It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Edith Cowan University.At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry and personal excellence. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve.ECU acknowledges and respects the continuing relationship with the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which its campuses stand. Kurongkurl Katitjin, ECU’s Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research, plays a vital role in assisting the university to meet its commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.We have three campuses in Western Australia, each offering a modern, vibrant location for study and learning.ECU is committed to managing and maintaining our environment by reducing our environmental footprint and encouraging the achievement of a sustainable community.The ECU Health Centre is a state-of-the-art, integrated primary healthcare facility located in the Wanneroo business district. Here, a range of health service providers offer an integrated ‘one-stop shop’ for patients, their families and carers, as well as health promotion services for the general public.The Edith Cowan University Art Collection is a dynamic, constantly evolving reflection of the best in Australian and Western Australian art. It is built on a strong philosophical commitment to integrating art into the everyday experience of students, staff and the wider community and fostering and promoting local art practice.