Driving STEM education forward

UC report calls for focus on kids learning the fundamentals of STEM practice.

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Early childhood educators switch to new technology

Early childhood educators from across Australia have been learning new ways to introduce pre-schoolers to STEM concepts.

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INSPIRE Centre

Our hub and network for new approaches to learning, communication and collaboration.

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Faculty of Education

The Education faculty offers new and redeveloped courses specialising in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, in line with new national requirements for teacher registration. We work closely with our professional and industry partners to ensure that all of our degree programs combine the best of practice, new knowledge, and innovative teaching and learning. All initial teacher education courses have been accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute and are recognised as such across Australia. Welcome from the Dean, Faculty of Education.

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Important Dates

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  • Friday, 2nd Nov 2018

    Semester 2 teaching period ends

  • Monday, 5th Nov 2018

    Semester 2 examination period begins

    2018 Winter Term deferred examination begins

  • Saturday, 17th Nov 2018

    Semester 2 Examination period ends

    2018 Winter Term Deferred examination period ends

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    UC partners with ACT Government to improve teacher outcomes

    The ACT Government has announced $9.2 million in funding over the next four years to partner with the University of Canberra to improve ACT teachers’ skills

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    Beauty queen pens education degree

    Miss Ink Australia collects second degree from the University of Canberra

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    Sharing Indigenous schools’ secrets of success

    A University of Canberra education expert is urging policy makers and school leaders to focus on success stories in remote schools

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  4. Professor Tom Lowrie and two preschoolers explore a tablet-based app and play with blocks

    UC-led STEM pilot is child’s play

    The official launch of the ELSA Pilot program coincides with the release of the first STEM education apps for preschoolers from the University of Canberra

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Upcoming Events

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:30:00 +1100

Fighting evolution: Eco-evolutionary management of pathogens and pests in agroecosystems

Pathogen and pest species in agricultural systems are responsible for significant economic losses worldwide, and represent a threat to agricultural productivity and food security. David will present results from... Event details Fighting evolution: Eco-evolutionary management of pathogens and pests in agroecosystems

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +1100

Festival of 50 Years

2018 marks the 50th birthday celebrations of our forerunner institution the Canberra College of Advanced Education and we would love for you to join us in the celebrations.

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