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From Tyre Waste to Mine Rehabilitation: Students Tackle WA Mining Sustainability at the 2026 SDG Challenge

Friday, 04 September 2026

How can one of Western Australia’s most critical sectors balance economic growth with environmental guardianship for future generations?

ECU Project Management Students Reach Finals in the Procure for Impact University Challenge

Thursday, 03 September 2026

Three Project Management students from the School of Business and Law have placed in the top 10 of the Procure for Impact University Challenge.

As Brisbane 2032 gets closer, Australian girls are quitting organised sports. What can be done?

Friday, 21 August 2026

It is now less than six years until the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hosting the games will be a multi-billion dollar investment, with organisers committed to a participation legacy to encourage more people to play sports and be active. However, Australian girls and women are dropping out of organised sports at alarming rates, especially around the ages of 14–15. These teenagers today will be 20 or 21 when the Brisbane games begin. So, why is this happening and what can be done to reverse the trend?

A Symbol of Justice: Former Chief Justice Donates Historic Judicial Wig to ECU

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

The ECU School of Business and Law has added a rare piece of court history to its campus. The Honourable Justice Robert Shenton French AC, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, has donated his judicial wig to the school's Legal History Showcase.

Teaching Spotlight: Dr Melissa Fong-Emmerson

Thursday, 13 August 2026

This edition’s Teaching Spotlight features Melissa Fong-Emmerson, a Unit Coordinator, Lecturer and Researcher at ECU’s School of Business and Law. An award-winning educator and researcher, Melissa is passionate about creating learning experiences that make a lasting difference in students’ lives.

ECU Tax Clinic Helps Return Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Remote Kimberley Communities

Monday, 10 August 2026

The Edith Cowan University (ECU) Tax Clinic has delivered nearly half a million dollars back into the hands of remote Aboriginal communities following a week-long outreach trip across the Kimberley region.

ECU Newsroom

WAAPA Awards celebrate emerging artists

A series of award ceremonies have recognised the talents of emerging artists at ECU.

ECU steps up to tackle healthcare shortage with WA-first degree

Australia is facing a critical shortage of osteopaths, prompting Edith Cowan University (ECU) to launch the State's first university program to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Musicians' brains stay one step ahead, study finds

Musicians don't just learn movement sequences faster, they predict what's coming next sooner, according to new research that also found newly formed motor memories can be disrupted by seeing different visual sequences shortly after learning.

Upcoming events

THU
01
OCT

ECU World Tourism Day 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we travel. It is helping businesses create better visitor experiences, manage destinations more effectively, and build a more sustainable tourism industry.

THU
12
NOV

OZCAB Annual Meeting 2026

The annual meeting of the Chairs of Academic Boards and Senates (OZCAB) brings together Chairs, Deputy Chairs, Board and Senate members, and academic governance professionals from across Australia to discuss emerging issues and share best practice in university governance.

MON
23
NOV

23rd ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain, and Services Management Symposium

From megaproject delivery to digital transformation initiatives, supply chains are increasingly being redesigned and managed through a project management lens.

MON
30
NOV

37th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS 2026)

ACIS 2026 will be proudly hosted by Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law in Western Australia. Known for its progressive approach to education, deep industry connections, and strong focus on and digital innovation, ECU provides an ideal setting for high-level scholarly exchange.

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