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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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Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a 'mercenary', not a prisoner of war. What's the difference – and why does this matter?

Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old former teacher from Melbourne, was one of many foreigners who responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call in 2022 for volunteers to join Ukraine's armed forces to help repel Russia's invasion.

What does it mean to 'accept' or 'reject' all cookies, and which should I choose?

It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either "accept all" or "reject all". Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences.

ECU student tracing 40 years of WA's HIV response

ECU international student Maruf Rahman recently teamed up with WestPride Archives to bring to light four decades of WA's response to HIV/AIDS.

ECU Alumni rise to national leadership in Federal Government

Edith Cowan University (ECU) alumni are enjoying big moves as a result of the 2025 Federal Election.

New ECU-led initiative to help resolve midwifery shortage

Midwife researchers from ECU's School of Nursing and Midwifery have established a world-first initiative that aims to help resolve the midwifery workforce crisis.

Exploring interconnections with AR and sound

ECU's Dr Catherine Gough-Brady and Dr Cassandra Tytler are working with sound artist, W. Sze Tsang on ARia: Song Unseen, as part of PICA's boorda yeyi mentorship program.

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