University of Canberra

University of Canberra Chancellor Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM was recognised by the Australian Academy of Science yesterday for advancing the cause of research and higher education in Australia. Ms Paul joins distinguished Academy Medal…

The University of Canberra recently launched the UC Research for Development Network (UCR4D), a cross-faculty initiative to address pressing global issues, including climate change adaptation, food security, international development and…

Over the past week, Canberra was the country’s sporting capital, as over 6,000 student-athletes from universities across Australia competed in more than 30 sports at the 2024 UniSport Nationals. The annual flagship event of the UniSport…

University of Canberra staff and students, along with members of Canberra’s legal fraternity, gathered for an evening of celebration to mark student success and honour Professor Kim Rubenstein’s recent national recognition for her…

The University of Canberra has launched the full program for Research Festival 2024, which will see nearly 20 events and activities take place between 31 October and 28 November, celebrating the impact of the University’s research on the…

University of Canberra academics have set up a local initiative to tackle social isolation for people aged 18-30 living in the Belconnen and Bruce suburbs – a demographic with high rates of loneliness. “Loneliness is a global health…

Olympians, Paralympians and local talent from some of Canberra’s leading high-performance sports teams are among an elite athlete cohort of 12 students each awarded an Eldon and Anne Foote Elite Athlete Scholarship at the University of…

Researchers from the University of Canberra’s EcoDNA team have developed a genetic test to detect saltwater crocodiles in waterways using environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques. Currently undergoing field trials, the test could be used to…

The University of Canberra’s EcoDNA team recently received ISO accreditation from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for environmental DNA (eDNA) testing – the first environmental DNA research group in the country and…

The University of Canberra hosted a number of events on campus to celebrate NAIDOC Week which is held in the first week of July each year to recognise and learn about First Nations culture and history, and celebrate the achievements of…