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Dr Jason Goopy

Community music education a key youth wellbeing strategy

A new Edith Cowan University study has investigated the positive impact of community music education programs in regional Australia – providing non-medical, cost-effective, and community-based opportunities to reach out to young people who are struggling.

Dr Julie Boston and Dr Rikki James

$1.4 million in Applied Research Grants to boost WA’s clean energy training capability

School of Education researchers joining forces with SM Safe, MLEC Group and Magellan Power to create Virtual Reality (VR) training for electrical apprentices in remote communities.

Side-by-side to the finish line: mother and daughter duo graduate as teachers from ECU South West

Side-by-side to the finish line: mother and daughter duo graduate as teachers from ECU South West

Balancing family life, work and setbacks, the pair supported each other every step of the way and are now teaching in the community they call home. Penny and Elizabeth Gaskell have always shared a close bond, but studying Education together at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) South West campus deepened their connection in ways they never expected.

An image of the street parade after the ECU and Children's University South West Graduation.

ECU South West celebrates graduates across generations

ECU South West celebrated both the University and the Children's University graduates from the region in its lively street parade on a day of community togetherness and academic achievement.

A portrait image of Mr Chris Lambe

What turns a good teacher into a great one?

When the kids step into 2025 Teacher of the Year and proud science ‘nerd at heart’, Chris Lambe’s Sci-Tech-inspired primary school classroom, they don’t just see a teacher and his full-sized puppet-skeleton, Steve, encouraging them to explore the world around them; they see an educator who truly cares about them and their future.

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Masterclass Series - Educating for Multilingualism: Catering to EAL/D Learners in the Mainstream Classroom

Masterclass
Multilingualism
School of Education

Unlock the power of inclusive teaching with this dynamic professional learning Masterclass Series designed for educators working with English as an Additional Language and/or Dialect (EAL/D) learners. This engaging masterclass is ideal for primary, early childhood, specialist, Languages, and Intensive English Centre educators looking to enhance their practice in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms.

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Training

Professional Learning
Education
Duke of Edinburgh

ECU’s School of Education is proud to offer an exciting professional learning opportunity to all ECU Pre-Service Teachers. Become a fully trained Award Leader for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and you will join a global network of educators offering students the opportunity to benefit from the Award’s world-class non-formal education and learning framework.

ECU Newsroom

Nvidia's new AI tool is giving female game characters a makeover – and gamers are pushing back

Last week leading chipmaker Nvidia announced DLSS-5 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), a new artificial intelligence (AI) rendering tool it describes as a "breakthrough in visual fidelity for games". The software takes low-resolution images and uses AI to upscale them, adding what Nvidia calls "photoreal lighting and materials".

A truly special occasion: ECU marks milestone moment for philanthropy at new City Campus

Edith Cowan University has marked a defining moment in its philanthropic journey, hosting its first major donor event at the new ECU City Campus on 20 March 2026.

ECU lifts global profile in QS Subject Rankings

Results from the latest QS World Ranking by Subject has showcased Edith Cowan University's academic excellence.

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