Imagine, inspire, impact
31 October to 28 November
At locations across Canberra
"Research Festival 2024 will be a fantastic celebration of the impact of UC’s research on the Capital region and an opportunity to connect with the community that inspires and enables our work.
Canberra is at the heart of UC. We undertake research for this place and its people, and Research Festival is an opportunity to share some of the fruits of our labours with the people who matter most to us."
Professor Janine Deakin
Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise
Research Festival 2024 will include over 20 events and activities held around Canberra and on campus across the month of November.
Game Changers for women’s sport
Explore current research projects and hear from leading and up-and-coming UC researchers and experts from the AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative about the value of investing in research surrounding women in sport – and how we’re levelling the playing field.
Thursday 31 October, 5.30 – 7PM
UC Theatrette 9A01, University of Canberra
Ginninderry Community Day
Join us for a family day out to explore the range of community and environmental initiatives backed by UC research undertaken at Ginninderry. Activities will include Ginninderry’s own kite festival, play-based education activities and more.
Saturday 2 November, 10AM – 2PM
Paddys Park, Strathnairn
Life of a CBRn installation
Explore some of the UC research that has impacted the lives of Canberrans at the Life of a CBRn pop-up exhibition in the Canberra Centre – from analysing the safety of waterbirths to redefining aged care nursing for a new generation. Look out for an exciting range of activities and sessions at the pop-up across the month.
Friday 1 to Thursday 28 November
Foyer outside Dangerfield and Official LEGO Store, Ground Floor Bunda St Entrance
How deliberative is Australian democracy?
How can we improve the quality of political conversations in Australia? How can the voices of diverse and marginalised communities be amplified? Our panel of speakers will unpack the reasons behind the state of deliberation in Australia, and invite the audience to reflect on new ways of living together based on justice and mutual respect.
Tuesday 19 November, 6.30 – 8.15PM
Verity Lane
Thriving, Creative, Connected
The Centre For A Better Canberra (FAB CBR), a University of Canberra think tank, advocates in the interest of the Canberra community. This event will focus on FAB CBR's role, including its work to make community facility zoned land more accessible and functional for Canberrans.
Tuesday 26 November, 5.30 – 7PM
Canberra Innovation Network, Moore Street, Canberra
