News and feature stories August - December 2006

DECEMBER 2006

Cricketer balances study and battles Poms
Student helps defeat England in Ashes curtain raiser

Monitor meets... Alan Nicol
Find out how the ABC made this designer 'very angry'

'Old Yella' finds a new home
Centuries old tree reborn as sculpture after devastating storm

National cultural conference visits UNAUSTRALIA
University to visit the home of all things 'unAustralian'

Research uncovers paramedics' lifesaving decisions
Road safety project investigates triaging at major accidents

Tourism industry joins students to celebrate achievements
Program's best recognised at awards night

Watery toast launches river health conference
Young people to play part in preserving environment

Creative showcase displays future talent
Gallery of laptops introduces students' work to the world

NOVEMBER 2006

Movie mavericks brought to screen
Graduate's movie about passion for Australian stories

Student wins entrepreneur award
Business students clean up at young achiever awards

Psychologist puts body image on national agenda
Dr Vivienne Lewis at Parliament House

Graphic design student rises to the challenge
Winning poster for 2007 job fair

PhD scholar’s research a ‘stroke’ of genius for athletes
Potential to aid elite standard canoers and kayakers

Water wizards to present research on national stage
Two students to present research at next year's OzWater conference

Are You Being Served?
Review of UCU Players's latest production

Frontline safety for high-tech soldier researched at UC
Researchers trial new device to control infantry equipment

University research to help keep drugs off our roads
Pharmacists to conduct roadside drugtesting

Lecturer's lip service raises mo money for men's health
Jonathan Wills discusses a charitable image change

"It draws the hidden talent out of rural areas..."
Boorowa girl Munique Webb reveals what a scholarship meant to her

Scholarships smooth rural students' path to UC
Relationship with Country Education Foundation formalised

Spanish students help Latin American schools
Foreign film festival with fantastic food raises cash for kids

Uni a nerd-free-zone as colleges experience magic of IT
Image makeover and computing fun help address skills shortage

Top teaching a hot topic at showcase
Teaching and learning winners get formal recognition

Monitor meets... Anna Wallace
Why the ressies events coordinator loves her mobile

Canberra to host international sport and design festival
An unusual race on Lake Burley Griffin launches next Canberra Biennial

OCTOBER 2006

Student news website archived for generations to see
'National significance' of budding journalists' work recognised

NEW! Monitor meets... Francesca Rendle-Short
Lecturer's love of sunny walks in her PJs and views on ACT's ceilings

Canberra Film Festival review: The Valet
Gallic gags aplenty open Uni-sponsored movie event

'Demarketing' recommended to protect Blue Mountains
How to attract visitors without destroying our natural heritage

New HR director has strategic vision
Meet bird-watching advocate of rural living Leone Gregory

Nurse adds musical strings to her bow
The Interesting Interests series returns with violinist Linda Dalla Torre

Stonefest: Which act did you come to see today?
We went to stonefest and asked the important questions

Stonefest: Who was the highlight last night?
Do you agree with our commentators' views

Discovery day for high school English elite
Communications degrees appeal to top students

Health claims make for skeptical consumers
The truth about food labelling exposed in lecture

Next Vice-Chancellor appointed
Meet the man who'll take over from Professor Roger Dean next March

Sustainability website helps gardens grow greener
Professional advice on how to beat the drought

Stonefest soon to appear in our own backyard
Get ready to rock as capital's biggest party kicks off

Book helps Queanbeyan understand the bush
Uni promotes conservation, fire safety and understanding

Charitable staff in the pink at morning tea
How good causes benefit from student admin team's regular gatherings

Spring Walk raises nearly $1,000
Staff pound paths in aid of peace scholars

TESOL students flex research muscles
Poster projects help linguists learn

UC celebrates $1.2m grants success
Ross River fever, climate change, ageing population under microscope

Student brings home medal from world rowing champs
Human biologist sets sights on Olympics podium

Researcher asks if we're ready for a bird flu pandemic
Flu pandemic imminent warns visiting expert

Positive steps to keep Australian hearts beating
Seminar takes on Australia's 'biggest killer'

New authors show some backbone by publishing book
Future publishing stars launch Vertebrae - an anthology of new work

Internship program links education and industry
Business breakfast celebrates innovative IT course

Volunteer's route to Philippines begins on catwalk
Fashionable fundraiser to help student help others

Lawyers take first steps on road to glittering careers
Students mingle with future employers at law school

Young scientists test drive University for the day
Schoolkids experience science firsthand as labs open doors

First-time donor overcomes fears
Monitor's Jacquelyn Curtis shares blood donation experience

A floral romance: how plants could help treat diabetes
Researcher reveals medicinal properties of Australian plants

Exhibition builds on modern architects' reputation
Prestigious international show stops at UC on world tour

PR students provide winning strategies
Not-for-profit organisations benefit from University expertise

Voice experts speak out at biometric security conference
University's new centre attracts world leaders in voice security

High-tech court tries international moot for first time
US judges hear UC students via Virtual courtroom sees

Calling all women cricketers
Budding bowlers and batswomen wanted for UC club

SEPTEMBER 2006

Honour bound to save snakes
University snake handler is puts slithery subjects on conservation radar

Customs team extends 100% export awards record
National prize in reach as Centre wins ACT award again

New journal on higher education launched
Academics get a new read thanks to CELTS

Women's mentor shares her survival story
ABC's Geraldine Doogue addresses women's dinner

UCU bar to host new generation web-hit wonders
Lost in Line talk to Monitor ahead of Thursday gig

Designers' ideas for zero gravity world take off
Students take design skills to schools in teaching project

Three finals wins as footballers' winning streak continues
University's Pumas triumphant in every weekend game

Research helps tired mums
Strategies to help new mothers deal with fatigue

Communication students road test safety campaigns
Case study aims to keep p-platers alive

University bachelor a promising outsider for award
Sprinter in the running for Cleo crown

Centre Stage: Schools and Community Centre
How the University is helping the ACT's kids overcome reading problems

University women victorious in football final
Pumas sides top leagues, as men's teams prepare for battle

The Sleepy Jackson awakens bar crowd
Hit band brings multi-layered sound to campus

Sessional staff skills get professional boost
Top teaching ranking sees tutors get new training

Uni gives specialist training to Indonesian lecturers
Course covers latest in electrical and telecoms engineering

PhD helps top swimmers
Current and future swimming champs given research boost

Laws to keep terrorists out of the lab explained
Researchers' role in keeping materials in safe hands

New law school head brings international expertise
Murray Raff's world view takes in Germany, Asia and the environment

Home truths: What you think of the new-look website
We asked your views on the University's new online face

A night of stars as reviewers hit theatre restaurant
Monitor's own Margaret and David give their verdict on Fawlty Towers

Writer breaks her silence for Artists Talk series
Talk's founder finally shares her creative process

Website links CIT students with University
New site smooths path to higher education

Renowned party-starters return to UC stage
Canberra's Casual Projects speak out on eve of uni gig

University guides Indonesians on quality assurance
High profile delegation seeks insights on education

AUGUST 2006

Journalism graduate lives her own Disney Adventure
Former Monitor intern lands dream job with media giant

Destructive storm inspires creative recycling
Trees reborn as sculpture and seating

Psychology research promotes positive parenting
Program helps mums and dads with most important job of all

A gig to remember for Evermore
Fans flock to hear O.C. favourites rock the Uni bar

Exchange student won't miss the Aussie birds
Feathered friends farewelled as Canadian heads home

Visiting scholar shapes Australian tourism education
Chinese researcher joins centre of excellence

Engineers showcase inventions of the future
Next generation of games, robots and stereos on show

Staff exchange trailblazer 'made very welcome'
CIT computer director joins uni until Christmas

Local international students discover campus
ACT's overseas guests visit University

Filmmaking graduate inspired by humanity's 'weirdness'
Work for ABC, Jane Campion and 15 shorts on alumna's resume

East Timorese journalism student made welcome
Inaugural Warren Osmond Scholarship holder begins his studies

Swedish leaders seek economist's labour market views
University academic addresses Scandinavian opinion makers

International film award for former students
Music video earns recognition for production company

Centre Stage: National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
How NATSEM can see the future

Students to get noses into more books under CIT deal
Reciprocal library access as uni and institute work together

University beams into national research machine
Researcher to unlock historical secrets with cutting edge light facility

Every day to be Red Nose Day at Innovation Centre
Charitable addition to building 22

University takes science to the people for festival
Discover what video games do to your kids and the truth behind CSI

Line-dancing in the USA's Bible belt
Traveller's tale from term at University of Tennessee

Walk with a Rose takes final steps
Charity walk welcomed home

University of Canberra and Riverina TAFE sign MOU
New deal takes steps to address rural skills shortages

Australia's sports event pedigree inspires Beijing students
Chinese police hone Olympic language skills at UC

New website opens door to Golden Key
Student masters web to give society online presence

Writers and illustrators collaborate for book project
Students Get Real and produce children's literature

Wall of fame caps NAIDOC celebrations
Honour roll recognises UC's history of Indigenous achievement

Grease from scratch a hit with singers and fans
Classic musical won't be the last

Scholarships cash gives students a helping hand
$287,990 in support for deserving students

Overhaul for international student resources
Film launched as centre reopens

International issues on menu at women's lunch
UNIFEM president shares world view

Law school stars on world stage in China
UC joint host of international conference

Fun and games for University sports teams
Sporting life's a beach at uni games

Law school welcomes new staff
New faces introduced at drinks reception

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