Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Funding research at Australian universities is a critical part of Australia's future in the 21st century. I am committed to advocating for increased federal funding for research on behalf of more than 400 academic research staff and 800 PhD and masters by research candidates at Edith Cowan University. These researchers conduct cutting-edge studies across a range of subjects that align with local, national and international community needs. The world-leading research is broad and includes neuroscience, sustainable energy, environmental science, nutrition health, exercise medicine, cybersecurity and performing arts.

Last year Edith Cowan University was awarded $29.1 million in competitive research grants, and the university is continuing to invest in growing its research performance by supporting initiatives, including strategic research institutes and centres. As well as developing an early- and mid-career researcher grants scheme, I'm proud to say Edith Cowan University is now a world-class tertiary institution based in my electorate. I recently visited Professor Daryoush Habibi, Pro Vice-Chancellor from the School of Engineering, and Associate Professor Joshua Aston, from the School of Business and Law, to see firsthand the world-class modern facilities on the campus.