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Casandra Tytler

Exploring interconnections with AR and sound

ECU's Dr Catherine Gough-Brady and Dr Cassandra Tytler are working with sound artist, W. Sze Tsang on ARia: Song Unseen, as part of PICA's boorda yeyi mentorship program.

Children interacting with ECU staff members to learn about Medical and Health Sciences.

Curiosity Comes Alive: Over 140 Young Learners Dive into ECU’s Children’s University Holiday Workshops

The April school holidays were bursting with curiosity, creativity, and discovery. More than 140 enthusiastic Children’s University (CU) students and family members from 13 Partner Schools explored exciting hands-on workshops across Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and South West campuses.

Dr Cath Ferguson

The hidden struggle, one in three adults can’t read properly

More than a third of Australian adults live with low literacy and many hide it every day. From missed job opportunities to health risks, the impact can be life-altering. Many people go to great lengths to conceal their difficulties, avoiding reading tasks or relying on others. The signs are often subtle, but the impact is deeply felt.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

National Reading Survey Sheds Light on What’s Really Happening in Australian Classrooms

New data from the Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA) reveals that Australian teachers are highly knowledgeable, confident in their practice, and evidence-aligned in the way they teach reading— but they overwhelmingly call for stronger and more consistent system-level support.

2024 Alumni Award Winners

ECU Alumni Awards: Nominations are now open!

Recognising our extraordinary alumni. Do you know a graduate of ECU doing extraordinary things - either in their career, in the community or through their personal achievements? If so, please consider nominating them for an ECU Alumni Award!

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Mentoring, Resilience, and Wellbeing: Empower Yourself While Empowering Others.

Teacher-Mentor
UWA Partnership
Professional Learning

As a teacher-mentor, you give your all to guiding Pre-Service Teachers — but who’s supporting you? ECU’s School of Education, in partnership with The University of Western Australia (UWA), is delighted to invite you to this engaging one-day interactive workshop designed to help you prioritise your own wellbeing while continuing to inspire the next generation of educators.

ECU Newsroom

Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a 'mercenary', not a prisoner of war. What's the difference – and why does this matter?

Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old former teacher from Melbourne, was one of many foreigners who responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call in 2022 for volunteers to join Ukraine's armed forces to help repel Russia's invasion.

What does it mean to 'accept' or 'reject' all cookies, and which should I choose?

It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either "accept all" or "reject all". Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences.

ECU student tracing 40 years of WA's HIV response

ECU international student Maruf Rahman recently teamed up with WestPride Archives to bring to light four decades of WA's response to HIV/AIDS.

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