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.
Monday, 19 October 2026
ECU Library celebrates Open Access Week from 19–25 October 2026
International Open Access Week returns from 19–25 October 2026, raising awareness of the benefits of making scholarly research freely available and accessible to everyone.
This year's theme, The Cost of Knowledge, explores the financial, human and environmental costs of creating and sharing knowledge, and encourages us to consider how knowledge can better serve the public good.
As a member of Open Access Australasia, ECU Library supports initiatives that promote open access to research and knowledge.
ECU researchers are encouraged to contribute to Research Online by submitting past and current Author Accepted Manuscripts (AAMs), helping make their research more accessible and discoverable.
Researchers can also explore our Open Access Publishing LibGuide for information about publishing options and support.
ECU staff, students and researchers can also visit the Open Scholarship at ECU SharePoint page to learn more about sharing your Author Accepted Manuscripts, explore open scholarship resources and discover events taking place during Open Access Week.
Have questions about open access or submitting your research? Contact the Scholarly Communications team at researchonline@ecu.edu.au for assistance.
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