UC EVENTS

Whether you're looking for course advice, study options or application assistance, join us at Westfield Woden to have your questions answered. Plus, you'll have the chance to enter our lucky draw to win a $150 Meat and Wine Co. voucher, a Frank Green keep cup and more!

Join us daily in the refectory for a cozy retreat hosted by the Student Wellbeing and Support team. Take a break from your studies and indulge in a puzzle while you lounge. Treat yourself to a snack and a warm cup of tea as you unwind and recharge. If you're seeking support, our team is here for you. Drop by and connect with us to explore the assistance we can offer during this time. 

Come join us down at the UC Hub for Free Breakfast every Tuesday morning at 8am until 10am. There will be an assortment of breakfast items including cereal, toast and more! 

Presented by UC Student Wellbeing and Support Join us  for a guided mindfulness activity. This is an opportunity to reflect on all the things our bodies and our minds do for us every day. Registration essentialThis event is for current UC Students

Grab a group of friends or come down and go head-to-head with everyone with your vast knowledge with weekly Trivia at the UCBarx every Tuesday at 5:30.There are four rounds covering multiple topics under a different theme each week. To see the weekly theme follow @uclifex on Instagram or Facebook!You can also grab some great deals at the bar with food and drink deals. There are also prizes available to first and second place. There is also a prize for the team at the top of the leaderboard by the end of the semester with the highest number of points so make sure to use the same team name!We look forward to seeing you there!

This semester, dinner's on us! treat yourself every few weeks with a free dinner, no cooking, no cleaning, no fuss! This semester's dates and menus are below:Wednesday Feb 28th - Curry NightWednesday April 3rd - Halal Snack PacksWednesday May 1st - Cinco De Mayo Mexican Night

Thursdays we transform the UC Hub at the Food Pantry into a repair cafe from 11am-1pm where you can come down and learn how you can repair your old clothes to have them last longer. 

Are you interested in improving your well-being and coping skills?UC Medical and Counselling Centre is running a FREE weekly psych skill workshop for UC students.Each week one of our Psychologists will work with students on building a new set of skills and the tools to manage a range of challenges students face today – such as goal setting, connecting with others, managing stress, and overcoming procrastination.The Weekly Psych Session is presented in-person every even week, and online every odd week. Register now to reserve your spot in the group. If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact the UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351.

Since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, citizen evacuation behaviour has been focused on community planning to enhance preparedness to natural hazards. This seminar presents an agent-based evacuation simulation in a case study city of Japan, where typhoon and associated storm-surge is a major concern. The seminar also presents how the visualised simulation was shared with the residents and government officials to discuss future strategy.   All are welcome!Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91707416984 The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au. Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au. BioHitomi Nakanishi is Associate Professor at the University of Canberra.  Dr Nakanishi’s research involves using multidisciplinary approaches to examine human behaviours including travel choices and mobility in perspectives of land use, urban form and infrastructure planning and disaster management. Her recent research contribution is in the post-disaster area in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami disaster in 2011, where she was invited to bring innovation to the transport planning of devastated areas. Her recent book ‘Disaster Resilience and Sustainability: Japan’s Urban Development and Social Capital’ examines urban planning and infrastructure development in Japanese cities after the second world war as a way to mitigate the risks of disasters while pursuing sustainable development? 

Do you love to be creative with words and visuals? Are you looking for opportunities to socialise and collaborate with other writers and creatives? Well, look no further than the Curieux Collective! The group is a chance to enjoy creative activities with like-minded people. We aim to promote a relaxed environment where we can encourage and inspire each other creatively.Come along and spend some time working on your personal projects, your uni work, or just hang out and chat!Curieux Collective meets from 3:30-5:30pm, every second Thursday. Meetings are held in 1C75 (above the refectory). 

Sometimes it is hard to meet new people, or to find opportunities to practice speaking in English. We wanted to provide a chance to help you with this. Our English Conversation Club is an informal time, not a structured class. In a small group we talk about a different topic each meeting, with a native English speaker. Improve your English by practicing your speaking and listening, and make some new friends along the way! Anyone is welcome join this activity! The English Conversation Club is a free activity especially for international students or visiting scholars from overseas. But anyone who wants to practice their English is welcome.We are currently holding the English Conversation Club online using Microsoft Teams and at the same time meeting in-person in 1C100, as a "mixed-mode".If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm online details.

Come and join us to do some bouldering and share a drink or two.  All abilities are welcome. Mountain Strong has a vast range of ability levels, from beginner to expert! This is a good way to meet some like-minded outdoorsy people in Canberra.  The bouldering starts at Mountain Strong (66-68 Townsville St, Fyshwick ACT 2609) at 5 pm. Then we will head to Captial Brewing Co. (Building 3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609) for a bevvy and some food. There will most likely be someone in their UCOC shirt to identify who is with the club easily.  If you can’t make it at 5 pm, we will be bouldering until about 6-6.30 pm, so please feel free to join us later.  The bouldering and beers/burgers are at your own expense.  Entry to Mountain Strong is $13 for club members, which covers entry and shoe hirer. For non-members, it is $16.  On Friday, 9 February, the first 20 people will have free entry to Mountain Strong. You will need to pay the entry fee if you are not one of the 20 people.  We head to Moutain Strong on the first Friday of most months. All the dates are listed below. If the date is listed, then bouldering is on; the dates are as follows;  Friday, 9th February Friday, 1st March Friday, 5th April Friday, 3rd May Friday, 7th June Friday, 5th July Friday, 2nd August Friday, 6th September Friday, 4th October

Nat’s a comedian, noisy musician, mental health advocate and award-winning, bestselling author who’s been described more than once as a potty mouth.His comedy has drawn a wonderfully diverse audience of over 4.7 million champions worldwide, with his videos seeing 100s of millions of views and live shows selling out theatres and comedy festivals in both Australia and across the globe since 2020. Nat’s new live show Hot Dogs Probably Aren’t Real is an hour-long meltdown of information set out to prove a point. They aren’t real… or are they? Probably not… but also maybe?????? ‘Brilliant... it’s a packed house and the laughter just keeps rolling’ – HiFi Way ‘Hilarious… one not to miss’ – Weekend Notes ‘Cry-laughing and actual tears – emotive art at its best’ – Beat ‘Underestimate him at your peril’ – ArtshubThis show is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over - contains coarse language and adult themes.

Whether you're looking for course advice, study options or application assistance, join us at Westfield Belconnen to have your questions answered. Plus, you'll have the chance to enter our lucky draw to win a $150 Meat and Wine Co. voucher, a Frank Green keep cup and more!

UniSport Australia promote and foster the importance of university sport as an integral part of university life at 43 member universities, who collectively represent more than one million students nationwide. More information on Swimming Nationals can be found here.Expression of Interests can be submitted: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UCLife1/_2024UCNationalsEOIs 

UC Medical and Counselling Centre are supporting the UC community by offering Standard Mental Health First Aid to UC students. Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians.

UC Medical and Counselling Centre and the Citizen Centred Justice Clinic (CCJC) are offering a FREE Will information seminar for staff and students at the University of Canberra. The session will be run by an experienced lawyer from CCJC and will focus on the importance of making a will, how to utilise a will kit, important factors to consider, and how the CCJC can assist you in making your will.After attending this session, attendees are encouraged to attend the FREE Will Writing Session. Registrations available via events.humanitix.com/host/ucmccIf you have any questions or enquiries, please contact the Medical & Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351 or email: ucmcc@canberra.edu.au

With Fri-YAY around the corner, there is no better way to get you prepared for the weekend than taking a walk out in Mulligans flat to get you relaxed.  Starting around 10 am, we will meet at the Echinda Gate (-35.182381, 149.159050 [around 18 Pipistrelle St]) and then head to walk a trail of the flat.

Jordan McSwiney in conversation with Kristy Campion The last decade has seen an alarming rise in far-right politics around the world. From forming governments in Italy, Argentina, and India, attempts to distort the democratic process in theUnited States and Brazil, and terror attacks in New Zealand, UK, and Germany, far-right politics presents a serious threat to democracy on a global scale. In Australia, though the far right has become increasingly visible, it remains a largely marginal politicalactor. Why hasn’t the Australian far right achieved the kinds of success witness in India, Italy, or the United States? Is Australia “immune” to the far-right? What does the future hold for far-right politics in Australia?In this conversation, two leading experts address these questions and reflect on the current state of the Australian far right and what it means for Australian democracy.The conversation will be moderated by Ariel Bogle (Guardian Australia).SpeakersDr Jordan McSwiney is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. Jordan researches the far right, with a focus on the organisation and communicationof far-right parties and movements. He is the author ofFar-Right Political Parties in Australia: Disorganisation and Electoral Failure (Routledge).Dr Kristy Campion is a Senior Lecturer of Terrorism Studies with the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security at Charles Sturt University. Her research focuses on terrorism and extremism, both domestically and internationally. In the past two years, Dr Campion’s research has focused heavily on right wing extremism in Australia, with reference to its organisations, individuals, and ideological narratives, with a focus on domestic and international connections.Ariel Bogle is an investigations reporter at Guardian Australia. Previously, Bogle was a technology reporter at the ABC where she contributed to programs across the network. Her reporting has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Australian Financial Review and Slate, among other outlets.This event is hosted by the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. Subscribe to our mailing list by clicking on this link.16 May 2024Reception: 5.30 pmDiscussion: 6:00 - 7:15 pmJuliet Room, Verity Lane Market, Sydney Building, 50 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra ACTThis event is free, but registration is essential. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/between-elections-and-extremism-the-australian-far-right-today-tickets-884128731837

The Volunteering Expo brings together local Canberra Region community organisations to a one-day exhibition event on Sat 18 May, celebrating and kicking off Volunteering Week 2024 20-26 May. Here attendees can connect with their local community, support the organisations, and find out how they can get involved in volunteering in Canberra. The Expo attracts hundreds of interested and motivated individuals, all looking for volunteer roles and pathways, and so is the perfect opportunity for you to meet these organisations all conveniently in one place. 

UC Medical and Counselling Centre are supporting the UC community by offering Standard Mental Health First Aid to UC staff.Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians. 

The Volunteering Conference is held annually during National Volunteer Week to build capability, professional development, connection and skills within the Canberra Region volunteering ecosystem. Join us to learn about inclusion in volunteering, status of the ACT Volunteering Strategy, national standards and more!

SUPPORTS: with Special Guests Late 90’s and DeadshowwsDEAR SEATTLE are taking to the motorways on a mammoth regional tour across Australia in 2024 off the back of their recent single ‘idc’. An instant modern-day grunge classic, Sydney indie mavericks DS return armed with the anthemic new single, out now via Domestic La La.Packed with fuzzy guitars, nostalgic rock nods and catchy melodics for days, ‘idc’ follows on from the quartet's recent upbeat outing ‘Nothing's Stopping Me Now’ with lashings of heart and a criminally catchy chorus primed for group singalongs.Produced by long-time Dear Seattle friend and producer Fletcher Matthews (Trophy Eyes, The Buoys, STUMPS), ‘idc’ cuts a sharply fun figure, with the latest track ultimately starting life as a joke, springing to life at the end of an extensive writing session. "idc started out as a joke," shares guitarist and vocalist Brae Fisher. "Our producer Fletcher and I had spent almost a month writing a song every day, and I think we both went a bit loopy and needed to blow off some steam. I was actively trying to write the worst lyrics I could for the chorus, which is where the line “write a chorus rhyme it with nirvana came from”... and we were just laughing the whole session. Annoyingly the song itself and the melodies turned out to be sick and our whole team loved it. The more I listened to it though, the more I realised how much I loved it’s message, namely that I need stop taking myself so seriously all the time, sometimes it’s nice to just be a dumb kid again.""Nowadays we’re constantly being polarised, judged and becoming more and more detached from each other in the process. It sucks. Life is tough. It gets expensive, it’s constantly demanding, and we’re surrounded by so much negativity that it’s hard to find the motivation to put on pants in the morning, so whatever you need to do to make it that little bit easier, just do it." Tickets to the ‘idc’ tour are on sale now, catch Dear Seattle throughout May, June & July.

UC Medical and Counselling Centre and the Citizen Centred Justice Clinic (CCJ) are offering a FREE will writing session for staff and students at the University of Canberra. The session will be run by an experienced lawyer from CCJ and will focus on how to formally write your will, final considerations for your will, and having your will witnessed.Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop to complete documentation provided before the session. Documents will be emailed to attendees upon registration.All attendees should first register and attend the Will Information Session before attending the Will Writing Session: https://events.humanitix.com/will-information-session-g3tu93ht 

UC Medical and Counselling Centre are supporting the UC community by offering Blended Standard Mental Health First Aid to UC staff at a subsidised fee of $150.00 (paid by the staff member's department).Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians.

Jet are Nic Cester (vocals/guitar), Chris Cester (vocals/drums), Cam Muncey (vocals/guitar) and Mark Wilson (bass).   Formed in Melbourne in the late ’90s, Jet released their first EP, the vinyl-only Dirty Sweet in 2002. Get Born was released after their label deal with Elektra and was followed by the albums Shine On in 2006 and Shaka Rock in 2009. After riding a wave of international success, Jet disbanded in 2012 before re-forming in early 2017. Just recently in November last year, the band received the honour of being inducted into the 2023 ARIA Hall Of Fame.

The Rions enter their next phase with ‘Sweet Cocoon’, arriving with the announcement of their latest national tour across late May/early June. Following another breakout year with their lovable debut EP Minivan, The Rions new release channels the stroppy in a sharp-tongued admission of self-preservation. Swinging on a coarse, near grunge guitar riff, ‘Sweet Cocoon’ symbolises the shield we employ in the moments that try us, the defences we utilise to push through. Self-assured against doubt or angst, ‘Sweet Cocoon’ trickles with nods to Room On Fire and AM, The Rions boast newfound grit in their unapologetic anthem. Through their debut EP, The Rions leaped from ‘ones to watch’ to in-demand status thanks to the steady worship of their audience and industry alike. Landing #38(Minivan), #40 (Scary Movies) and #71 (Take What You Want) in their third year of Hottest 100 entries,Minivan sought enduring praise. Rolling Stone Award nominations, back to back sell out tours from Melbourne’s Corner Hotel to Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory, praise across the ABC’s triplej, Unearthed and RAGE to their international debut conquering festivals and headline shows across Aotearoa / New Zealand earlier this year. Backed by a clear drive for consistent evolution The Rions continue to rise. Experience the fever across the Sweet Cocoon Tour.Brought to you by UCLivex and Live Music Australia – an Australian Government initiative.

Join us to learn more about UC's secondary education courses, Bachelor of Secondary Education suite and Master of Secondary Teaching. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in secondary teaching. 

Join us to learn more about UC's public health courses, Master of Public Health, and the new Master of Public Health (Extended). In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the programs and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in public health.

Join us to learn more about UC's nutrition course, Bachelor of Human Nutrition. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career as a nutritionist.

Join us to learn more about UC's primary education courses, Bachelor of Primary Education suite and Master of Primary Teaching. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in primary teaching. 

Join us to learn more about UC's sport and exercise course, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in sport and exercise science.

Join us to learn more about UC's new education course, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five). In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in early childhood.  

In a first for New Zealand’s biggest and most decorated band, SIX60 will play exclusively in small towns and venues across Australia this May and June. They’ll be taking their biggest hits, some of which have only ever been heard live in Australia & New Zealand’s biggest stadiums, rearranging them into acoustic and unplugged stripped back versions, and playing in some of Australia’s most beloved small town venues. The tour will take in a host of locations off the beaten track. This is fans' chance to get up close and personal with SIX60 to hear their iconic stadium hits reworked for stunning small town pubs, theatres, halls and more. Echoing the sentiments of one of their most beloved songs, "Kia Mau Ki To Ukaipo / Don't Forget Your Roots," this tour embodies the band's commitment to their roots and the profound bond they share with their fans. SIX60 Sessions - The Grassroots Tour will bring the band back to the grassroots, celebrating the essence of music and the unbreakable connection with their audience. In true SIX60 fashion, not only will they be playing live each night, they will be recording these moments for a ‘Best Of Grassroots Tour’ to be released later this year offering fans a tangible piece of New Zealand music history.

Join us to learn more about UC's business and event and tourism management courses, Bachelor of Business suite and Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the programs and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in business or tourism.

Join us to learn more about UC's justice studies and law courses, Bachelor of Justice Studies and Bachelor of Laws. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in the justice sector or law.

Join us to learn more about UC's Bachelor of Politics and International Relations course. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the programs and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in politics.

Join us to learn more about UC's technology courses, Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Software Engineering. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the programs and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in tech.

Join us to learn more about UC's Master of Information Technology course. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the programs and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in tech.

Join us to learn more about UC's science course, Bachelor of Science and the different specialisations within the course. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in science.

UniSport Australia promote and foster the importance of university sport as an integral part of university life at 43 member universities, who collectively represent more than one million students nationwide. More information on Indigenous Nationals can be found here.Expression of Interests can be submitted: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UCLife1/_2024UCNationalsEOIs 

We will do a morning walk with the potential for outdoor bouldering at Cooleman Ridge.  Starting at 10 am, meeting at -35.371862, 149.049709 on Namatjira Drive, we will be walking a trail on the ridge.

UCMCC  is providing training for current and Accredited MHFAiders to stay up to date with mental health first aid knowledge, skills and information.You are eligible for a refresher course if you have accredited as an MHFAider within the last three years.MHFAiders will receive a reminder a few months before their accreditation expires to let them know when they are due to complete an MHFA Refresher Course. Accreditation can be renewed by completing an MHFA Refresher Course prior to to the accreditation expiry date, which adds a further three years to an accreditation date.Three years after completing a Refresher Course, MHFAiders will need to attend a full 12 or 14-hour MHFA course in order to maintain their accreditation.Course participants learn about the latest research in the mental health field, work through complex mental health first aid interactions, and practice their mental health first aid skills across a range of mental health problems and mental health crisis situations.Participants can complete a short assessment at the end of a course to extend your Mental Health First Aid Accreditation. 

If you want to get into x-country skiing but haven’t managed to hit the slopes, this is your chance. A 1-day trip down to Jindabyne (Jindie) to try out this type of skiing.  As the trip is very weather-dependent, the date and location are To Be Confirmed (TBC)!   You will need to sign up here as spaces are limited due to the travel and gear that is required. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l46X9ERymbOIdOdiLIBtLTfYF8Xo1fJAxn_H2pXXc6I/edit?usp=sharing  This trip is all at your own expense: transport, gear hirer (approx. $50), food and drinks.

UniSport Australia promote and foster the importance of university sport as an integral part of university life at member universities, who collectively represent more than one million students nationwide.More information on Distance Running Nationals can be found here.Expression of Interests can be submitted: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UCLife1/_2024UCNationalsEOIs

With Fri-YAY around the corner, there is no better way to get you prepared for the weekend than taking a walk out in Mulligans flat to get you relaxed.  Starting around 10 am, we will meet at-35.245127, 149.117740 (268 Dryandra st) and then head to walk a trail. 

As semester 2 starts ramping up, take a weekend away and camp at Depot Beach Campground. The campsite is right next to the beach and a great way to kick back with some swimming, snorkelling, and potentially surfing.  We have booked a campsite from 9-11 August but will need to know if we need to book more space if there are a few people coming.  Please put your name on the signup sheet below.  Camping Trip 9-11 August - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14-XcPurVCVziCAsAbCOxdQ_nrQAQ9-fSWuUdSfDVajU/edit?usp=sharing You can find more information on Depot Beach Campground on the NSW National Parks website. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/depot-beach-campground

Telenova unveil their biggest tour yet with the Time Is A Flower International Tour. The tour comes alongside the announcement of their debut album ‘Time Is A Flower’ (out August 16th) and the release of brand new single, ‘Power’.A vast international journey, The Time Is A Flower tour will see Telenova perform in venues across Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe.Taking their distinct brand of cinematic alt-pop to the dance floor, ‘Power’ is sleek, evolved disco with a shadowy twist, weaving themes of love, fear, and the pursuit of light into a lush, ornate track full of suspense and drive.With influences ranging from Portishead and Massive Attack to Lana Del Rey and Mitski, the band creates a sonic landscape that is both familiar and refreshingly unique. The Time Is A Flower Tour marks Telenova’s first headline shows since their regional tour of Australia in the heart of 2023’s winter.