ECU School Of Science

🚧🐢 Caution: tiny turtles crossing!

Keep an eye out for these adorable little Southwestern Snake-necked turtle hatchlings, which are on their long journey from the nest to nearby wetlands.

Hatchlings can be as small as a 10 cent coin, so they are hard to see on roads and footpaths near our Joondalup campus. Help keep them safe by slowing down when driving, cycling or walking around natural areas and refraining from handling or feeding native wildlife.

If you think you've found a native animal in distress, you can call the Wildcare Helpline for advice on 08 9474 9055.

🚀 This is how our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program launches cyber careers

Through our partnership with Interactive, students gain hands‑on experience in cyber defence, incident response and threat monitoring, giving them the practical skills employers are looking for.

A recent industry feature also highlighted how this partnership is opening doors for students like ECU and WIL alumnus Tarquin Bick, who’s already stepped into a real cyber role.

It is a great example of how WIL creates genuine career pathways in the cyber security space.

🔗Read more below:

Interactive lifts cyber careers with uni work scheme The partnership is helping fill Australia's cyber skills gap, with 20 graduates placed into live security environments over five years.

National Reconciliation Week, held annually from 27 May to 3 June, is a time for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to reflect on our shared histories, strengthen relationships and commit to working together toward a more just and equitable future.

All In: Universities and the ongoing work of reconciliation National Reconciliation Week, held annually from 27 May to 3 June, is a time for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to reflect on our shared histories, strengthen relationships and commit to working together toward a more just and equitable future.

Do you want to spend a year at the University of Portsmouth as part of your Edith Cowan University (ECU) degree? We have you covered!

Both our Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science (Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence) will have you completing part of your studies in England.

Find out more!

Environmental Science ➡ https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/bachelor-of-environmental-science
Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence ➡ https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/bachelor-of-science-cybercrime-security-and-intelligence

Our 360° WIL Approach

Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program continues to grow each semester, underpinned by a 360-degree support framework.

This holistic approach considers the entire student journey, and our action plan ensures our graduates achieve strong employability outcomes.

Through WIL, students develop capabilities beyond discipline knowledge including:

✨ Independent learning

✨ Critical self-reflection

✨ Communication skills

✨ Resilience and emotional intelligence

The WIL journey enhances self-esteem, self-confidence, self-efficacy enabling students to effectively showcase their skills to hosts and future employers.

Today, our second year genetics students were treated to an applied genetics mini symposium where they heard from ECU staff about a wide range of case studies from biomining using bacteria and soil microbial mapping to environmental DNA, pollen monitoring and conservation translocations of native fish.

Guest speakers (L-R) Professor Elizabeth Watkin, Dr Quinton Burnham, Dr Mary Hanson, Dr Sean Buckley and Dr Carla Zammit. Not pictured (because she's taking the picture!) - symposium chair and unit coordinator Associate Professor Anna Hopkins.

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Tonight, Dr Sean Buckley is talking about 'Urban Refuges for Wildlife: A Question of Quenda' at Pint of Science AU.

Do you have your tickets yet? pintofscience.com.au/event/the-circle-of-life-birth-sex-and-death

📷 Jean and Fred Hort

Did you know that we offer a Master of Horticultural Science?

This course delivers cutting edge theoretical and practical knowledge for production, postharvest and supply chain of horticultural produce.

Learn more: www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/master-of-horticultural-science

We're at Careers Expo Perth today and all weekend. Come say hi and learn more about science pathways 👩‍🔬

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

A quick look back at our 2026 Get Connected Careers Fair and the brilliant turnout from students and employers.

Held in March, this year's event brought together every school across Edith Cowan University (ECU), creating a vibrant space for students to connect with a diverse mix of professional organisations and explore where their studies can take them.

🤝 90+ leading employers engaging directly with students

🔍 Insights into industry trends, expectations, and career pathways

🎓 WIL, graduate, and early‑career opportunities

✨ Inspiring alumni sharing their journeys

👥 A truly cross‑university effort supporting student employability

We appreciate the strong involvement from our industry partners and alumni. Our students showed real initiative on the day, engaging confidently and exploring their next steps.