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Are your friendships keeping you healthy?

Are you between the ages of 19 and 24? We want to chat to you!

We'd like to invite you to participate in our latest research study to uncover just how much our friendships and relationships impact our mental health and physical wellbeing.

Participants will be given a $75 gift card for 30 minutes of their time (one-on-one), either online or in person.

ECU partners with Franklin Women

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Nursing and Midwifery has become the first organisation in Western Australia to join Franklin Women, Australia's only professional community dedicated to supporting the careers of women working across the health and medical research ecosystem.

Major new investment at ECU's Midwifery ward

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) School of Nursing and Midwifery will be introducing its highly successful "Ward for a Day" initiative to its Midwifery discipline in the second semester of 2024, following a $500,000 investment into new and updated equipment.

Calls for more accurate testing to prevent antibiotic allergies in children

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted the need for children with a suspected antibiotic allergy to be fully assessed by drug allergy services.

First Breech Collective Conference a Resounding Success

The first Breech Collective conference was held at Edith Cowan University (ECU) Joondalup on 7th July 2024. This sold-out event brought together breech experts from around the world and those with lived experiences in order to share their wealth of knowledge regarding breech care and birth.

How we Die: Explaining the Process of Dying

Working with Southern Cross Care WA, as part of the No One Dies Alone project, Professor Davina Porock prepared a video presentation for volunteers to explain the process of dying: the way the body shuts down.

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ECU marine scientist one of Australia's new Superstars of STEM

ECU's Professor Chandra Salgado Kent from the School of Science has been named as one of Australia’s new Superstars of STEM.

Symposiums highlight breadth and quality of research at ECU

ECU was proud to host research symposiums that showcased cutting-edge research and provided an opportunity for knowledge building, networking and discussions.

ECU Alumna an artistic force at the 2024 Venice Biennale

Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumna Danielle Freakley has achieved a monumental milestone by showcasing her work at the prestigious Venice Biennale 2024, often dubbed the "Olympics of the art world."

ECU launches Spectroscopy and Surface Science Research Facility

ECU's School of Science has launched its newest research facility that features a purpose-build photoelectron spectrometer, the only one of its kind in WA.

ECU launches Bhutanese Student Association

ECU has launched its first Bhutanese student association at the 2024 Australia-Bhutan Conference.

ECU Racing makes a pitstop at Scitech

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has joined forces with Scitech to promote Western Australian innovation, science and engineering, aiming to enlighten young minds to the endless possibilities that a career in engineering could offer.

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