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Our approach is to understand how nutrition and physical activity focused research impact individual health. This provides evidence for better nutritional and physical activity approaches to improve health across the lifespan, and develop innovative technologies for translation and health promotion.

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Skeletal Central team

published
October 2024

ECU’s Skeletal Central officially launches in WA

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers Professor Amanda Devine and Dr Julie Boston, in collaboration with Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA and…

prof-gina-trapp

published
October 2024

National Nutrition Week

Let’s inspire a connected and nourished Australia this National Nutrition Week. Food nourishes people socially, culturally, emotionally and physically and…

Dr Amelia Ruscoe and Dr Ruth Wallace holding the Little Aussie Bugs books

published
October 2024

‘Little Aussie Bugs’ goes to Uni

The creators of the Little Aussie Bugs series of books, have launched a short course to accompany the dialogic books…

Dr Claire Pulker

published
November 2024

PHAA Fellowship Award 2024 goes to….. Dr Claire Pulker

Dr. Claire Pulker has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) in recognition of...

A conference room filled with attendees seated at round tables, attentively listening to a presentation. At the front of the room, Professor Gary Frost stands beside a podium, speaking while a large projector screen displays slides.

published
October 2024

2024 NHIRI/NSA Research Symposium: Showcasing Innovation for a Healthy Future

The 2024 NHIRI/NSA Research Symposium, themed "Innovative Solutions for a Healthy Future," brought together leading researchers, students, and professionals to...

Skeletal Central team

published
October 2024

ECU’s Skeletal Central officially launches in WA

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers Professor Amanda Devine and Dr Julie Boston, in collaboration with Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA and...

prof-gina-trapp

published
October 2024

National Nutrition Week

Let’s inspire a connected and nourished Australia this National Nutrition Week. Food nourishes people socially, culturally, emotionally and physically and...

Dr Amelia Ruscoe and Dr Ruth Wallace holding the Little Aussie Bugs books

published
October 2024

‘Little Aussie Bugs’ goes to Uni

The creators of the Little Aussie Bugs series of books, have launched a short course to accompany the dialogic books...

FET-APHA

published
October 2024

Food Environment Team at 2024 Australian Public Health Conference

Left to Right: Dr Claire Pulker, Dr Clare Whitton, Frith Klug, Catrina McStay, Heather Croll, Prof Gina Trapp, Dr Jacinta...

Food Environments Team

published
September 2024

NHIRI welcomes new Food Environments Research Team

The Food Environments Team, under the leadership of Professor Gina Trapp, has recently established its research base at the Joondalup...

ros-sambell-ecec

published
February 2024

Urgent funding call to address early childhood nutrition

Recent studies have shed light on concerning issues regarding the quality of food provided in Early Childhood Education and Care...

gut-health

published
August 2023

Funding futures in new clinical health innovations

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been selected as the host university to lead innovative research into strategic and health priorities, including...

Dr Amelia Ruscoe and Dr Ruth Wallace holding the LIttle Aussie Bugs books

published
August 2023

Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future

Every Child 2302-Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future-Print versionDownload Credit: Early Childhood Australia View the article in Every...

Prof-Amanda-Devine

published
July 2023

ECU leader announced as 2023 WA Scientist of the Year finalist

Edith Cowan University's Professor Amanda Devine has been announced as a finalist for the 2023 WA Scientist of the Year...

hungry-for-change

published
June 2023

WA Government turns to ECU for food security parliamentary report

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) extensive research and expertise in food security issues has formed the basis for a new report...

teenagers-bone-health

published
June 2023

Using video games to get teens off the couch to build better bones and joints

Though they are often seen as being detrimental to healthy lifestyles in kids, video games may be a crucial element...

rae-chi-huang

published
June 2023

Timing of childhood adversity and epigenetic patterns across childhood and adolescence

Childhood adversity can have a considerable impact on child and adolescent health. Associate Professor Rae-Chi was part of a recent...

Little-Aussie-Bugs-series_-002

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November 2022

‘Little Aussie Bugs’ to teach children how to be healthy

Kids as young as two will soon be learning how to stay healthy, with a new set of children’s books...

Fruit and vegetable stall

published
July 2022

From paddocks to plates: helping create a healthier community

ECU’s Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute has helped the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale become the first local council in...

app-on-ipad-screen

published
June 2022

Teaching teenagers to spot the signs of Meningococcal Disease

An educational app developed by an Edith Cowan University (ECU) research team has proved equally as effective in teaching high...

healthy-cooking-health-mind

published
March 2022

Chef’s kiss: Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your...

Metal lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit and vegetables on red and white chequered tablecloth

published
September 2020

Experts call for national approach to healthy eating in childcare

ECU nutrition experts have called for national consistency in food provision within Australian childcare centres amid concerns many young children...