Discover the ideas, people and partnerships shaping the future of research at EMCRN Symposium 2026
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm
Location: ECU Building 32, Joondalup Campus
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The goal of the EMCRN is to promote a collegial and supportive culture across the University in all research areas. The committee will help achieve this goal by:
For more information see Terms of Reference. The Early and Mid-Career Researcher Network is open to all research active staff on an informal basis. All research active staff are welcome to join our events and discussions
Visit the Training Workshops and Events Calendar for upcoming researcher development opportunities and events. EMCRN events and networking opportunities are advertised on the calendar.
The following are members of the EMCRN committee 2025:
Leadership team:
Dr Zulqarnain Gilani (Co-Chair; School of Science)
Dr Azadeh Shafei Darastani (Co-Chair; School of Business and Law)
Dr Kim Feddema (General Secretary; School of Business and Law)
Dr Eden Li (Treasurer; School of Business and Law)
Members:
Dr Claire Fitzpatrick (School of Arts and Humanities)
Dr Shaun Markovic (School of Arts and Humanities)
Dr Fiona Boylan (School of Education)
Dr Madeleine Erskine (School of Education)
Dr Medhi Shirazi (School of Engineering)
Dr Muhammad Rizawn Azhar (School of Engineering)
Dr Seraina Agramunt (Kurongkurl Katitjin)
Dr Kiam Padamsey (School of Medical and Health Sciences)
Dr Vivian Chua (School of Medical and Health Sciences)
Dr Lesley Andrew (School of Nursing and Midwifery)
Dr Pauline Murray-Parahi (School of Nursing and Midwifery)
Dr Eben Afrifa-Yamoah (School of Science)
Dr Olivia Slater (WAAPA)
Please feel free to contact your representative at any time to gain access to the Microsoft Teams channel, or with questions, ideas, or feedback you have.
