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ECU South West marks R U OK? Day with staff-student activations

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

September is an important month for wellbeing with R U OK? Day held annually on the second Thursday of the month, reminding us about the power of conversations and connections. This year (10 September) was particularly special with staff and students coming together in shared activations.September is an important month for wellbeing with R U OK? Day held annually on the second Thursday of the month, reminding us about the power of conversations and connections. This year (10 September) was particularly special with staff and students coming together in shared activations.

Supporting student wellbeing, one wag at a time

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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

ECU expands paid pathway into teaching across WA

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

The HAT@ECU program is being expanded to regional centres across Western Australia with the support of the Australian Government Department of Education.

ECU tackles paramedic shortage with new fast-track course

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

ECU is set to strengthen the regional health workforce with the launch of a new pathway enabling eligible nurses to qualify as paramedics.

Record numbers connect with the ECU South West experience.

Monday, 04 May 2026

The Open Day at ECU South West drew record numbers this year.

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Inspirational ECU students claim top honours at WA Youth Awards

Thursday, 17 September 2026

The gala event celebrated young people making a significant difference in their respective Western Australian communities.

Exercise Western Dawn: A live human-robot demonstration hosted by ECU

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Defence, industry and University researchers came together with Australian Army's 13th Brigade for an intensive Defence program exploring human-robot teaming, autonomous systems and next-generation situational awareness.

Australians support voluntary assisted dying, but with clear limits

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

In what is believed to be the first large-scale study investigating public attitudes towards voluntary assisted dying (VAD), Edith Cowan University researchers have found Australians are broadly supportive, but oppose broadening eligibility beyond terminal illness or a significantly reduced quality of life.

From potential to achievement: A milestone moment for ECU students

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

The ECU community came together this weekend to celebrate the success and achievements of 1,848 graduates as they crossed the stage and began the next chapter of their journey.

Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin's recent diplomacy blitz

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Over the past two weeks, Russia's President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz. Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia's Far East and New Delhi, India, as well as a state visit by Vietnam's leader, he met with some 18 heads of state.

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