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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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Metaverse and avatars the future of shopping

Within the next decade, Australia's retail sector could see a major overhaul, with companies taking up space in the metaverse to create brand awareness and to provide shoppers with a novel purchasing experience.

Top leadership accolade for ECU's Education Dean

Edith Cowan University's Executive Dean, School of Education, Professor Caroline Mansfield was presented with top honours for her educational leadership by the WA Minister for Education, Hon. Dr Tony Buti.

ECU Alum Narelda Jacobs OAM announced as patron for new WA LGBTIQA+ peak body

ECU is excited about the recent appointment of Narelda Jacobs OAM as patron for WA LGBTIQA+ peak advocacy body Rainbow Futures WA (RFWA).

ECU staff appointed to WA LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group

ECU is excited to have three staff members appointed to Western Australia's inaugural whole-of-government LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy Reference Group.

Celebrating ECU's Professor Kerry Brown: A Winner of the 2024 Aspire Awards

Edith Cowan University (ECU) congratulates Professor Kerry Brown, as she prepares to take her world-class research and innovation and ECU's reputation onto the global stage.

Rainbow Knowledge: bridging support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ Youth

This PRIDE Month we look at the intersection of cultural heritage and identity, where Professor Bep Uink, Director of HealthInfoNet at Edith Cowan University (ECU), is advancing groundbreaking research to enhance support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ youth.

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