"Setting a wage that allows everyone who wishes to work to find paid employment must be the core aim of the Fair Pay Commisson. Pricing workers out of jobs should be strenuously avoided.”October 2008
Students tackle ACT election candidates head on
13 October: UC students to tackle ACT candidates on the tough questions
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New head of architecture appointed
13 October: Professor Annabelle Pegrum AM has been appointed as head of architecture at the University of Canberra
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Former Chief of Army heads new institute at UC
7 October: The University of Canberra establishes a new institute
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September 2008
Justice Michael Kirby to speak at UC
30 September: UC hosts the Justice Michael Kirby Lecture
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Law students first taste of courtroom drama
26 September: Australia's future legal stars go head to head at UC
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Public welcome to draw on UC building
26 September: For the third year running the University of Canberra is hosting the Big Draw as part of the Big Draw global festival.
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UC students work with ACT Health
26 September: UC students and ACT Health combine on health project.
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Language Expo at UC
24 September: Travel the world through language in just one day at UC
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Art exhibition traces 40 years of University history
Bruce: The UC story will showcase the people, places and events at the University.
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UC joins Global Illumination
UC Boiler House glows 'pink', for a good cause.
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UC researchers go head to head
UC researchers explain their research in a language we all understand at the Boiler House Lay Seminars.
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New book charts UC graduates role in the world
The Global Graduate by associate professor of education Dr Anne Campbell tells the stories of graduates from eight countries
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New dean of health joins University of Canberra
UC dean of health believes it is an exciting time to join the Faculty of Health.
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A 30 dollar increase will not mean the majority of single aged pensioners will be above the poverty line - NATSEM
16 September: NATSEM - 30 dollars extra will not lift single age pensions above poverty line
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Awards flow to UC creative writer
12 September: Awards flow for UC creative writer of Underbelly series
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University of Canberra and ACT govt strengthen links
10 September 2008: University of Canberra Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Parker and ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen the collaboration and cooperation between the ACT Government and the University of Canberra.
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headspace ACT opens at UC
8 September: New youth mental health initiative welcomed to UC
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UC art on public display
2 September: The University of Canberra will present Forty: Highlights from the University of Canberra Art Collection to the public.
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Mathematics could decide the outcome of the Ryder Cup
2 September: Research by two academics shows mathematically, that pairing the two best golfers during the Ryder Cup or any 4BBB (team competition) may not be a recipe for success.
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UC Ambassadors launch National Literacy and Numeracy week
1 September: ACT Minister for Education and Training, Andrew Barr joined University of Canberra academics and Ambassadors for National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2008.
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August 2008
New hands, faces, voices - cutting edge transplant surgery
20 August 2008: The surgeon who performed the world's first hand transplant will discuss the latest advances transplant surgery at the University of Canberra tomorrow.
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UC exports customs to the world
29 August: In a historic first, the University of Canberra's Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), has signed an agreement with a Kuwait/Saudi company.
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UC enrolments increase by 25 per cent
28August: Enrolments at the University of Canberra have shot up in the second semester of 2008.
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Centre for Customs spreads its wings
27 August: A new agreement will enable Centre for Customs and Excise Study courses to be available in 20 Arabic speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Open Day fun for all the family
26August: UC Open Day to cater for both families and students.
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UC host Games closing ceremony
22 August: UC will host a Beijing Olympic Games Closing Ceremony celebration
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Rare public viewing of million dollar UC kids' book archive
18 August: The Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children's Literature will open its doors to the public tomorrow night as part of the University of Canberra's 40th anniversary celebrations.
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UC students make science fun for primary school children
18 August: UC teachers-to-be are making science fun for primary school aged children
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UC student film screens at Beijing Olympic Games
14 August: A film by University of Canberra students featuring Olympic Relay Torch Bearer Alby Wooler has screened at the Beijing Olympic Games.
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UC introduces a new planning degree
11 August: A new planning course will draw upon the University of Canberra's strengths in governance, policy, planning and applied economics giving graduates the broad base of skills they need to understand complex planning issues.
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The University of Canberra to attend Canberra careers market
5 August: UC to have a high visibility at the Canberra careers market.
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UC time capsule to mark the launch of the 40th Anniversary
4 August: The burial of a time capsule commenced the 40th anniversary celebrations for UC.
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UC 40th anniversary celebrations underway
1 August: The University of Canberra 40th anniversary celebrations will officially commence on Monday.
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July 2008
New UC institute preserves our heritage for future
30 July: The Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage will launch today at the University of Canberra.
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Iconic painting in capital for first time at UC launch
29 July: The iconic Albert Tucker painting that graced the cover of Donald Horne's influential book The Lucky Country will make a rare public appearance on WEDNESDAY to mark the launch of the University of Canberra's new Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage.
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900 students graduate in UC mid-year ceremony
28 July: Almost 900 students will graduate from the University of Canberra in the mid-year round of graduations.
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Universities unite to solve water issues
22 July: Australia is another step closer to finding solutions for its water challenges this morning with the launch of Capital-WATER, a major collaboration between the University of Canberra and The Australian National University.
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Burma expert to head UC international studies and comms
3 July: The University of Canberra has appointed one of Australia's youngest deans to head its Faculty of Communication and International Studies.
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University launches internet radio station
16 July: CUe FM, the University of Canberra's radio station, will become the first campus radio station in the ACT to simultaneously internet stream and narrowcast when it is launched today.
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Students flock to O-Week at UC
15 July: Students from all over the world will be attending O-Week at UC
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June 2008
UC graduate returns to lead faculty where she studied
17 June: The University of Canberra's new dean of education is a former student of the faculty.
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Safety important focus for billion-dollar snowsport industry - research
10 June: As the ski season gets underway, safety on the slopes is the topic of a research seminar at the University of Canberra TODAY.
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UC hosts forum on drugs and driving
5 June: Will potential accidents be avoided with the implementation of roadside drug testing? How do drugs affect driving ability and to what extent? Does roadside drug testing violate drivers' human rights? How might roadside testing in the ACT be done?
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May 2008
Silent Witness: UC forensic hair project wins major grant
28 May: Hair found at crime scenes will be a more reliable source of evidence than ever before, with the announcement of a new University of Canberra research project.
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Great outdoors beckons on innovative UC-Lake G program
27 May: College students, university teaching students and the education system as a whole will all benefit from a new outdoor education program launched today.
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Govt must learn from fair pay body's mistakes: UC researcher
22 May: There is no time to lose in overhauling the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC), according to University of Canberra economist Professor Phil Lewis.
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UC Biologist-Turtles face imminent threat of extinction
23 May: Friday May 23rd has been declared World Turtle Day to bring attention to the imminent threats many turtle species face.
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Researcher unlocks issues surrounding teenage motherhood
20 May: UC researcher finds pregnant teens feel self conscious and believe they are judged harshly by society.
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GPs should take the sex out of chlamydia testing - UC researcher
13 May: Singling out young women for chlamydia screening based on their sexual history is not the best way to tackle Australia's most prevalent sexually transmitted infection, a University of Canberra researcher has found.
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UC academics discover impact of interactive evidence on juries
12 May: University of Canberra led researchers have found that interactive visual evidence can influence a jury's decision about guilt.
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UC Health Clinic opens
09 May: The capital has a new state-of-the-art health facility with the opening of the University of Canberra Faculty of Health Clinic.
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UC researcher discovers key to combating Ross River Virus
06 May: Relief is in sight for sufferers of the debilitating arthritis associated with Ross River Virus following a major breakthrough by University of Canberra researchers.
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UC psychologists seek Canberra residents to undertake new study
01 May 2008: UC psycologists to conduct research into the benefits of two different types of therapy.
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April 2008
Creative staff put talents on show for UC exhibition
28 April: Staff from the University of Canberra's Faculty of Design and Creative Practice will show off their skills for the 15th annual staff exhibition.
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UC researchers prove body image intervention works
23 April: A more positive body image can be developed through specially-designed group sessions, University of Canberra researchers have found.
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UC researcher warns body image an issue
09 April: Primary aged school children could now be concerned about their body image, according to UC researcher.
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Chronic Disease- what is the true cost burden on society?
08 April : University of Canberra hosts seminar on how to 'accurately' calculate the cost of chronic disease on society.
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New appointment to UC to engage business and government
07 April: New UC appointment to assist in the University engaging with business and government.
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Research into radio talk back
04April: UC lecturer to investigate the influence of radio talk back in a multi cultural
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2008 'Tertiary to Work' graduate careers' fair
1 April: 4 thousand final year students wil discuss job opportunities at this years graduate career's fair.
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March
Housing affordability out of reach of many Australians
18 March: Recent UC AMP/NATSEM report highlights growing gap in housing affordability.
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UC research aims to keep seniors fitter for longer
12 March: The latest satellite tracking technology will be used to monitor the "balance fitness" of 10 Canberra seniors as they take to the footpaths in the name of research this Friday.
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Drugs putting ACT drivers at risk UC researchers find
12 March: Drug driving is a serious problem on the ACT's roads, but current roadside drug screening devices are inaccurate, a University of Canberra researcher will reveal at a seminar today.
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Employers told to get creative to keep 'Gen Y' employees
7 March: UC researcher has called on employers to 'get creative' to hang on to Generation Y talent
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UC 'raises bar' as Employer of Choice for Women
4 March 2008: The University of Canberra has obtained Employer of Choice for Women (EOCFW) status for the second year running.
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ACT education leaders meet at UC for top-level summit
4 March 2008: Senior staff from the University of Canberra and the ACT Department of Education and Training will meet at the University TOMORROW to discuss the future of education in the capital and build on their already close relationship.
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High school and UC students benefit from new partnership
3 March 2008: Students from Kaleen High School and the University of Canberra's Faculty of Education will reap the benefits of a new partnership between the two campuses that will start TOMORROW.
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February 2008
New deal boosts UC sports teaching and research
28 February: A new agreement signed today will give the Australian Sports Commission a formal role in University of Canberra sports teaching and research.
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Olympian returns to UC for new sports deal signing
27 February: Olympic gold medallist, University of Canberra graduate and Australian Sports Commission sports administrator Petria Thomas will be back on campus TOMORROW to see a new deal signed between her former university and her current employer.
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Work begins on new 500-bed UC student accommodation
22 February: Work to meet the growing demand for accommodation at the University of Canberra gets underway today with the construction of a new student residence on campus.
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Work to start on new 500-bed UC student accommodation
21 February: ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope will turn the first sod at the site for a new student residence at the University of Canberra TOMORROW.
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Book asks if performance management works for public sector
20 February: The measurement and management of 'performance' has spread across the public sector in a bid to boost efficiency - now a new book co-authored by a University of Canberra academic asks if it is working and how it is affecting the way public bodies operate.
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UC student receives a forty thousand dollar scholarship
20 February: University of Canberra student, one of four in Australia to recieve a forty thousand dollar scholarship
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Students' rock University campus
14 February: The inagural UC School of Rock Battle of the Bands will see 10 bands compete for the grand prize....
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UC Orientation week celebrates many dimensions of student life
13 February: This year's Orientation Week theme 3D, Mind, Body and Soul will introduce students to a range of activities....
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Forbes High school students get a taste of university life
12 February: Year 12 students from Forbes High School have received a first hand look at university life.....
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UC assists Australian champion
6 February: Australian sailing champion Anita Smith is preparing to take on the world's best with support from the University of Canberra
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Scare campaigns don't work on young smokers: UC study
4 February: Young smokers know cigarettes are killing them, but this won't stop them lighting up University of Canberra researchers have found.
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January
Extra opportunity available to study at UC
31 January: A mother of 4 has gained the opportunity to go back to University after 13 years thanks to University of Canberra College.
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UC hosts first Australian Imaginative Education conference
23 January: The world faces the challenge of responding in an imaginative way to creatively teach children to address some of the problems in the world.
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uniTEST applicants can access UC courses.
21January: uniTest applicants invited to inquire about course opportunities at UC.
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UC offers for 2008
17 January: The University of Canberra made 1,918 offers for undergraduate study through the Universities Admission Centre in 2008.
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UC pleased with results of uniTest
14 January: The University of Canberra has hailed its first uniTest as an outstanding success
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UC goes to the community
14 January: The University of Canberra will expand its program of taking course information to the community.
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UC part of a world first concept in addressing youth mental health
9 January: The University of Canberra granted $945,000 to provide services addressing mental health and other issues in youth.
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University of Canberra offers extra support for postgraduate study
9 January: The University of Canberra offers Commonwealth Supported Places to students in all postgraduate courses in 2008.
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December
Queanbeyan students qualify for regional bonus points at UC
10 December: Study at University has been made more accessible for school leavers in Queanbeyan through the University of Canberra's regional bonus point's scheme.
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November
New UC scheme broadens access to higher education
27 November: Free preparation programs for the University of Canberra will offer unprecedented access to higher education for disadvantaged students.
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UC students strike success in the business world
26 November: A 400 per cent profit! That is the result of a University of Canberra Young Achievement Company, a result that would make chief executives in Australia envious.
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Spirit of Christmas comes to University of Canberra
23 November: Children from the Wiradjuri Pre-School will help the University of Canberra get into the Christmas spirit on Monday at the launch of the University's Giving Tree.
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Have pollies broken rules on Facebook? academic asks
21 November: Recent Liberal ads on social networking site Facebook may have breached the Australian Electoral Commission rules on political advertising according to an article by a University of Canberra academic.
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UC conference asks: Does a 'true story' need to be true?
19 November: Whether autobiography actually needs to be true is one of the issues to be addressed at a literary conference hosted by the University of Canberra this week.
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Stunning designs of future products on show at UC
12 November: The furniture, coffee machines, baths and blenders of the future are on display at the University of Canberra as its graduating industrial designers show off their talents.
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Old Parliament House sports a winning exhibition
9 November: On Tuesday 13 November at 11.00am, Mr Bernardo de Sola, Barcelona city Olympic architect, will open the exhibition Olympic Cities: Designing for Winning at Old Parliament House, in conjunction with the Canberra Biennial.
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Olympic speakers share design expertise for Biennial
9 November: The University of Canberra is to host a series of lectures on design and sport to accompany its Olympic Cities: Designing for Winning exhibition.
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Capital's chance to see future filmmakers first - and free
2 November: Australia's next generation of moviemakers will show off their talent at free screenings on Wednesday.
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October
Graduating students present green vision for capital
30 October: Canberra's newest suburbs in Molonglo and North Weston will be models of sustainable living, with water efficient gardens and energy efficient homes, where we all live a few minutes walk from public transport - if designs by the University of Canberra's graduating cohort of landscape architects are adopted.
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UC designers help local industry promote cool wines
26 October: Canberra wines are known for their good taste, but they can also boast great looks thanks to University of Canberra graphic design students.
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Yr12 exam system has no impact on uni performance: study
24 October: There is no difference in the university performance of students who have taken the New South Wales High School Certificate and those assessed under the ACT system of continuous assessment, University of Canberra researchers have found.
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$40,000 scholarship to help UC nursing student
22 October: A scholarship of $40,000 will be awarded to help a University of Canberra nursing student complete their final year.
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New CIT-UC deal boosts education in capital
15 October: Guaranteed admission to the University of Canberra will be offered to Canberra Institute of Technology students who have completed a related program under a new deal signed today.
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Young environmentalists learn forensics of poo at UC
12 October 2007: Almost 600 young environmentalists will experience the life of a research scientist in the field on Monday and Tuesday next week.
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30 years of design talent arrives at University of Canberra
11 October: Thirty design graduates from the last 30 years of design education at the University of Canberra will showcase their professional skills for a new exhibition at the University.
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UC to deliver world's largest customs academic program
3 October 2007: The University of Canberra's Centre for Customs and Excise Studies will train 100 Sri Lankan customs officials a year as the nation seeks to radically overhaul its customs service, under a deal launched in Australia today.
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UC among top-ranked unis for learning and teaching
3 October: The University of Canberra has moved into the top 10 Australian universities for learning and teaching performance, earning it a $2 million funding boost.
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Forum to help Australia capitalise on linguistic resources
2 October 2007: Monolingual Australians risk being left behind in today's increasingly globalised world, the organiser of a Languages Forum at the University of Canberra has warned.
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Paper, scissor, stone to inspire UC drawing workshop
2 October: University of Canberra visual arts education students will be using some unlikely drawing materials in a 'Big Draw' workshop that is sure to inspire people to take up drawing.
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September
UC funded to research court safety, cost of ageing
25 September 2007: University of Canberra researchers developing new ways to make our courts safer and systems to model the health cost of our ageing population have secured prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grants.
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Kids get physical for 'big day off' at University of Canberra
20 September: Every aspect of a healthy lifestyle from keeping fit to eating well will be covered when 400 schoolchildren from across the capital visit the University of Canberra for a day of fun and activities TOMORROW.
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Yr 12 students accelerate into uni life with new UC program
20 September: A University of Canberra pilot scheme that gives promising year 12 students a taste of university life before they finish college is to be extended across the capital.
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Scientist to defend Australia against beetle invader
19 September: A University of Canberra researcher has won a government award to apply her expertise in invasive insects to a tiny beetle with the potential to devastate Australia's grain stores.
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University genetics comes to high school labs
19 September: Students from two Canberra high schools are getting a taste of cutting edge university science under a new initiative.
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$4.8m funding boost for Australia's Capital University
3 August: The University of Canberra has won $4.8m from the Government?s Workplace Productivity Program, providing a significant boost to the on-going regeneration process at Australia?s Capital University.
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Managerial focus stops good teachers applying to be principals
11 September: University of Canberra Associate Professor, Dr Louise Watson, has found evidence that could explain why high quality teachers are not applying for positions as principals.
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August
Body image an issue for men too, UC psychologist warns
20 August: Men worry about how they look just like women do, but are much less likely to seek help when body image becomes a problem, putting their mental and physical health at risk, a body image expert and psychologist at the University of Canberra has warned.
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Feedback sought as UC considers campus makeover
29 August: The University of Canberra wants to hear what people think about the future of its campus.
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UC photo competition winners put local talent in focus
28 August: Staff, students and graduates of the University of Canberra have cast their creative eyes over Australia's Capital University for the 'How do you see UC?' photographic competition.
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UC pharmacy student named Australia's best
28 August: Australia's top pharmacy student is from the University of Canberra.
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UC teaching students take science to primary school
23 August: Young scientists at Majura Primary School in Watson have been getting to grips with the complexities of the weather thanks to final year University of Canberra teaching students.
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'Ready, Study, Go' - University of Canberra opens doors for Open Day
23 August: The headline act is university life at Australia's Capital University, but there's plenty of support entertainment at the University of Canberra this Saturday.
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UC & construction industry join forces to tackle skills shortage
23 August: The University of Canberra?s new Bachelor of Building and Construction Management has been designed to respond to the needs of the capital?s booming construction industry.
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Explosive mystery to be solved at forensics centre launch
22 August: The latest forensic science techniques will be used to discover how explosive material found its way onto the ACT Attorney General?s hands at the launch of the National Centre for Forensic Studies TONIGHT.
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New UC accommodation provides 500 extra student beds
17 August: On campus residences for 500 extra students will be built at the University of Canberra to cope with growing demand for student accommodation.
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UC hires graduates to produce animated commercial
15 August: When the University of Canberra needed a new television commercial to promote its courses to school-leavers, it turned to its own, home-grown talent.
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UC gets top marks for employability and starting salaries
14 August 2007: University of Canberra graduates are among Australia's best paid and most employable, earning Australia's Capital University five star ratings for 'graduate starting salary' and 'getting a job' in the latest edition of the Good Universities Guide.
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Tomorrow's sports designers show off talents at UC
14 August: Australia's sports designers of the future will be recognised when the winners of a schools design competition are announced at the University of Canberra tomorrow evening
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Old friends, new friends - celebrate them at UC this week
7 August: "Strangers are friends just waiting to happen" - This sentiment is behind the University of Canberra's celebration of International Friendship Day on Wednesday.
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UC psychologists help Australians love their bodies
7 August: Increasing numbers of Australians are putting their physical and mental health at risk in an impossible quest for the 'perfect' body, University of Canberra psychologists warn.
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University of Canberra administrative restructure nears completion
6 August: The administrative restructure of the University of Canberra has reached its first milestone, with offers of voluntary separation packages being sent to staff last week.
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Blind computer users test award-winning IT innovation
3 August: Blind volunteers have helped University of Canberra IT students refine a software innovation that will represent Australia at an international competition next week.
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Student exchange numbers continue to boom at University of Canberra
2 August: A record-breaking number of University of Canberra students are studying overseas on exchange this year.
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