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Children's University beckons WA's South West

Friday, 19 January 2024

ECU's Children's University is expanding in 2024, with regional students in the South West eligible to enrol. Designed for primary school children, specifically from disadvantaged backgrounds, its success has already seen 1000 students complete more than 64-thousand hours of extracurricular learning.

ECU’s Children’s University Graduands take centre stage to celebrate life-long learning

Friday, 15 December 2023 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2023 > 12

On 28 & 29 November 2023, Edith Cowan University (ECU) hosted the annual Children’s University graduation ceremonies. ECU’s Joondalup campus was sparked with an exciting atmosphere as hundreds of WA students were welcomed into the Children’s University Western Australia Partnership Alumni community of more than 1600 students.

Unlocking Potential: ECU Children’s University Program Beckons South West Schools!

Friday, 01 December 2023 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2023 > 12

We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to your school community to embark on a transformative educational journey with ECU’s Children’s University program, now available in the South West region. This internationally acclaimed initiative, spearheaded by Children’s University Australasia & Africa Indian Ocean (CUA), has been a beacon of inspiration in fostering learning excellence since its inception in 1993

Nurturing family-led learning through ECU’s Children’s University School Holiday Program

Tuesday, 03 October 2023 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2023 > 10

The Children’s University team worked with ECU Staff from the School of Education, School of Business and Law, School of Science and School of Engineering to deliver a smorgasbord of fun, engaging course and research related workshops to over 90 Children’s University members and their families this September school holidays.

Aspirational Learning at ECU’s Children’s University July Holiday Program

Tuesday, 25 July 2023 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2023 > 07

The Children’s University (CU) team partnered with ECU’s School of Science, School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Business and Law to deliver another successful Children’s University July Holiday Program at Edith Cowan University (ECU). This saw over 80 enthusiastic CU children and family members engage in fun-filled learning experiences hosted at the Joondalup campus.

Shire of Higher Learning

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Shire of Harvey Libraries will inspire a new generation of academics through a fun and educational program that launched in June.

Young Scholars Explore their Inspirations and Aspirations at ECU’s Children’s University April School Holiday Program

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2023 > 04

ECU’s Children’s University (CU) April School Holiday Program offered another fun learning opportunity for its members and families. Learning the skills behind coding games, exploring how geologists discover the formation of fossils, participating in drama improvisation to develop self-expression skills and self-confidence were all on offer across the Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses.

Hundreds of WA primary students celebrate their university graduation

Friday, 02 December 2022

Hundreds of WA students aged between seven and 14 have farewelled the final semester of university, graduating from The Children’s University of WA at special ceremonies held across Perth and Albany.

A STEM Out of the Box success for Children’s University WA

Wednesday, 19 October 2022 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2022 > 10

The Children’s University Western Australia Partnership (CUWAP) delivered jointly by Edith Cowan University and The University of Western Australia successfully developed and hosted an innovative STEM Out of Box initiative to nine CU partner schools across regional Great Southern, South-west, Peel and Perth.

Fostering a love of learning at ECU’s Children’s University September School Holiday Program

Wednesday, 12 October 2022 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2022 > 10

The Children’s University (CU) September School Holiday Program at Edith Cowan University (ECU) offered another fun and engaging learning journey experience for its members.

Nurturing Aspirations at ECU’s Children’s University July School Holiday Program

Friday, 15 July 2022 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2022 > 07

The Children’s University WA Partnership team at ECU were delighted to partner with the Schools of; Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery and Business and Law to offer 113 young Children’s University (CU) participants and family members a range of educational, fun and hands-on workshops during the July School Holiday Program, at the Joondalup campus.

Encouraging Learning at ECU’s Children’s University April School Holiday Program

Wednesday, 20 April 2022 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2022 > 04

Exploring the formation of fossils, learning about careers in the gold industry as well as studying 3D face morphology and uses of Artificial Intelligence to diagnose medical conditions, created a quality learning journey during the Children’s University (CU) April School Holiday Program at ECU.

Children’s University WA Partnership wins 2022 ‘Inspiring WA STEM’ grant

Wednesday, 06 April 2022 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2022 > 04

The awarded grant will fund a STEM Out of the Box initiative, which will provide regional Children University partner schools with STEM kits filled with three hands-on activities to explore at home.

Children’s University welcomes a year of fun in 2022

Wednesday, 06 April 2022 Schools > Education > Children's University WA > News and events > Children's University > 2022 > 04

Take a glimpse of what makes Children’s University such an amazing experience for students, fostering a love of learning and aspirations for lifelong learning.

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