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Edith Cowan University
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Annual Giving
$18.3M
About
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public university located in Western Australia, known for its innovative and practical approach to higher education. It offers a wide range of courses across various disciplines and maintains a vibrant research culture to address real-world challenges.
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Giving Philosophy
ECU aims to provide equitable access to education through initiatives like the Inspiring Minds scholarship fund, believing in the transformational power of education to improve lives and communities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $18.3M | $676.0M | $2.2B | $1.4B |
| FY2022 | $16.1M | $476.2M | $2.0B | $1.2B |
| FY2021 | $15.6M | $533.4M | $1.9B | $1.1B |
| FY2020 | $17.0M | $479.2M | $1.3B | $971.9M |
| FY2019 | $15.0M | $482.1M | $1.4B | $1.0B |
| FY2018 | $14.6M | $447.1M | $1.2B | $999.3M |
| FY2017 | $13.1M | $437.3M | $1.2B | $957.7M |
| 7yr total | $109.7M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Grants in Database (11)
Peculiar membrane structures for removing microplastics from water. Microplastic pollution can inflict irreparable damage to human health and the environment. This project aims to develop functional m
GrantUp to $446KClosedarc-grants
The Digitisation Centre of Western Australia: Phase 2. The Digitisation Centre of WA is a major piece of national research infrastructure with a prominent international profile. We will extend its dig
GrantUp to $1.2MCloses 31/12/2026arc-grants
Improved hydrogen geological storage via zeta potential measurements. Hydrogen is a clean fuel which has the potential to revolutionize the energy supply chain by complete decarbonisation. An estimate
GrantUp to $483KCloses 31/12/2026arc-grants
Beyond Query: Exploratory Subgraph Discovery and Search System. Exploring co-working user groups in dynamic network data is a vital challenge in many applications, for example, in online education. Th
GrantUp to $560KCloses 04/03/2027arc-grants
Life After Digitisation: Future-Proofing WA's Vulnerable Cultural Heritage. This project aims to do the following: 1. digitise significant cultural collections held across Western Australia, including
GrantUp to $1.2MCloses 08/03/2027arc-grants
HyperGraph Classes, Robust Fitting and Clustering. Much of AI, particularly within computer vision, relies on robust fitting. More generally, clustering data (i.e., this part of the image relates to a
GrantUp to $559KCloses 31/12/2027arc-grants
Teen-informed strategies to counter sexual image abuse and sextortion. Coming of age has never been so fraught. Many teens use sexts to consensually explore emerging sexual citizenship. Yet this is pr
GrantUp to $338KCloses 31/12/2027arc-grants
Using past climate change to predict future reef productivity. This project aims to understand how coral reefs can sustain their high fish productivity into the future given the immediate threats of c
GrantUp to $422KCloses 30/12/2028arc-grants
Working with teens to co-design a porn literacy program that mitigates harm. This project aims to engage teens (aged 12-17) in co-designing an age-appropriate response to online pornography. Significa
GrantUp to $242KCloses 31/12/2028arc-grants
Inclusive community planning for a just transition to net zero emissions. This project aims to understand how a just transition to net zero emissions can support First Nations peoples' self-determinat
GrantUp to $551KCloses 31/12/2028arc-grants
Elder abuse and migration: Supporting safer ageing in Australia. This project will investigate how migration intersects with elder abuse to reduce the risk, impact and acuity of abuse for older migran
GrantUp to $504KCloses 30/06/2029arc-grants
Programs (from website)
Inspiring Minds Scholarships Fund
Equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education.
Focus Areas
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Board & Leadership
Gaye McMath
chair
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Robert Radley
chair
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Christine Cunningham
board member
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Clare Pollock
officeholder
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Damon Brown
board member
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Elizabeth Tylich
board member
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Ella Ferguson
board member
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Heather Zampatti
board member
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Kevin Sneddon
board member
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Kylie Austin
board member
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Madeline Ogilvie
board member
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Mark Puzey
board member
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Michael Rundus
board member
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Pearl Proud
board member
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Si Chen
board member
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Stuart Schonell
board member
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