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Executive Officer
Wendy Westwood
Telephone: (+61 8) 6304 2792
Email: w.westwood@ecu.edu.au
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