MARS Centre and Professorial Chair in Mining WHS
Edith Cowan University
The MARS Centre and Professorial Chair in Mining WHS drive industry-focused research, education and collaboration to strengthen mental health, workplace culture and safety.
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MARS Centre and Professorial Chair in Mining WHS
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre and Professorial Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety (WHS) at Edith Cowan University (ECU) drive industry impact by collaborating with the Western Australian mining sector to foster mentally healthy, safe and respectful workplaces. Leveraging multidisciplinary expertise in business, law and health, the initiative’s core purpose is to address complex work health and safety issues.
The initiative’s main focus is building the mining workforce’s capability through education, leadership development and research that addresses real-world, emerging safety challenges. It works in partnership with industry to ensure that learning programs and research solutions are both practical and tailored to support ongoing workforce development.
Above all, the MARS Centre and Professorial Chair aim to create lasting industry impact through evidence-based research, collaboration and solutions that improve mental health, safety, inclusion and leadership in mining workplaces.
Edith Cowan University
ECU is a leading Western Australian university with achievements including award-winning graduates, industry partnerships and internationally recognised research. Established in 1991, ECU has championed creative thinking, empowering students to tackle challenges, seize opportunities and deliver innovative solutions for their communities and professions. Industry experts develop courses, ensuring graduates gain practical skills and real-world experience.
ECU strongly emphasises research that creates real impact. Its research has led to advancements such as developing renewable energy solutions, forming public health initiatives with statewide impact and collaborating with local industries to improve community safety. Through these partnerships, ECU develops practical solutions to real-world issues, further strengthening connections between research, education and community outcomes.
The university embraces values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. It is strongly committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. Inspired by its namesake, ECU seeks to expand access to education. It aims to create opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds. Through teaching, research and community engagement, ECU transforms lives and builds a more informed, capable and connected society.