ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
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At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.
There are several ways to get involved with research at ECU.
ECU has a lively research community that is committed to supporting research students.
Research Services provides comprehensive support services to researchers.
We value industry partnerships and offer access to world-class research across our nine ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres.
ECU links our stakeholders to our professional talent pool across a range of disciplines and research topics.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
ECU delivers training that can be tailored to industry needs.
Extra-curricular learning for childrenChildren's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
EventsCatch up with fellow graduates at one of our regular alumni events.
We love to see our graduates back at ECU helping current students achieve their dreams.
Tell us what you've been up to since you graduated or stay in the alumni loop.
Take advantage of a range of career development or other alumni benefits.
Dr Maria Gamble
Maria is a Lecturer in the School of Education.
Maria is an educator, researcher, and lecturer in dance and health and physical education (HPE) with extensive experience across secondary and tertiary sectors. Maria has taught in the UK and Australia and has successfully co-ordinated secondary school dance programs in WA, and continues to contribute to curriculum development for senior secondary dance for the Western Australian Department of Education. A passionate advocate for dance as a valuable art form and a core component of health and well-being, they promote its integration across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. Their research focuses on how technology can enhance assessment practices and learner engagement, along with curriculum and policy innovation for both dance and HPE, and arts integration across educational sectors. Maria also serves as a board member of Ausdance WA, contributing to the strategic direction of dance advocacy and education in the state.
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