1967

The College is established under the Canberra College of Advanced Education Act 1967.

18 December 1967

A ceremony is held on the site at Bruce to mark the beginning of site development. The first soil is turned by then Minister for Education and Science, Senator John Gorton.

28 October 1968

Foundation Stone dedicated by Prime Minister Gorton

August 1969

• Dr S.S. Richardson takes up his appointment as Foundation Principal of the CCAE.
• The first issue of College News, a monthly newsletter of College events is published. This newsletter is still published today, and is now known as "Monitor Online".

1970

• Building 1 is completed and the first full-time students enroll.
• There were four Schools established to offer courses in Administrative Studies, Applied Science, Computing Studies and Liberal Studies.
• The College Union is established to support on campus activities including clubs and societies, and sports.
• The first Foundation Day celebrations are held.
  

1971

• The first students move in to College residences in April.
• The School of Teacher Education enrols its first students.

1972

• The Library Building is completed and occupied.
• A group of Diploma students are presented their awards by the Chairman of Council at a ceremony in the Council Room.
• Stone Day celebrations are held over one day with activities including: BBQ, poetry readings, sporting matches, film screenings, bands and beer.

1973

• At the CCAE’s first ceremony for conferring degrees 62 degrees and 171 diplomas are awarded in the main lecture theatre in Building 2. The Honourable Mr K. Beazley, Commonwealth Minister for Education at the time, delivered an occasional address. Graduands wear the College academic dress.
• Thirty-one clubs and societies were in existence in 1973. It was through one of these societies, and with the assistance of the College Council, that a child care centre was established at the College.
  

1974

• The Foundation Stone is rededicated by The Honourable John Gorton. Sir John was met with an amusing surprise - a young student known as the "Stone Fairy" was hiding under the unveiling blanket.
• The first students are enrolled in the new School of Environmental Design.

1976

• Staff of the School of Information Sciences organise a Mathematics competition for secondary school students—in future years this will become the Australian Mathematics Competition.
• A community radio station 2XX is supported and partially run by the Students’ Association
• Stone Day turns into Stone Week. Week long activities for students include "Union Talent Quest" and "Male Bewdy Contest"

1978

• The College organises a program of events to mark the ten year anniversary of the establishment of the CCAE.
• Courses in conservation of cultural materials are introduced by the School of Applied Science
• The School of Environmental Design opens.
• Former Prime Minister John Gorton is made an Honorary Fellow of the College.

1981

• The College offers courses in Sports Studies to complement the role of the newly established AIS.
• The Centre for the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is established within the School of Liberal Studies.
• Students steal the 'Dog on the Tuckerbox' from Gundagai as a Stone Day prank.

1982
CCAE students win several gold and silver medals at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.

1983
The ten thousandth student completes requirements for an award of the College. 

1984
CCAE hosts the first National Science Summer School.

1987

• Responsibility for CCAE transferred from the Federal Education portfolio to the Arts, Sport, Environment, Tourism and Territories portfolio.
• Architecture students gain first prize in the second International Biennale of Architecture held in Cracow, Poland and first prize in the National Student Competition.

1988

• Emeritus Professor R. D. Scott takes up his appointment as College Principal. He joins the ACT Education and Training Council and accepts membership of the ACT Administration Co-ordination Committee.
• Three positions of Assistant Principal are established: Academic Planning & Services, Finance & Resources, and Administration. The College is granted admission to the Unified National System of Higher Education.
• The School of Liberal Studies is renamed the School of Communication and the School of Administrative Studies is renamed the School of Management.
• The College hosts the 29th International Mathematical Olympiad.

1989

• The College introduces its first doctoral and honours level courses: the Doctor of Philosophy course in the School of Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) course in the School of Applied Science.

1 January 1990

• The University of Canberra Act 1989 comes into force and the CCAE becomes the University of Canberra under the sponsorship of Monash University

1990

• CCAE Principal Roger Scott is instated as foundation Vice-Chancellor. Dr Jean Blackburn is appointed Foundation Chancellor 

1991

• Professor Don Aitkin takes up role as Vice-Chancellor.
• A University Multifaith Group is formed to provide services to students and staff.
• The Ngunnawal Centre is opened by the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Hon. Robert Tickner MP.
• The Vice-Chancellor initiates ‘Don’s Dozen’ – an award to recognise achievements and contributions of staff throughout the year.

1992

• Emeritus Professor Donald Horne takes up role as Chancellor
• The University establishes the Australian Mathematics Trust and the National Short Story Competition

1993

• The National Centre for Economic Modelling (NATSEM) is established.
• Helen McFadden becomes the first student to receive a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Canberra.

1996

• Wendy McCarthy becomes Chancellor.
• The Vice-Chancellor moves into his new residence ‘Bimbimbie’, which was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp, who also designed Australia's Parliament House in Canberra. 
• University co-hosts University Games.

1997

• The University holds its first Conferring Ceremony at Parliament House.
• Responsibility of the University of Canberra is transferred to the ACT Government at an official handover ceremony.

2000

• Celebrations are held to mark 30 years of teaching on the campus at Bruce. Foundation Principal S. S. Richardson returns for the celebrations.
  October 2000.
• UC hosts the 5th annual National Indigenous Student Games.
• Stone Week becomes Stonefest.

2002

• Professor Roger Dean takes up the role of Vice-Chancellor.
• Innovation Centre development is launched.

2004

• UC Innovation Centre is opened by ACT Chief Minister John Stanhope.
  

2007

• Professor Stephen Parker becomes the fourth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra.

2008

• Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker introduces a new strategic vision for the University and the University celebrates its 40th birthday.