Edith Cowan University

Site tools
- A+ A-
- Feedback
- Maps
- Contact us
- A to Z index

Student/Staff Portal

Most Popular

Research

Welcome to Research

At Edith Cowan University, we're building our reputation on our impact rather than our age. Our progressive nature drives our thirst for knowledge and desire for creating meaningful change in the world.

Research themes

Our research work focuses on four themes that recognise both our collective expertise and our progressive view of the world. Each theme has a Research Theme Leader who facilitates research partnerships between ECU researchers and industry, government and community organisations.

Health

Prevention, detection and management of disease and injury.

Research Theme Leader:
Professor John Olynyk.

Natural and Built Environments

Understanding, harnessing, building and protecting environments for sustaining people, place and planet.

Research Theme Leader:
Professor Kerry Brown.

Securing Digital Futures

Enabling a safe, secure, productive and enterprising digital environment.

Research Theme Leader:
Mr Tony Marceddo.

Society and Culture

Impacting and supporting social change through ensuring diversity, creativity, cultural identity, education, personal and organisational success and social justice.

Research Theme Leader:
Professor Paul Arthur.

World-class research

Our world-class research transcends medical practice, driving health outcomes and quality of life. It leverages our unique geographical location, tying the natural environment to the built. It's also at the forefront of shaping our digital future, addressing the challenges of the digital revolution. And it shapes the culturally-rich society we live in today, informing and protecting communities.

Explore our world-class research

More about

Engaging with us

Find out about the variety of ways you can connect with our research.

Our institutes and centres

Our Research Institutes and Centres produce world-class research in a wide range of disciplines.

Our school research

We have eight schools, ranging in diversity, each driving research excellence and striving for world-class status.

ECU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy for research

ECU is committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities towards reconciliation. This includes initiatives such as the 'ECU Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy for Research' and our Research Journey articles.

We are also proud to have a number of outstanding researchers, some of whom have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. At ECU we leverage this expertise to provide insight into culturally appropriate conduct and protocols in research relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Discover more

Support our research

When you support research at ECU through a one-off or regular donation, you are directly investing in the health and sustainability of our future.

Your generosity allows us to continue our research into some of the most pressing global challenges of our time. You’ll become part of our innovative research community, driving transformational change.