About the Network
Welcome to the Curtin Early and Mid Career Researcher Network (EMCRN), a vibrant community dedicated to supporting and empowering early and mid-career researchers at Curtin University. As a hub for collaboration, mentorship, and professional development, EMCRN is a valuable resource for researchers in the early to mid-stages of their careers, providing a platform to enhance their skills, expand their networks, and thrive in their research endeavours. EMCRN is committed to advocating for the needs and aspirations of early and mid-career researchers in the broader university community. We work closely with university leadership and other relevant stakeholders to address concerns, promote opportunities, and ensure a supportive environment that nurtures the growth and success of our members. We invite you to join the Curtin Early and Mid Career Researcher Network and embark on a journey of personal and professional development. By joining our community, you will gain access to an extensive range of resources, engage in collaborative endeavours, and forge lifelong connections with like-minded researchers. Together, we can inspire, support, and empower the next generation of research leaders at Curtin University.
Meet the EMCR committee members
Information and resources
Past Events
Curtin EMCR Network Research Symposium
Thursday July 20th 2023
Register here.
The Steering Committee of the Curtin Early to Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Network invite all Curtin University Early and Mid-Career Researchers to the inaugural Curtin EMCR Research Symposium on Thursday July 20th 2023 either in-person at Bentley Campus or online.
This event will include keynote presentations by the Curtin Business AI Research Group (BARG) group on AI/ChatGPT, networking opportunities with research colleagues from across Curtin and prizes for the best EMCR presentations.
A key feature of the Symposium will be the opportunity for EMCRs to showcase their research, with a focus on impact and novel approaches. To be considered for inclusion in the showcase, Curtin EMCRs are invited to submit a 200-word EoI abstract by 7th June 2023 (for more information, see email to Curtin staff account).
Please direct any queries to EMCR-Network@curtin.edu.au
Program:
10:00am –10:45am: Keynote by Curtin BARG Group on AI
10:45am –11:00am: Morning tea
11:00am –12:00pm: Concurrent Faculty-specific sessions – presentations by researcher-led/demand-driven research led by EMCRs (selected from abstracts – 3 * 15-minutes followed by Q&A)
12:00pm –1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Multi-disciplinary session across Faculties – presentations by researcher-led/demand-driven research led by EMCRs (selected from abstracts – 1 from each faculty, 5-minute presentations)
2:00pm –3:00pm: Awards and closing remarks
Curtin EMCR Network EOY event 2022
To celebrate everyone’s hard work and achievements this year, the Curtin University-Wide Early-to-Mid Career Researcher (EMCR) Steering Committee held an EMCR Network End of Year (EOY) Event.
The panel of Curtin EMCR speakers discussed their career stories and experiences, followed by a Q&A.
- Faculty of Business & Law: Associate Professor Billy Sung
- Faculty of Health Sciences: Dr Flavia Di Pietro
- Faculty of Humanities: Dr Gwyneth Peaty
- Faculty of Science & Engineering: Dr Hugo Olierook
Facilitated by Associate Professor Min Teah, Dean of Research, Faculty of Business & Law.
Date: Thursday 24th November 2022
Time: 12.00 – 2.00pm AWST
Location: Elizabeth Jolley Lecture Theatre and foyer B210.101 or online