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Teachers Supporting Teachers – the global podcast

The Teachers Supporting Teachers podcast, hosted by ECU's Professor Narelle Lemon and Marnie Harris, has launched a new thought-provoking series. The latest instalment delves into the complexities and rewards of teaching - from the city to the country.

ECU best in class with a passion for inclusion

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has won national recognition in Australia's premier awards for disability access and inclusion, run by the Australian Disability Network (ADN) on 8 May in Melbourne.

ECU and MRIWA meeting the demand for lithium together

ECU and the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) have commenced a direct lithium extraction (DLE) project that is set revolutionise the future of critical minerals sustainability. The research is using membrane technology to meet the future demand for lithium in a less harmful way.

'Catch Me If You Can' star shares how not to get caught by cyber scammers

CyberWest Summit 2024 sponsored by ECU has opened to its biggest ever crowd. The only cyber security event of its kind in Australia, it is designed to educate small to medium size businesses about the dangers to help them build cyber resilience. This year a Hollywood heavyweight also made a virtual appearance.

Reconciliation more critical than ever

As part of National Reconciliation Week 2024, ECU is collaborating with Murdoch University and James Cook University on an important event entitled "Post-Referendum: What's Next for Universities" – and everyone is invited.

ECU Shines in 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

In the recently released 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has once again demonstrated its academic excellence by receiving rankings in six subject categories. This year's results highlight consistent strong performance across various disciplines.

Bright sparks in the heart of Busselton

ECU has partnered with the City of Busselton to deliver some incredible opportunities for budding musicians and performers in the South West over the coming months.

New TAFE pathway to help early childhood educators study at ECU

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care NMTAFE graduates are being offered a new pathway directly into university thanks to a new partnership with ECU. The aim is not only to increase the number of early childhood educators in WA, but provide them with the opportunity for a higher level of learning and more advanced experience.

New paid work placement provides relief for ECU pre-service teachers

ECU Bachelor of Education students can participate in a paid work experience program being trialled thanks to a partnership with the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC). It's aimed at providing valuable real-world experience for future teachers, while offering some financial relief.

ECU a good place for a safe space

'The Living Room' at ECU is a new safe and inclusive space for students to find support in a comfortable and easily accessible way that fits their needs while providing a sense of community belonging.

The future belongs to you at ECU Open Day

ECU Open Day is here with an open invitation to future students to immerse themselves in a campus experience, where they can 'try on' a whole range of future study and career options.

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IBM Future Lab: A new home at ECU to build the jobs of tomorrow

The IBM Future Lab has officially opened at ECU Joondalup campus to help train West Australian students for the jobs of tomorrow across Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability and energy transition. The lab will help create a highly skilled and diverse workforce, with the aim to create around 200 jobs across IBM within Western Australia over the next 5 years.

Media marvels recognised at ECU awards ceremony

The annual ECU media awards have been held to celebrate the most outstanding research media campaigns and contributors to The Conversation in 2023. This year's event welcomed new media talent, and welcomed back some 'Hall of Famers'.

Doing the math on teaching teachers

No one knows better than a university that teaching is a complex task. It takes a special combination of professional knowledge, motivation, and productive beliefs to become a good teacher.

ECU soars in medium-term employability rankings

The latest GOS-L survey results have been released, revealing ECU graduates are not only some of the most employable in the state, they also earn more than graduates from any other WA university in the medium-term, with a median full-time salary of $86,900.

ECU leads Western Australian universities for equal pay

Data released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has revealed ECU's gender pay gap is the lowest of all Western Australian universities, at 3.7%. ECU is also well below the national gender pay gap, which sits at 19%.

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