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1. Decoding the dragon: UC research

   The genetic code of the central bearded dragon has been published for the first time by a team of University of Canberra researchers, while on their quest to find an elusive sex-determining gene in reptiles.

   More on Decoding the dragon: UC research 04 Nov 2015

2. Puppies, pancakes and petting zoo to ease UC students’ pre-exam stress

   There’s no better way to diminish the stress ahead of exams than with cute animals, a pancake breakfast and puppies; the always popular University of Canberra stress-less week kicks off TODAY.

   More on Puppies, pancakes and petting zoo to ease UC students’ pre-exam stress 02 Nov 2015

3. UC announces winner of international songwriting contest

   A catchy indie-pop original song has been announced as the winner of the University of Canberra’s inaugural UC-Vision Song Contest today, with the People’s Choice prize going to a pair of first-time collaborating student songwriters from Canberra.

   More on UC announces winner of international songwriting contest 30 Oct 2015

4. Former PM Julia Gillard to receive honorary doctorate from UC

   In recognition of her distinguished service to education, gender equality and the Australian community, Australia’s first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Canberra TODAY.

   More on Former PM Julia Gillard to receive honorary doctorate from UC 30 Oct 2015

5. $1m Federal funding flows to UC researchers

   Understanding the emergence of new species of rock wallaby, an analysis of graduate employment opportunities in the creative sector, and a study of a unique type of filmmaking in Australia will share in Federal funding allocated to the University of Canberra today.

   More on $1m Federal funding flows to UC researchers 30 Oct 2015