Latest news: University of Canberra

Three minutes to summarise an 80,000-word PhD thesis? That was the challenge in the University of Canberra’s Three Minute Thesis.

Social photos at the University of Canberra Night of Nights, National Arboretum Canberra. Photos: David Beach.

From one of Australia’s foremost child rights specialists to a veteran media personality who has spent over 20 years elevating Indigenous voices across the country – University of Canberra alumni were celebrated for the many ways in which they have impacted their fields and communities, at this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards last night, Friday 29 July.

University of Canberra psychologist Dr Janie Busby Grant offers expert advice to avoid the traps of buy now, pay later platforms.

Five ACT public primary schools have partnered with the University of Canberra for a special study on the benefits of physical education throughout children’s lives.

University of Canberra researchers have teamed up with Canberra start-up technology developers, Balance Mat, to test their new technology, which aims to make assessing fall risks in seniors more accurate and affordable.

A recently opened clinic at the University of Canberra Hospital is helping Canberrans recover from ‘long COVID’.

Professor of Psychology at University of Canberra, Dr Debra Rickwood, knows the struggles of being a parent, particularly when it’s time to send your young person off to school. Here, she answers some of the most pressing questions from parents and carers.

The University of Canberra has hired Craig Mutton as Chief Digital Officer, a new position focused on the student digital experience.

RAR Cranes was today convicted of a Category 2 offence under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and fined $300,000 for a 2016 workplace fatality at the University of Canberra public hospital building site.

The number of developmentally vulnerable children in Belconnen could decline, thanks to playgroups run by the University of Canberra.

First year University of Canberra student Mason Forrester had a smooth move to the capital earlier this year from his home in Nowra.

Many uni students have had to make the choice of whether to be hungry or homeless... but Jess Fordyce is making sure they no longer have too.

As the school year approaches, children and parents may be feeling anxious, so UC Professor, Dr Vivienne Lewis, offers her expert advice.

International students who are fully vaccinated will be able to return to ACT universities from the start of the 2022 academic year.

The ACT Government plans to hire more than 90 nurses and midwives across Canberra Health Services and Calvary Public Hospital Bruce.