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Overview

Welcome to research at Edith Cowan University. We have a vibrant research community at ECU and actively support our student and staff researchers. We also enjoy collaboration with other universities and continually seek opportunities to work with organisations and businesses to commercialise research outcomes.

Our research

Research at ECU is growing strongly, led by successful strategies to develop a vibrant research culture.

Research profile & areas of focus

At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.

Research publications

Browse research output from ECU staff, postgraduates and affiliated authors.

The search for meaning

The Search is ECU's biannual research publication, documenting highlights and insights across a diverse range of fields. From neuroscience to nanotechnology, and management to music, our talented researchers aim to deliver tangible outcomes to benefit communities, both locally and globally.

Research news

For all the latest research news and quotable experts delivered to your inbox, sign up to our fortnightly newsletter.

Graduate research

ECU has a lively research community that is committed to supporting research students.

Supporting researchers

Our Office of Research and Innovation provides comprehensive support services to researchers.

How to get involved

There are several ways to get involved with research at ECU.

Become a researcher at ECU

Discover how you can join ECU as a graduate researcher.

Explore commercialisation opportunities

Collaborate with ECU on the commercialisation of our research outcomes.

Donate to ECU research

Support our research initiatives through a donation to an ECU research project.
 

News

Not always reaching your potential is okay, but overthinking it is a problem

Tuesday, 18 June 2019

New Edith Cowan University research has found that it’s not failing to make progress toward our ‘ideal-self’ that is problematic but rather the tendency to focus on that lack of progress in a negative way that leads to psychological distress.

A $12 pill test could save the lives of first-timers

Friday, 07 June 2019

New ECU research has found pill testing services at music festivals may be most effective in reducing harm for people trying ecstasy for the first time, but less so for prior users.

Ironing out your exercise routine

Thursday, 06 June 2019

Up to 35 per cent of female athletes are iron deficient, a review of research has found.

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Contact

Graduate Research School

Telephone: (61 8) 6304 2628
Email: grs@ecu.edu.au

Office of Research and Innovation

Telephone: (61 8) 6304 2721
Email: research@ecu.edu.au

Research Scholarships

Telephone: (61 8) 6304 3636
Email: scholarships@ecu.edu.au

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