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Growing up, Josh Venters wanted to be everything from a car salesman to an actor to a detective. These weren’t childhood dreams; he took each of these careers seriously. Now, after years of trying different degrees and subjects at two different universities he has finally found his destiny.
Whenever we enjoy a stage performance we're transfixed by the light and movement, the performers, the costumes and the sets. But there’s another vital ingredient in any show that really moves us – the sound production. And that doesn’t happen by accident.
From a young age, Isaac Huggins loved drawing, building things, and experimenting with materials. Art was in his DNA, but he couldn't possibly expect to turn that passion into a career. Or could he?
"If you told me 10 years ago I’d be at university studying physics, I'd have laughed at you." Meet Nathan Pittaway, a mature age uni student in the process of changing his life, one physics exam at a time.
Cricket mad cybercrime student Jacob Oskam has just spent a year studying in the UK as part of a unique dual degree program. He says it's the best thing he's ever done.
Kaidyn McLennan's interest in engineering was sparked building Lego and remote-controlled cars with his dad. His first semester of uni gave him a huge sample of engineering fields to help him decide his future.
"Don't think about the million reasons things will not work out. Think about the one reason it will." Wise words from Jerry Schweitzer, mature age student and career switcher who found his reason by recalling childhood memories.
Madison Martin was passionate about biology in high school and knew that it was the only topic she wanted to explore further. Until university, she didn’t realise how much further that could be.
Natasha Hennessy completed her first degree in Counter Terrorism, has studied advanced diplomas, run a full-time business, had two children, and is now studying to be a primary school teacher.
"This has been more than just a university for me. It has been a place where I discovered my potential, tested my limits, and built a foundation for my future," says Pema Chentsho, project management student and so much more.
Project management can be one of two things. It can be part of your overall skillset, or it can be your whole job. Either way, a skilled project manager is a valuable person to have around and someone who can work in any industry.
A university course is a great starting point for a successful career, but after you graduate it can be a challenge finding employment. Unless your course included valuable work experience and industry contacts that is.
When people talk about the 'medical profession' they tend to focus on doctors and nurses. And while those professions are vital, there are other healthcare specialists who are equally critical to ensuring people enjoy a healthy life. Welcome to Allied Health.
There's more to university than lectures and assignments. Did you know you can enhance your understanding of your chosen subject by travelling overseas as part of your studies? Hamish Hennessy does.
Cohen Stickland says he was 'lucky' as a student to get an opportunity to do an internship at the West Coast Eagles Football Club. But he now knows it takes a lot more than luck to achieve your career goal.
Rhiarn Snowden arrived early in life and was about the size of a Pepsi can. But it was a can with a lot of fizz. Overcoming many personal challenges, she is now on a path to a nursing career, thanks to the support of family and her university.
It's one thing to say you're all about your students. But does this recognise ALL students, and their diversity of lived experiences? And does this go beyond study support to helping them prepare for employment?
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 early 2026 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.
Like many school leavers, working out what she wanted to study at uni was a bit of a challenge for Paige Smith. She had a passion for all things science from a very young age, but where to start?
Highly qualified early childhood educators are in demand in Western Australia and across Australia. Ultimately, you'll need a uni degree, but a new diploma pathway can shorten the length of your university study.
Balancing your studies with life responsibilities like two kids is tough. But Janice Simons has a secret weapon – an amazing support network of family and friends who contributed to her university success.
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.
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.
