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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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Why can't I keep still after intense exercise?

Do you ever feel like you can't stop moving after you've pushed yourself exercising? Maybe you find yourself walking around in circles when you come off the pitch, or squatting and standing and squatting again when you finish a run.

Emerging ECU researchers recognised for groundbreaking health solutions

Seven ECU researchers from the Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) and the Centre for Precision Health (CPH), have been named recipients of the prestigious WA Near-Miss Awards (WANMA), securing crucial support to further their innovative projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.

ECU speech pathology students step up to support early intervention at The Y WA

In a powerful example of university-community collaboration, Edith Cowan University (ECU) speech pathology students are helping to fast-track access to vital early intervention services for Western Australian children.

ECU's Executive Dean appointed key leadership roles

ECU's School of Business and Law Executive Dean, Professor Maryam Omari has been appointed key leadership roles in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

ECU research finds gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children

An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour.

WA Government extends funding for remote workshops amplifying women's wellbeing

Women in regional and remote parts of Western Australia will be able to attend women's wellbeing workshops thanks to State Government funding for the She Speaks movement created by ECU researchers.

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