Welcome to our content hub, the home of thought-provoking or simply helpful articles about everything from building your personal brand to university pathways, learning in practice, employability tips, graduate stories and much more.
Australians use more cocaine per capita than anywhere in the world, but mostly seek treatment for alcohol addiction. It's no wonder qualified counsellors are in strong demand, especially in Western Australia.
Enrolments in postgraduate music teacher education have doubled at ECU, propelled by the introduction of a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching course.
Imagine performing with musicians in unison in real-time but with everyone playing their part in a different country. And streaming live over the internet without any delays.
Medical sonographers play an important part in the first line of investigation in diagnosing many health conditions, using ultrasound technology. Qualified sonographers are also in high demand in Australia.
If you care about the health and safety of people and communities, but don't see a medical career as your thing, you should explore the growing employment opportunities in environmental health.
In 2016 in Bangladesh, cyber criminals pulled off one of the biggest bank robberies in history. It led to a young woman moving to Australia to study Cybersecurity. She now works for consultancy KPMG as a legitimate hacker.
And you'll find some of those facilities in Australia's only International Cyber Security Centre of Excellence at ECU in Western Australia. Great news if you're thinking of cybersecurity as a career.
If you're thinking about university study and the idea of spending time overseas sounds appealing, this might just be the ticket. You'll even graduate in less time.
Teaching isn't a job; it's a calling. And it's one of the most critical roles in society. That's why, on World Teachers Day, we celebrate our fantastic teachers.
She's now Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at frank green, but Rebecca Smith found it difficult to work out what to study in her senior years of high school. Here's how she worked it out.
Aryana wanted a career where she could pursue creativity, but it had to be practical, valuable and meaningful. So she started with a Design degree and an open mind and is now working at IBM as a UX designer and a business analyst.
Speech Pathology is a popular course at ECU. Students get hands-on experiences in their first year, then do clinical practicums in professional practices in their third and fourth years.
From Western Australia to Washington State, USA, ECU environmental science graduate Vanessa Rogers has had an interesting journey and an exciting career. Her advice to new students is, "be utterly relentless in the pursuit of real-world experience while working on your degree."
A new collaboration between tech giant IBM and ECU gives uni students a paid internship during their course and a chance to be employed when they graduate.
OK, Perth city is not on life support. It's moving along nicely as WA's growing capital. But it's getting a serious boost in late 2025 and it's going to be exciting.
There aren't too many universities in Australia that can say one of their employees has worked with the likes of Ben Folds, Diana Ross, Dave Weckl, Paul Grabowsky, Tim Minchin, Olivia Newton John and many more.
Ever wondered how you can tap into the resources of a university like us? Collaborating with ECU can lead to many benefits for your business and for your staff. Here's how.
Less than 6 per cent of business schools in the world are deemed worthy of AACSB International accreditation - and ECU's is one of them.
Helping young people navigate the minefield of risks through their teenage years is a challenge for parents, teachers and others. But a university and private sector partnership might have found a way.
The answer depends on what you're looking for - both career-wise and personally. Here are some things you may not have thought about.
Being a WAAPA student is as intensive as it is exciting. But trying to fit part-time work into a schedule that includes hours of study, practise, rehearsals and performances is a challenge.
Been trawling uni websites wondering how to choose between courses with similar names? Here's an idea. Choose a university where studying a degree involves more than lectures and assignments.
Helping your daughter or son choose a university course can be tricky. Especially when multiple unis offer the same course. The answer is to look at what else is being offered.
Had a few years in the workforce and wondering how you'd cope with study? You're not alone. But many people do it every year and universities know how to help them.
If your child is the first in your family to start higher education, you've probably been grappling with the mysteries of universities. Here are 20 things to help you find your way.
University can be a mystery, especially if you haven't been studying for a while. But one thing you'll need to understand from day one is how to do uni assignments.
If you're moving to Perth to study, you have all kinds of options – from living on a university campus to sharing a house with new friends or even staying with a family.
Quite a lot actually. The weather helps. Sure, we have a winter, but even that season won't dampen your exploratory spirits. There's so much to see and do here.
You should probably ask the 2 million people who've chosen this wonderful capital city to answer that. But Perth is arguably one of Australia's best kept secrets.
Study abroad student Mario Conradt came to Western Australia from Germany as part of his engineering degree. Mario also found time to explore this vast and vibrant part of Australia.
