Early and Mid-Career Researcher Network (EMCRN)
About
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:
- promoting networking throughout the ECU research community
- promoting educational events to increase skills of all researchers
- providing a communication channel for research-active staff to voice their ideas and opinions to the University Executive
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 Coffee and Connects will also be advertised on the calendar.
Committee membership
The following are members of the EMCRN committee 2025:
Leadership team:
Dr. Syed Zulqarnain Gilani (Co-Chair; School of Science)
Dr. Cassandra Tytler (Co-Chair; School of Education)
Dr Myles Murphy (Secretary; School of Medical and Health Sciences)
Dr Kim Feddema (Treasuer; School of Business and Law)
Members:
Dr Claire Fitzpatrick (School of Arts and Humanities)
Dr Shaun Markovic (School of Arts and Humanities)
Dr Azadeh SHAFAEI DARASTANI (School of Business and Law)
Dr Valeria Varea (School of Education)
Dr Nando Guzzomi (School of Engineering)
Dr Seraina Agramunt (School of Kurongkurl Katitjin)
Dr Samantha Gardener (School of Medical and Health Sciences)
Dr Gemma Doleman (School of Nursing and Midwifery)
Dr Marcus Ang (School of Nursing and Midwifery)
Dr Eben Afrifa-Yamoah (School of Science)
Dr Jo Pollitt (School of 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.
Beyond the Mining State: WA Early and Mid Career Researcher Symposium
About
The Inaugural WA Early and Mid Career Researcher Symposium provides researchers from Curtin University, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Murdoch University, and the University of Western Australia (UWA) the opportunity to present their research in a short 6-8 min pitch to establish collaborations beyond their institute and university network with esteemed Fellows of the Australian Academy of Sciences, and attend Masterclasses to enhance their skills as a Post-Doc or emerging leader (0-15 years post-PhD).
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for registration and Abstract submission are open now! Further details and information regarding travel bursaries for rural attendees and carer grants can be found on the Symposium website: https://sites.google.com/view/wa-emcr-symposium/home
Dates
Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline: 22 Sep 2025
Symposium: Tuesday Nov 18 & Wednesday Nov 19 2025 (UTC+08)
Venue
Beaumonde On The Point
306 Riverside Dr, East Perth WA 6004
We look forward to seeing you there!