Real-world impact

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We aim to develop, implement, evaluate and communicate research that has a direct and meaningful impact on community health and wellbeing by addressing real-world problems.

We do this through consumer driven research, public engagement and influencing systems change.

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nhiri-presentation-two
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October 2024
Event – NHIRI 2024 Sports Medicine Series – Presentation Two
NHIRI 2024 Sports Medicine Series - Presentation Two Harnessing brainpower and biomechanics to optimise athlete outcomes after knee injury This...
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NHIRI-NSA-symposium
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September 2024
2024 NHIRI/NSA Symposium
2024 NHIRI / NSA Symposium: Innovative solutions for a healthy future We invite you to join us for an exciting...
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NHIRI-NSA-symposium
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September 2024
2024 NHIRI/NSA Symposium
2024 NHIRI / NSA Symposium: Innovative solutions for a healthy future We invite you to join us for an exciting...
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published
December 2023
ECU researcher receives grant to revolutionise hip osteoarthritis treatment
Edith Cowan University (ECU) postdoctoral research fellow Dr Myles Murphy has been awarded a $238,852 grant from the Raine Medical...
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Associate Professor Joshua Lewis and Dr Liezhou Zhong
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published
November 2023
Recognising ECU excellence across the board
Each year Edith Cowan University (ECU) recognises and rewards ECU staff who have achieved outstanding outcomes, socially, professionally and academically....
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Dr Mary Kennedy
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published
October 2023
Cancer Council WA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship awarded to ECU’s Dr Mary Kennedy
Edith Cowan University (ECU) researcher Dr Mary Kennedy has been awarded $225,000 over the next three years in a bid...
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Mother and child playing together
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published
June 2023
Happy parenting – prevention is better than cure
Many parenting interventions emphasise skills training after problems develop, as opposed to establishing a strong parent-child relationship from early on....
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respectful-parenting
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published
March 2023
Funding to reduce stress for new parents – and benefit the whole family
It’s well known the first year of life is vital for a child’s development, but can also be one of...
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child-dairy-health
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published
February 2022
Rethinking dairy intake
The aim of The Milky Way study, led by Associate Professor Therese O'Sullivan, was to investigate the effects of regular...
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Associate Professor Therese O'Sullivan
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published
January 2022
Learn with leaders at ECU
The world is full of questions that need answers. Experts from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are at the forefront of...
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child-dairy
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published
October 2021
Whole fat or low-fat milk better for kids?
A world-first study from Edith Cowan University has found whole fat milk is just as good for kids as low...
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