The ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery's research team is driven by a commitment to inspire excellence in nursing and practice through innovative and strategic research. Our staff are experts in their field who collaborate with national and international industry partners and universities.
With an expanding research team, we have the capacity to undertake research across four key areas:
Led by Professor Davina Porock and Associate Professor Rosemary Saunders, the key priorities for this centre include:
Led by Professor Lisa Whitehead, Professor Claire Donnellan and Professor Evalotte Morelius, the key priorities for this group include:
Led by Professor Deb Massey, the key priorities for this group include:
Led by Professor Sara Bayes, the key priorities for this group include:
Midwifery Student Peer Debriefing Guide
Check out the our latest resource which was created after a recent study identified that Midwifery students who witness traumatic events at childbirth need increased and specific support to help overcome the negative consequence: Midwifery Student Peer Debriefing Guide
Our annual report showcases projects that demonstrate impact and engagement to improve health outcomes and other research highlights.
Download our 2023 Annual Research Report here.
In 2023, we focused on improving our outputs and reach by increasing our research capacity, expanding our networks and increasing the quality of our publications.
Download our 2023 Performance Snapshot here.
Potential research students should visit the School of Nursing and Midwifery - Future research students webpage.
To find out about the research project opportunities currently available within the School see the current project webpage.
