Full listing of news and feature stories for 2005

DECEMBER 2005

Graduation special edition
Stories and pictures from this year's ceremonies

Campus shows scars of wild weather's fury
University recovers from December storms

Chancellor prepares for 88th and final graduation
Wendy McCarthy steps down after a decade

High-ranking Chinese MBA 'in good company'
Joint program ranked number four in China

Mythical map wins online teaching prize
National award for creative writing WebCT

Chinese statisticians make flying visit for seminar
University a must-see destination for high-profile delegation

Trio of trios compete at triathlon
ICT department enters three teams in gruelling event

Student journalist wins industry prize
Press Council award for 'outstanding scholarship'

Show goes on despite storms
Power restored in time for UC Chorale's Messiah performance

Day on campus gives potential students taste of uni life
Applicants test drive courses at day of activites

Maintenance man says goodbye after 32 years
Ron Dunstan recalls diverse life on changing campus

NOVEMBER 2005

Smoking ceremony eases mourning
Indigenous ceremony acknowledges tragedy of Clea Rose's death

Giving tree to spread cheer to needy
There's still time to leave your gift under the uni tree

Research examines how visual aids tip scales of justice
ARC grant to analyse sources of courtroom prejudice

Geography's impact on wellbeing to be investigated
Postcode lottery under the microscope at NATSEM

Master wins medals after lifetime of rowing
Four gold, one silver and a bronze for mature student rower

Award just the ticket for travel consultant
Prize boosts tourism student's career prospects

Chaplaincies' multifaith future
Liz Brumer discusses national chaplain conference

Pressure Point - review
Your chance to win a summer read by a student author

Citizens not leaders build democracy, says lecturer
Standing room only at inaugural Don Aitkin Lecture

Unity not ballot box for student elections
SA presents united front as it braces for VSU

Students' idea with heart helps amputees
Physios win award for developing post-surgery procedure

Canberra wants your party ideas
University invited to help plan a capital celebration

Coach gears cyclists for success
Lecturer trains top riders for international competition

Patients offered role in training future physios
Volunteers sought for vital movement movies

Taking women's autonomy to market
Project examines division of labour in PNG highlands

Life of myth and mystery for cult author
Meet UC graduatee, former public servant and fantasy author, Garth Nix

Players promise a heavenly treat
New production brings Dibley to Canberra

Frog design leaps to top of class
Sweet taste of success for winning student

University welcomes new Australian
Refugee PR student made citizen

Days of wine and research for retiring professor
University bids farewell to Paul Edwards

Family history not a deciding factor in breast cancer
Seminar gives life saving advice

UC golfers close gap on ANU
Above par performance brings trophy to concourse

Research Focus November 2005
Meredith Bacon brings you the latest from the research office

Flying start for new mosquito-borne virus team
A brand new research group is already in the spotlight with its topical work.

Third time extra lucky for grant proposal
Pair of grants to look at ear infections and immunity-bashing molecules

Mountain runner reaches new heights
Student comes 17th in race to summit in Borneo

Healthy living exposed
Free checks and health ideas as 200 attend expo

Tis the season to exhibit for graduating designers
Industrial designers kick off exhibition season

Dodgy movie inspires competition
Dodgeball contest a Stoneweek hit

First glimpse at original art for young booklovers
Lu Rees Archives celebrates 25 years on campus

Short story competition winners
Monitor brings you the top three tales from the national comp

OCTOBER 2005

Close encounters of the suburban kind
Space invaders and 'cover-ups' on 40-year-old UFO trail

Short nights something to lose sleep over
Insomnia research shows we all need an early night

Energy seminar gives taste of healthy living
No silver bullet: just eat well and exercise, staff told

Grads take credits at film festival
Gongs for alumni at ACT's short film Oscars

Students drive sustainable transport day
Leave the car at home and buy fair trade is market message

Club gives guests a picture of China
More events planned to teach us about waking dragon

Role of young ambassadors celebrated
Graduation of capital's international sales reps

Architecture festival is Australian first
University-owned design biennial launched

Ambitious students take careers into account
Top firms invited to campus by future high-flyers

UC and CIT embark on exchange initiative
Staff swaps on cards as new deal signed

Short nights something to lose sleep over
Insomnia research shows we all need an early night

Curtain up on short film extravaganza
Win tickets to festival finals

UC proves foxes continue to hound Tasmania
Pest poo test shows unwelcome imports still around

Meet the human faces of computing
X-ray software among research at student showcase

Talking around voice security
Mimics trick recognition software

Fellowship beats loneliness for writer
Fellow discusses human interaction and alternative biography

How green is our campus?
Student film examines sustainability

'Taking care of mates' recognised
Staff and students graduate from suicide intervention project

Words take flight at Feathers launch
Creative students in print

Sustainability course inspires green living
Second ride to work day, two weeks from first

Lecturer pedals 1000km for charity
Around NSW in nine days on gruelling ride

Centre accustomed to success
Customs team wins export award

Overseas trip valuable training for student
UC academic reviews child protection initiative

Fair play earns surprise award
UC hockey player wins ACT award

University active in China
Plans and presence showcased as more deals signed

Teachers get to grips with technology
ICT project celebrates year of new experiences

Growing kids' botanic knowledge
Second year project helps youngsters interact with gardens

Hats off to uniforms at launch
New book uncovers what we wear

Images of winter win student a printer
First year presented with design gear

Education students get creative for book project
Interactive tools 'good enough to publish'

Artist revels in 'magic' of work
Talk explores painter's evolution

Research helps computers fight off invaders
How to keep 'malware' off your machine

Islam, gender and the hijab discussed
Lecturer examines headscarf debate

Student among best at computer conference
'Framework' for software system stands out

SEPTEMBER 2005

Wings and prayers for peace
University celebrates peace day

Reeling in film opportunities
Ex students are stars of Canberra film scene

Thriller by the numbers for PhD student
Political intrigue in parliamentary researcher's new novel

Colleagues walk on the wildside
Staff volunteer to protect region's animals

Water knowledge shown to industry
Judges wowed by ecological honours research

Performing biggest buzz for singer
Aine Dowling shares her love of music

New director takes world view
Head of international outlines plans

Swap ideas with Germans online
UC is the only university asked to join professionals' forum

Couple develop see-through advertising
Glass tank on truck impresses ad competition judges

New diseases bigger threat than bioterror
Smallpox expert weighs up dangers

Former chancellor remembered
University mourns Lucky Country author

Professor sails north to new role
Carole Kayrooz reflects on time at University

Best defence is good training
Women fend of 'attackers' at practical class

Two languages better than one for kids
University hosts bilingual parenting forum

On your bike, commuters told
Benefits of cycling explained at lunchtime talk

Fish expert lands award
PhD research gauges river's health

Lifting the lid on digital photography
Why Jason Corney wants your Pringles containers

Speeding up the recovery process - naturally
Graduate helps drug and alcohol users find a sense of belonging

Play takes writers out of comfort zone
First time on stage for first-time collaborators

Project to develop Renaissance teens
Taking young scientists into the field

Students have designs on teaching teachers
Fourth years takee classroom role in Canberra colleges

High-tech learning pioneers cut ribbon on offices
TEDS opens its doors

Reflection on my trip to the Mosque
Lucy Blemings shares her first experience of Friday prayers

Beyond the Fringe
Monitor reviews Players' show of the year

New sculpture promotes peaceful reflection
Striking piece installed at Innovation Centre

International students to sell ACT science at home
Capital showcases research to UC 'ambassadors'

AUGUST 2005

New centre to research health and well-being
Guests at Healthpact opening quizzed on health

Fijian appointment for professor
Info sciences head takes adjunct role at University of Fiji

Cyclists stop at UC en route from Perth to Sydney
Pit stop on ride to promote uni games

Edible music not to everybody's taste
Revolutionary concert a hit with many, but confuses some

Washington internship for paper conservator
Graduate to spend a year at Library of Congress

Fight to stop VSU continues
Students voice opinions at rally

University mourns Clea Rose
Classmates hold a minute's silence

More rewarding than flipping burgers
The student who works with disabled children to make ends meet

Conceptual artist reinterprets the everyday
Monitor meets the woman behind last week's Artists Talk

A health dollar only for the healthy
Why unhealthy lifestyles shouldn't be rewarded with care

Dancing all the way to Scotland
How a love of Irish dance took a student to Glasgow

$4m makeover for library
Have your say on the new look

Review: In Praise of Younger Women
The latest work by a former staffer's alter ego

Stars plus history equals mathematician's retirement
A 31 and a half year career at UC comes to an end

Customs Thai up deal
Bangkok signing launches training agreement

Snow surprise for foreign students
Cold snap brings first experience of snow for some on campus.

VSU protest snowed under
Cold weather and stretched resources blamed for low turnout at rally.

Sporting students compete on world stage
Athletes head to Turkey for World University Summer Games.

High ranking for UC teaching
FIgures put University alongside country's best for learning and teaching.

Curing the 'Hey you' syndrome
Getting-to-know-you exercises help students win the name game.

Project showcases reuse by design
Exhibition breathes new life into discarded materials.

Close race for curious professor
Eureka Prize finalist pleased to be nominated.

Debaters argue the unthinkable
Making capital sound 'boring' a challenge for tourism students.

UC to train Indonesian officials
AusAID deal to share skills with public servants in Jakarta and region.

No H20 for these business moguls
Four University of Canberra students hope to clean up with their waterless car-washing service.

Writers and artists Get Real for book project
Children's stories by the University's students tested on their target audience.

Students returning to teach builds strong team
The Schools and Community Centre has come "full circle" with its literacy team made up entirely of alumnae.

Donormobile returns
Campus gets another chance to save lives as blood service makes second visit.

Comedy a serious business for players
Legendary comics brought to life in Beyond the Fringe.

UC finance academic ranked in top 10
High-ranking expert discusses his success

Students to experience 'culture within culture' in US
Two students are about jet off to the United States as part of the University's Indigenous Exchange Program.

UC audiences impress visiting scholar
Learning expert finds University receptive to his ideas.

Self-defence course kicks off
Course to teach women how to stay safe.

Constructing a promising future
Monitor meets the new head of facilities and services.

Graduation special edition
Meet some of the people who graduated from UC in July 2004.

Tourism school to join international ranks in excellence
Cooperation is the best strategy when it comes to establishing a tourism program that will stand out in a highly competitive international environment, according to tourism program director, Josette Wells.

Computer whizzes to give Solomons a helping hand
A promise made by a University of Canberra employee in 2004 will be fulfilled in the next few weeks when 22 refurbished computers are shipped to the Solomon Islands.

Colourful collection
Monitor meets artist and collector David Sequeira.

JULY 2005

Couple to graduate together
Husband and wife, Michael and Donna Serena chose to quit work to study together and now they are to graduate at the same ceremony

Lecturers speak language of science
Science teaching is being given an overhaul in a pioneering project that is bringing the techniques of language teaching to the discipline.

Scholarships ease burden on students
Education student and single mum Alison Moore said she will have more financial "leeway" thanks to the scholarship she received last week.

Year 12 students discover UC
Year 12 students from schools around Canberra were given a taste of the University has to offer last Wednesday

Staff talent on show in new exhibition
An exhibition of artwork produced by University of Canberra staff is to become an annual event, it was announced at last week's opening of the Body of Work exhibition.

New system puts HR services in one place
A new computerised system that will give staff access to a wealth of human resources information and services is due to go online in September.

A Vision of success
Since winning the ACT division of the Jim Beam National Campus Band Competition at University of Canberra in 2004, local hard-rock band Vision have been performing as often as possible in Canberra, Wollongong and Goulburn.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
uicy secrets, mind-blowing possibilities and plenty of questions - Monitor reviews Rowling's latest.

A feast fit for UC women
Since converting to Islam 15 years ago, Sandra Heaney-Mustafa has been asked it all.

Bookshop goes Harry potty
Like bookshops across the country, the University's branch of the Co-op Bookshop had a queue of Harry Potter fans waiting anxiously outside its door on Saturday morning.

The need to bead
As part of an occasional series on the hobbies of the University's staff, the Monitor investigates the world of beading

Scholarship offers experience and cash
A new scholarship will give practical experience as well as financial support to some the University of Canberra's best multimedia students.

Integrated assessments to mirror real life
Broader and more realistic assessments for students could be a result of new cross-divisional research.

Mystery nomination surprises professor
Whoever nominated Denis Goodrum for the Australian College of Educators (ACE) Fellows remains a mystery he doesn't need uncovered.

Bands warm up vocal chords for comp
Vocal warm-ups, guitar tuning and musical diversity will be abundant on campus during the next month as the National Campus Band Comp hits the University of Canberra.

Project to measure and enhance offshore courses
New systems to measure and improve the quality of every aspect of the University's offshore programs are being developed in a new research project.

The shows must go on, vow film buffs
It will take more than a cash flow problem to stop the University's decade-old Film Production Society screening movies, according to the its president.

NAIDOC celebrations put solidarity on the map
Maps of Aboriginal Australia are springing up all over campus in the wake of this year's NAIDOC week celebrations.

Indigenous minor tackles major issues
The University's new minor in Indigenous Studies was praised by the Labor Senator for the ACT at last week's NAIDOC week celebrations.

Library 'takes responsibility' through protocols
The University of Canberra Library has formally adopted protocols to ensure sensitivity and efficiency in its dealings with Indigenous students and materials.

UC completes world's largest voice software trial
The University of Canberra's newly-formed National Centre for Biometric Studies has just completed the world's largest ever trial of voice authentication software.

Graduate takes skills to African orphanage
A University of Canberra Community Education graduate will need all her breadth of skills for a new job at a South African orphanage.

UC 'better than school' say young architects
Aliens, dogs and even the devil were among the potential clients dreamt up by youngsters on a two-day architecture program.

The Players Company brings 'Allo 'Allo to life
Bratwursts, accents and innuendo - Monitor reviews the stage version of a TV favourite.

Professor to make most of parliamentary privileges
John Halligan says his one-year Senate Fellowship is an "excellent resource" for research.

New cards to take credit for shorter queues
The next generation of staff and student ID has been launched.

Geography book maps out privacy, technology and law
Controversial privacy issues arising from the development of new technologies, such as the ability to track individuals through mobile phone usage, are all a matter of geography according to George Cho.

Researcher sets sights on cancer prevention
A multimillion dollar clinical trial involving a University of Canberra academic is likely to make a significant step towards consigning breast cancer to history.

New head backs communication (and keeps lollies)
The new head of the Health, Design and Science Division believes the image of stuffy scientists who can't communicate with the public belongs in the past.

Medals crown renowned book collection
The family of renowned children's book collector, Lu Rees, has presented her medals for services to literature to the University of Canberra.

UC farewells foundation staffer...sort of
John Rayner has been at the University of Canberra since it opened and even in retirement he won't be straying far from the classroom.

Journalist takes new assignment
Outgoing head of Professional Communication Kerry Green has no hesitation naming the establishment of online student news source NowUC the highlight of his time here.

Careers event takes UC to small businesses
New opportunities for the University's students are in the pipeline following a careers event with Canberra's small and medium sized enterprises.

JUNE 2005

Hard day's work for 70% of students
By juggling study and paid employment, today's students are working harder than ever, but new research shows if they can get the balance right, having a job can actually improve their grades.

Education expert appointed Chancellor
Professor Ingrid Moses will the be University's next Chancellor.

Not all fonts created equal
The first person in Australia to complete a PhD thesis on contemporary typefaces is a University of Canberra academic.

Tsunami donations to fund classroom
Money raised by the University's staff and students will pay for a classroom at a new school in tsunami-devastated Sri Lanka.

English course builds cultural links
The first cohort of students has graduated from an English course designed specifically to prepare Chinese police officers for the Beijing Olympics.

Fidget your way to healthy working
Keep moving if you want to avoid workplace aches and pains - that's the message from occupational overuse syndrome expert, Stephen Gardner.

Honours draws out design talent
Two thousand years of the history of drawing was crammed into a new design honours program.

Indonesian students to take home new skills
When the Indonesian students participating in the Small and Medium Business Training Program go home, they will be ready to put their new skills into action.

Student wins Hollywood movie award
A last minute entry to short film competition earned communications student Ricardo Skaff a seat at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards.

Relaxation delivered straight to your door
A new massage service promises relief from the the stresses of daily life without ever leaving your desk.

Putting her 'heart and soul' into calligraphy
Gemma Black's love of calligraphy started when she was at school in the 1960s and four decades later it's still going strong.

Professor sums up at international forum
John Halligan's work on comparative government and public management was acknowledged when he was asked to be a rapporteur at an international forum.

Architecture students get practical
A group of second-year architecture students got a taste of the career that awaits them on a three-day field trip to the Lake George escarpment.

Kenya deal boosts customs centre's reach
The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies has joined forces with the Kenyan Revenue Authority to offer customs training to 21 African countries.

'Allo 'Allo: The Players Company's latest gourmet treat
The Players Company prepare for their next production - commencing 17 June.

Inexplicable art
Meet the artist Patsy Payne, a recent speaker for the School of Creative Communications' Artists Talk series.

Our very own "Dish"
Get acquainted with the 10-metre satellite communications dish at our campus.

Safer Travel for UC Community
The UCU's evening and late night shuttle bus service makes travelling around the campus safer.

UC Health Sciences to benefit from 'The Canberra Plan'
With the appointment of a Project Manager for UC's Health Sciences Project, work will now begin on the final design brief.

University community needs recycling education
Attempts to recycle on campus seem to be working for some, not working for others.

UC secures tender from ACT Health
Funding has been secured for the establishment of the Healthpact Research Centre for Health Promotion and Wellbeing.

MAY 2005

From the Classroom to the Brewery
Ron Miller prepares for retirement and his new career as a cider brewer.

Book Review: Essay Writing for HSC English
Gabby McMillan reviews this reference guide.

Journey of Healing 2005
Links to all stories by Monitor Online related to the Journey of Healing and National
Day of Healing (Sorry Day).

Cancer Council "Bake-off" Success at UC
More than $400 was raise for the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea, held on 26 May.

Stepping stones to reconciliation
The poem Conciliate by Shelly Mulherin and a copy of the UC Council Charter of Reconciliation was unveiled on Tuesday 24 June.

The real truth: Lousy Little Sixpence
Screening of the documetary film as part of UC's Journey of Healing.

Who is managing our information?
'Library and Information Management Week' was celebrated witha a variety of events at UC Library from 23 to 27 May.

Vice-Chancellor's passion for music formally recognised
Professor Roger Dean was recently elected to the board of the Australian Music Centre (AMC).

UC Welcomes New Marketing Director
Meet new Director of UC Marketing, Jacqui Martin

John Uhrig on the 'Uhrig report'
UC's National Institute for Governance held a seminar to discuss the consequences of the 'Uhrig Report' in relation to governance of statutory authorities.

UCU tops up the Tsunami Appeal
A cheque for $3 000 was presented to Jandy Godfrey of the UC Tsunami Response Team - the target of $20 000 has now been reached!

UC strengthens ties with Fiji
The Vice-Chancellors of the University of Canberra and the University of Fiji confirmed their commitment to work together, with the signing of a Letter of Intent.

Film screening encourages awareness of our past
The film 'Rabbit Proof Fence' was shown at a free screening on Monday 23 May, as part of UC's 2005 Journey of Healing: 'Step into another's shoes'.

Language connects UC to Taiwan
ELICOS teacher, Cassandra Hampton discusses her experiences in Taiwan as the inaugural exchange teacher at the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (NYUST).

A great debate: Plagiarism
Organiser Dr Ian Hart said the The Great Plagiarism Mystery seminar was held to
show just how complicated plagiarism is and why it is difficult to catch.

UC Nursing staff honoured for their work
Dr Jan Taylor and Ms Laurie Grealish received awards at the inaugural ACT International Midwife and Nurse Day Awards on 12 May.

For the love of writing
Creative Writing Associate Professor Jen Webb discussed her writing process, self-doubt and the ephemeral nature of language at the fifth Artists Talk session.

Batting their way to victory
The merger of Western Districts and the UCU Cricket Club has been considered "successful", thanks to the Wests Lions grand final win earlier this year.  

UC students promote Red Noses
PR interns raise awareness of Red Nose Day by organising a bar campaign and 'pub crawl' aimed at 18-24 year olds.

China Central Party School seeks Australia's expertise
A group of 15 delegates visited UC on 11 May to discuss teaching and research programs with the National Institute for Governance (NIG).

Student's better equipped thanks to SIP (Suicide Intervention Project)
Coordinator, Taree Brearley, explains that the project offers students the opportunity to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond when someone is in crisis.

Poet uses words to heal
Journey of Healing committee member, Linette Bone hopes that reading her poem 'The Ear of Dark's Grace' on the National Day of Healing (Sorry Day) on Thursday 26 May will allow her to 'heal' and encourage others to follow.

Online feedback about Monitor Online
Over 20 percent of University staff responded to the Monitor survey. See the full story for more survey feedback.

Postgraduate scholarship funds radioactive studies
Thirteen postgraduate scholarship awardees were honoured at the University's annual Postgraduate Scholarship Presentation Function on 10 May.

An Intern Returns
Former UC Honours student, Luke Toy, took on the role of Press Secretary for US Democrat Senator, Chris Dodd, as part of the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship program.

Mail Courier retires after 24 years
After 24 years as mail courier at the University of Canberra, Alan Drew said he wasn't sure how he would spend his retirement. 

Brochures, banners and big smiles - UC ambassadors get ready to hit the road
Fourteen enthusiastic students attended a student ambassador training session run by Leigh Harris, UC Marketing, on Friday 13 May.

Ressies makes a splash!
The annual Ressies Swimming Carnival was eld on Friday 13 May.

Helen's evaluation considered outstanding
Former UC student, Helen Lilley, won the Outstanding Achievement by a Health Promotion Student Prize at the ACT Health Promotion Awards 2005 held on Friday 6 May at the National Convention Centre.

Dragon boats silent for a moment
UC Associate Professor in Nursing, Linda Reaby joined a record crowd at Lake Burley Griffin on April 8 to perform a remembrance ceremony for women taken by breast cancer.

Emergent from the ashes - Birrigai's new outlook
UC staff members Kathy Mann and John Nicholas proposed a new curriculum framework to the Principal and staff of the Birrigai Outdoor School in December 2004.

PhD competition showcases UC talent
Students took centre stage during Celebrating Research on Tuesday
3 May for a Research Seminar Competition which saw them present their research in an innovative and accessible way. (May 2005)

Opportunity to discover campus treasures
UC Art Curator, Johanna Owens, will conduct an art tour on 19 May, visiting various artworks around the campus. (May 2005)

Research Impact publication launch
The variety and depth of research at UC has been chronicled in a new publication launched during Celebrating Research. (May 2005)

A public seminar on 'Y you should care?'
A seminar focussing on the "Y-generation" and the implications of their employment and lifestyle preferences. (May 2005)

Dance used to relax staff and students at UC
Wu Tao classes commenced at UC on 2 May. Classes are being run by recently-trained Wu Tao teacher Anne Whish-Wilson. (May 2005)

Student category announced for Quality First Awards
First year Allied Health students are taking up the challenge to compete with students from other Canberra tertiary institutions for the ACT Health Quality First Awards, student category.

Stolen Worlds - Book Launch
The University of Canberra Co-op Bookshop was packed for the launch of 'Stolen Worlds - Fijiindian Fragments '.

Multi-faith Passover
The head of the University of Canberra Muslim Students' Association Nasser Al-Mawali experienced his first Jewish Passover on April 28 as part of a multi-faith ceremony at UC.

VSU Day of Action attracts 200 at UC rally
Student's Association staff members were thrilled by the attendance of around 200 students and staff members to the National Day of Action VSU rally on April 28.

Bega long weekend wows overseas students
The seaside and rural hosts of Bega Rotary club won the hearts of twelve University of Canberra international residents after an excursion on the Anzac Day long weekend.

APRIL 2005

VSU for dummies
With a national day of action against Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) planned for April 28, the VSU debate from both sides has become emotive and often without reference to VSU legislation.

Celebrating research at the University of Canberra
On May 3, the University of Canberra will celebrate and showcase the research it undertakes.

International accreditation an Australian First for Nursing Research Centre
In an Australian first, the ACT's Research Centre for Nursing Practice (RCNP) gained international accreditation for its high profile nursing research and overall contribution to the nursing profession.

Liberal Senator: VSU for better services
ACT Liberal Senator Gary Humphries concedes some student services might be lost under Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) legislation, but hoped the legislation would lead to better provision of remaining services.

Public health campaigner praises Australian model
Some of the most effective public health programs have been conducted in Australia, Professor Barrie M. Margetts; Reader, Public Health Nutrition, Institute of Human Nutrition, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK, said.

City Rail concessions under review
A condition that only unemployed students can qualify for a City Rail concession is unenforceable according to a NSW Ministry of Transport spokesperson.

Internet access for half and half-nots
Government beneficiaries are half as likely to have access to a home computer or the internet as non-recipients, two University of Canberra staff members discovered.

Statisticians locate hot point in fire management
Statisticians believe computer simulations could reduce massive property and land damage from bush fires

Academic finds unfairness in tennis scoring
When Emeritus Professor Graham Pollard retired from a three decade period at the University of Canberra in 2002 he found time to blend two of his loves: tennis and probability applications in mathematics.

Review: Chekhov arguments tickle staff club diners
Punters enjoyed a night of gourmet food and interesting theatre on April 1 at the opening night of The Player's Company's "Chekhov's Funniest" at The Staff Club.

Industrial design win for University of Canberra
University of Canberra's recent double win in the Inaugural NSW Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year Awards pushed the university's Industrial Design course into the limelight.

Over the edge
Volunteers overcame their initial nerves to abseil off Building 5 to help fourth year Physical Education (PE) students with their practical work. As part of their Certificate II in outdoor recreation, the PE students, guided some 50 volunteers down the walls of Building 5's internal courtyard.

I struggled with statistics: VC
University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Professor Roger Dean admitted he struggled with statistics in his youth at the opening of the international statistics workshop in the Building One Council Room on April 4.

Howard Government focus of new book
The Centre for Research in Public Sector Management, University of Canberra launched Howard's Second and Third Governments: Australian Commonwealth Administration 1998-2004, the eighth in its series of books about successive commonwealth administrations since 1984.

Forensic research on the hunt for rogue labs
Pay-offs from turning raw chemicals into sellable drugs could be 15 times their cost, so people go to amazing lengths to protect their labs, according to Dr Dennis Pianca.

Reality TV clients for graphic design class
Students from the fourth year Graphic Design consultancy class are producing the logo and web home page for the intruders of the evicted restaurant for the Reality TV Show, My Restaurant Rules.

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