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1. UC Council appointments: Alice Tay and Dan Bourchier, Dr Chris Faulks reappointed

   The ACT Chief Minister has appointed prominent Canberrans, Alice Tay and Dan Bourchier, to the UC Council, as well as reappointing eminent businesswoman Dr Chris Faulks.

   More on UC Council appointments: Alice Tay and Dan Bourchier, Dr Chris Faulks reappointed 17 Jul 2020

2. International student pilot program postponed

   The international student ‘Safe Passage’ pilot program developed by The Australian National University and the University of Canberra in consultation with the ACT and Federal Governments, has been postponed.

   More on International student pilot program postponed 09 Jul 2020

3. UC research investigates challenges and opportunities for Australian regional news

   Researchers from the University of Canberra have taken an in-depth look at Australian regional news, finding that the use of social media has been one of the biggest influencers on the working lives of regional journalists over the past five years, and that regional communities who have lost local news outlets are keen for new services to take their place.

   More on UC research investigates challenges and opportunities for Australian regional news 02 Jul 2020

4. UC rises to top 20 in the world in Young University Rankings

   The University of Canberra has continued its trajectory as the fastest rising university in the world, ranking #18 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings released today.

   More on UC rises to top 20 in the world in Young University Rankings 24 Jun 2020

5. UC researchers create tech to make return to Earth easier for astronauts

   The University of Canberra has received a new grant for commercialising its research to help astronauts mitigate some of the debilitating effects of weightlessness – technology which also holds amazing promise for people on earth, from athletes to the elderly.

   More on UC researchers create tech to make return to Earth easier for astronauts 18 Jun 2020