News Articles for Edith Cowan University

A looming generational wealth transfer in regional Western Australia has prompted one of the state's private wealth firms to expand its remit beyond the big smoke.

Everest Metals Corporation is scaling up its Mt Edon critical mineral project in WA's Mid West region after securing Edith Cowan University's mineral research arm to help develop an innovative rubidium extraction process. The pair's new research agreement will represent a key stage towards developing the dual-mineral deposit that sits about 350km from the town of Geraldton.

The Workforce Gender Equality Agency has published gender pay gap data on more than 400 WA private sector companies, shedding a light on remuneration disparities.

Both a global hunt and homegrown talent have benefits and disadvantages when it comes to choosing university leadership.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Alcoa's refinery closure; Panoramic's shuttered mine; Stockland's retirement living vision; another Creasy deal; a new Yallingup resort, and preview the upcoming magazine.

Structural fallout after COVID-19, subdued investment, and overseas competition are likely behind universities' mixed performance in a recent world ranking.

Everest Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding with Edith Cowan University to collaborate on rubidium extraction tests on samples from its Mt Edon lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatite project near Paynes Find in Western Australia. The company has been developing a path to unlocking a rubidium-lithium resource since drilling identified high-grade zones of up to 0.51 per cent rubidium oxide and 0.94 per cent lithium oxide.

The early childhood education sector has been struggling as staff shortages take hold.

WA's universities applaud the plan to remove the controversial threshold, which affected disadvantaged students.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Anni Browning, Annie Fogarty, Andrew Ross, Linda Wayman, Ian Horne, Georgina Richter, Steve Chapman, Diana Kubicki, Drew Mayhills, Jo Thomas and Jonathan Phillips.

Global Drone Solutions was announced as best tech company of the year, while David Cook took home Achiever of the Year at the INCITE Awards 2023.

The auditor general has lifted the lid on financial reporting weaknesses and cyber security issues at WA's tertiary institutions.

Most of Australia's universities have moved substantially higher on a major global ranking, with three into the top 20 but one dropping down the list after a change in criteria.

A hazmat general warning was issued for a section of the Perth CBD after emergency services identified a gas leak from a large pipe fracture at the ECU campus construction site.

The indexation rate for student loans has hit its highest level in decades.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Edward Wray-Bliss, Walter Gomes, Raj Kandiah, John Palermo, Aurelien Scannella, Alan Dodge, Suzanne Ardagh, Christine Morris, Ian Wells, Chris Sutherland and Dale Alcock.

Three Western Australian universities have gained ground in the world rankings for 2023.

WA university tops the nation in survey of job-ready graduates.

This year's FIFA Women's World Cup and imminent completion of the State Football Centre open opportunities for the sport.

A purpose-built accommodation block has been hit with delays, providing no relief to the already tight market for student housing.

Movement from private and public stakeholders at Perth City Link could turn the tide finally for the embattled precinct.

Pressure is building on businesses to justify retaining personal data as consumer awareness of cyber security builds in the aftermath of the Optus, Medibank and Latitude hacks.

At a minimum, a review of WA universities might lead to a reduction in the current duplication of course offerings.

Mining equipment provider WesTrac has partnered with Lifeline WA to launch a peer-led health and wellbeing program to support staff struggling with their mental health.

Profitability was down across all four of the state's public universities in 2022 as two institutions finished the year in the red.

Taken too far and without the engagement of all voices, wokeness might end up preventing much hoped-for inclusiveness.

A joint federal and state government event to mark the beginning of a Perth City Deal project has been overshadowed by complaints from Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

University mergers could be back on the table in WA as another state takes firm steps towards amalgamating two of its biggest institutions.

Multiplex has awarded a $120 million façades and structures contract to SRG Global for work on the Edith Cowan University city campus project, which broke ground earlier this month.

From cost blowouts to deadline extensions, the much-vaunted plan to revitalise Perth's CBD appears to have been placed on the backburner.

A new production marks an intersection between theatre, sport and medical science.

Shopping centre owners are increasingly exploring ways to incorporate residential components into retail districts.

Escalating financial management problems have done little to dint a broad recovery in the state's university sector.

Murdoch has improved its standing in a major global university ranking with UWA narrowly retaining a spot in the list's top 100.

Aqura Technologies was crowned best tech company while VentureX HQ co-founder Sheryl Frame received the Achiever of the Year title at the 2022 Incite Awards on Friday night.

Staff cuts at the height of the pandemic are continuing to bite universities across Australia.

All four of WA's public universities have improved their places on Quacquarelli Symonds' latest ranking, one of three major global higher education lists of its sort.

ECU has denied allegations of improper grading were unearthed amid a culture review that has led to the university's executive dean of education handing in his resignation.

The state's public universities have posted more than $400 million of surpluses between them in 2021, thanks largely to rising investment portfolios and short term government support.

As WA opens to the rest of the country, business leaders are debating which industries the state should target for growth.