A focus on our strengths

The Faculty of Science and Technology creates a focused collaboration on the University's proud history of Science, IT and Systems, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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UC joins Lifeline in $3M project

SciTech's Human-Centred Technology Research Centre joins a multidisciplinary team led by Prof Debra Rickwood to bring improvements to Lifeline’s crisis services. Prof Roland Goecke and his team will contribute automated AI algorithms to identify different types of help-seekers.

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Top rankings for Science and Maths students

UC's Science and Mathematics graduates rank in the TOP 5 nationally for employment.

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Faculty of Science and Technology

The Faculty offers world-class academic programs in Environmental, Medical, and Forensic Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, and Mathematics in a hands-on learning environment.
Dynamic teaching combined with strong industry partnerships provide our students with a multi-disciplinary, work-integrated experience like no other.
Our research team collaborates closely with other institutes and industry to generate impactful scientific and technology driven solutions to real world problems.

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  • Friday, 31st Aug 2018

    Census date for Semester 2, 2018

    • Last day to pay your HECS-HELP or Tuition fees for Semester 2 (late fees may apply)
    • Last day to add Semester 2 units with lecturer approval (late fee may apply)
    • Last day to submit a FEE-HELP assistance form for Semester 2
    • Last day to submit a HECS-HELP form for Semester 2
    • Last day to submit a SA-HELP form or pay SSAF for Semester 2
    • Last day to withdraw from Semester 2 units without a WD grade and incurring a HECS-HELP or tuition fee liability
    • Last day to submit a Semester 2 Scholarship application
  • Dateto be announced

    Last day to nominate for Semester 2 course completion for March Graduation Ceremonies

  • Monday, 24th Sep 2018

    Semester 2 class free period begins

News

  1. Koala

    UC scientists help crack genetic code of koalas

    Koalas could be less at risk of extinction after a team of scientists, including two from the University of Canberra, successfully completed the full sequencing of the animal’s genome

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  2. Stocky Galaxias

    Critically endangered fish fighting upstream battle against brumbies

    Researchers at the University of Canberra are concerned wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park could wipe out a critically endangered species of fish

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    Biosecurity effectively slows down pathogen arrivals, new research

    Stronger biosecurity measures can reduce the spread of invasive plant pathogens despite a rise in global trade and travel, according to a new international study led by University of Canberra researcher

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  4. Stream

    Intermittent streams send global CO2 levels running high

    A University of Canberra researcher participated in a global research project that analysed plant litter in seasonal streams and found the world’s river systems could be releasing much higher levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than previously thought

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