Calendar of Events
Most of the events we are holding as part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations are open to the general public so we encourage you to visit this site regularly, as more events will be confirmed and added to this calendar.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend our events. A PDF copy of our invitation is available for download.
August Events
| Date | Event | What | Where | Who's Invited |
| 1 August | The Beggars' Opera | A fabulous musical performance by the UC Camerata group. |
Radford College Chapel, 7.30pm Cost $5 |
Open event |
| 4 August |
Opening Ceremony
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An opening event for the 40th celebrations. Will include entertainment, music, dance, and other performances, and the burying of a time capsule (to be opened at our 50th Anniversary). | University of Canberra Campus |
Opening ceremony - open event
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| 4 August | Alumni Lunch | A free lunch for our Alumni who graduated between 1968 - 1978. | University of Canberra Clive Price Suite 1 | **This event is now fully booked.** |
| 8 August | A Capella Performance |
An a capella musical performance by UC Good-Companye. |
8.00pm, National Library Cost $15 |
Open event |
| 11 - 24 August | Olympic Hub | UC has an elite athlete agreement with some of the country's top sporting institutions. We have a number of elite athletes studying our courses, so help us get behind them by visiting our very own 'Olympic Hub'. A great opportunity to grab a bite to eat and watch the Olympic Games on the BIG screen. |
UC Refectory, 8am-8pm Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm Fridays |
Open event |
| 8-30 August | Japanese Exhibition Kumamoto Artpolis |
An exhibition to highlight the representative works of Japan's prominent architects. Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm |
UC Design Gallery, Building 7 Opening Friday 8 Aug @ 6pm |
Open event |
| 14 August | ACE on the Road Lecture | Dr Karen Brooks will present, "From Tweenagers to Screenagers; How Popular Culture Influences Young People." |
Clive Price Suite 1 Two sessions: 4pm - 6pm or 7.30pm - 9pm |
Open event; Bookings essential. |
| 19 August |
Lu Rees Archives Exhibition
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The Lu Rees Archives is one of the most significant collections of Children's Books in Australia. This exhibition will mark the donation of papers and manuscripts by Ms Margaret Wild, an award-winning Children's writer | Lu Rees Archives, UC Library 5.30 - 7.00pm | Open event *RSVP essential* |
| 21 August | Marco Lanzetta Seminar | New hands, a new face & a new voice. A seminar about non-essential organ donation and transplantation today. |
Building 12, room 12B50 2.30 - 3.30pm |
Open event |
| 28 August | UC Creative Music Theatre | Learn to make a Rock Song! |
6.30pm, UCU Theatre |
Open event |
| 30 August | Open Day |
Visit UC on Saturday 30 August and meet our friendly staff and students. Activities include displays, exhibitions, course advice sessions and much more! |
University of Canberra (map) | Open event |
September Events
| Date | Event | What | Where | Who's Invited |
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3-17 September |
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Showcasing the University of Canberra’s beautiful art collection |
University of Canberra, Design Gallery Building 7 Opening night 6pm - 8pm |
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| 9 September | headspace Clinic Launch | Official launch of the headspace psychology clinic | Faculty of Health Clinic, Building 12 |
Invitation Only. |
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12 September |
Staff Award Ceremony |
A ceremony to celebrate:
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Lunch in UC refectory |
UC Staff |
| 12 September | Capital Choir Battle | An a cappella choir competition. First prize $1,000. |
UC Refectory 6.30-10.00pm Tickets $5 |
Open event |
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16-18 September |
International Partners events |
UC will host a range of 40th Anniversary events for our International Partners |
University of Canberra |
Invitation only |
| 17-18 September | Faculty of Health Days Out | A health careers event for ACT students years 9-12. | TBC | Year 9 - 12 Students and careers advisors are welcome. |
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24 Sept - 10 October |
UC Heritage Exhibition Bruce. The UC Story. |
An exhibition of special importance to former staff and students of CCAE/UC |
University of Canberra, Design Gallery Building 7 |
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| 24 September | Boiler House Lay Seminar | A series of presentations given by a research student from each Faculty, targeted at school students and judged by a panel. | Boiler House, 12.00 - 2.30pm | Open Event |
| 25 September | Liam Morrissey and Anna Johnstone | A cello and piano performance | Radford College Chapel 8pm | Open Event Cost $20 (Concession $15) |
| 26 September | UC Chorale "Into the Light" | A musical performance | Radford College Chapel 7.30pm | Open Event Cost $25 (Concession $20) |
| 28 September | Celebrating Languages | To celebrate the UN International Year of Languages - Activities will include panel discussions, workshops, performances, a mini language lesson and various stalls. |
University of Canberra Refectory 10am - 5pm |
Open Event. Please contact Dr Hussain Faiz on 6201 2333 for more information. |
October Events
| Date | Event | What | Where | Who's Invited |
| 1 October | Justice Michael Kirby Lecture | The High Court of Australia - the most common questions. |
UC Law Faculty 5.30 - 6.30pm |
Open event. Please contact Marina D'Ambrosio for more information or to RSVP. |
| 2 October | 2008 Ngunnawal Lecture | Isn't our knowledge, our cultures, our world views enough? |
Boiler House Building 14 12:15 - 1:15 |
Open Event. Please contact Kaye Price for more information or to RSVP |
| 3 October | Armada guitar quartet | A musical performance | Radford College Chapel 7.30pm |
Open event Cost $20 |
| 3 October | Argentine Month in Canberra begins | Please check the program for details. Events include movie screenings, Tango music & dance performances, and an authentic Argentine BBQ. | UC Refectory from 6.00pm |
Open event Please contact |
| 10 October | dominantSeven | A musical performance | UC Theatre 7.30pm |
Open event Cost - Free |
| 15 October | Science @ UC |
An information evening for prospective students. Some of the faculty's top researchers and teaching staff will attend. |
Clive Price Suite 5.00 - 7.00pm |
Prospective students. Please contact Robert Bryce for more info. |
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18 October |
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The University of Canberra is hosting a dinner for former (and current) UC Students and Staff – from 1968-2008 Tickets $80 plus booking fee, available through Ticketek. |
Please make all table bookings and enquiries through Tracy Doherty on 02 6201 5995 or alumni@canberra.edu.au |
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20-29 October |
Schools Creative Competition | An exhibition of the Year 11/12 finalists in the “1968-2008” Creative Competition |
University of Canberra, Design Gallery Building 7 |
Open Event |
| 24 October | Urban sustainability 20:20 summit | A Mini 20:20 summit to launch the urban sustainability minor - online. |
TBA 9am - 5pm |
Urban Sustainability staff and students |
| 25 October | Tobias Cole and Chris Berensen (counter-tenor and harpsichord) | A musical performance "Thinking of You" |
Wesley music centre 8.00pm |
Open event Cost $40 |
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28 October |
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The UC Foundation Stone, originally dedicated by Sir John Gorton (former Prime Minister) will be re-dedicated to mark our 40th anniversary. To celebrate, UC will be re-visiting some of the old foundation day traditions, such as Staff vs Students sports, scavenger hunt, dash for cash and much more. |
UC Campus |
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| 28 October | Don Aitkin Lecture | The 2008 Don Aitkin Lecture will be delivered by former Minister for Education, Employment and Training Mr John Dawkins. | UC Boiler House 5.30pm | Open Event |
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31 Oct – 1 Nov |
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Canberra’s longest running music festival and the largest campus music event in Australia! Tickets on sale in July. |
UC Campus |
Open Event |