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1. Australian Olympic Committee and UC Professor tag team for long-term battle against overweight and obesity

   Professor Dick Telford and the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) CEO Matt Carroll AM collaborated on a submission to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council for a National Obesity Strategy (NOS) to deliver “real and tangible outcomes” in the long term.

   More on Australian Olympic Committee and UC Professor tag team for long-term battle against overweight and obesity 04 Mar 2020

2. Conservation translocation: trade-offs for species survival and biodiversity

   As efforts to help wildlife ramp up after the devastating bushfire season, University of Canberra researchers warn that removing species under pressure from immediate threat must be done in a measured, species-dependent way.

   More on Conservation translocation: trade-offs for species survival and biodiversity 02 Mar 2020

3. UC leading the way in eliminating gender and diversity bias

   The University of Canberra has been recognised for its efforts to critically assess gender equity and diversity within the University after gaining the internationally recognised Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award

   More on UC leading the way in eliminating gender and diversity bias 21 Feb 2020

4. UC offers students in China deferment for best quality learning experience

   The University of Canberra today announced it would ask students remaining in China to defer their studies for Semester 1, following the extension of the Australian Government’s travel restrictions to and from mainland China to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (CoVID-19).

   More on UC offers students in China deferment for best quality learning experience 14 Feb 2020

5. UC Arts and Design students given priority access to world-leading institutions

   The University of Canberra believes in the power of cultural inspiration and has teamed up with some of the world’s leading cultural institutions to give new students the chance to immerse themselves in the world of art, history and discovery with the UC Cultural Pass.

   More on UC Arts and Design students given priority access to world-leading institutions 13 Feb 2020