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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.
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.
Sustainability is defined as the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time. And Amber Anderson wants to be a leader in this growing field, where professionals are in demand.
From an early age, Bree Elliott was drawn to the ocean, spending many hours in the salty air and crashing waves. She now aims to educate others on the importance of our oceans and waterways.
Launching a professional music career is way more than being a great performer. Music graduate Kira Gunn understands this well, boldly embarking on a career as a freelance harpist.
A team of Australian university students rose to the challenge in an international competition, pitching an innovative water-saving idea to reduce costs and enhance sustainability for hotels.
Brooke Taylor's background is in psychology. But when her kids started school, it reignited her passion for child development and led to a career change.
Thanks to an industry partnership with Arcadian Ambulance, ECU paramedicine students can leap into high-octane work experience and get exposure to international environments and a pathway to work in the US.
Imagine studying to be a journalist and/or broadcaster and having the opportunity to showcase your work to a wide audience on a commercial network? Before you finish your course? How cool.
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.
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.
Highly qualified early childhood educators are in demand in Western Australia and across Australia. Ultimately, you'll need a uni degree, but a new TAFE 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.
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 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.
