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‘University needs to be inclusive’: Meet UC’s first Professor of Disability

After four decades working across the breadth of the disability sector, Patsie Frawley knew her latest role at the University of Canberra was a unique opportunity she couldn’t pass up.

20 Aug 2026
‘University needs to be inclusive’: Meet UC’s first Professor of Disability

Connecting the dots: Fiona Richards on building UC’s global future

In her role as Chief Global Engagement Officer, Dr Fiona Richards' role is to discover and bring together the different threads of international engagement across the university.

14 Aug 2026
Connecting the dots: Fiona Richards on building UC’s global future

‘Here to listen’ UC’s new Director of the Medical and Counselling Centre puts student wellbeing first

Dr Chris Dickie wants more students to know about the free services on offer in the heart of the University of Canberra campus.

12 Aug 2026
‘Here to listen’ UC’s new Director of the Medical and Counselling Centre puts student wellbeing first
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UC welcomes new Australia Awards scholars in Semester Two

A new cohort of Australia Awards scholars has begun their journey at the University of Canberra, joining an international community of students building skills and connections to create impact at home and abroad.

20 Aug 2026
UC welcomes new Australia Awards scholars in Semester Two

ACT Landcare Awards: UC frog conservation project recognised for scientific innovation and community volunteers

The Green and Golden Bell Frog project at the University of Canberra has seen huge community engagement, as volunteers turn out in force to help save an iconic species – and address the deadly threat of chytrid fungus to amphibians worldwide.

11 Aug 2026
ACT Landcare Awards: UC frog conservation project recognised for scientific innovation and community volunteers

Can’t handle the heat like you used to? There’s a reason for that

Researchers from the University of Canberra’s Research Institute for Sport and Exercise studied heat tolerance in adults aged 18 to 79. The results came as a bit of a surprise.

07 Aug 2026
Can’t handle the heat like you used to? There’s a reason for that
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