Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership and Strategy
The University of Canberra acknowledges the Ngunnawal peoples as the traditional custodians of the land upon which the University's main campus sits, and pays respect to all Elders past and present.
The Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership & Strategy (OATSILS) provides strategic advice on issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and assists the University to build strong networks and positive community interactions with Indigenous Australians.
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UC launches education space with native plants used by the Ngunnawal peoples
More on UC launches education space with native plants used by the Ngunnawal peoplesThe Ngunnawal Plant Use Education Space aims to create a space for knowledge and cultural exchange at the University of Canberra.
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Indigenous students shine bright
More on Indigenous students shine brightIndigenous students from the University of Canberra (UC) have received this year’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Scholarship from the ACT Government.
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UC researcher awarded $1.3 million grant for bush medicine-based scabies treatment
More on UC researcher awarded $1.3 million grant for bush medicine-based scabies treatmentThe grant will enable the University of Canberra’s Dr Jackson Thomas and his team to roll out further trials of the new treatment.
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Researcher receives NHMRC grant to support Indigenous engagement and leadership
More on Researcher receives NHMRC grant to support Indigenous engagement and leadershipA crucial new project from the University of Canberra will seek to improve the design, delivery and the effectiveness of programs for the Indigenous community, thanks to funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council.