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   UC launches bigger, better Trace DNA Lab to drive biosecurity and biodiversity work

   The new and expanded Trace DNA Lab at the University of Canberra will enable the EcoDNA research team to scale up biosecurity and biodiversity projects.

   More on UC launches bigger, better Trace DNA Lab to drive biosecurity and biodiversity work 03 Nov 2023
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   UC researcher spots first fossil of jumping spider in the southern hemisphere

   The University of Canberra’s Dr Michael Frese and his colleagues Dr Matthew McCurry (the Australian Museum) and Dr Barry Richardson (CSIRO) discovered the fossil at a site in central NSW.

   More on UC researcher spots first fossil of jumping spider in the southern hemisphere 05 Oct 2023
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   Gender equality the big winner as 3MT Final showcases the high calibre of PhD research at UC

   University of Canberra Faculty of Arts and Design PhD candidate Senada Meskin was the overall winner, progressing to the 3MT Asia-Pacific Semi-Final, with Faculty of Health candidate Sara Chica Latorre winning both runner-up and the People’s Choice Award.

   More on Gender equality the big winner as 3MT Final showcases the high calibre of PhD research at UC 01 Sep 2023
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   UC and partners launch Open Source Institute

   The new regional hub for open source innovation, education and research is a partnership between the University of Canberra, NetApp and the ACT Government.

   More on UC and partners launch Open Source Institute 14 Aug 2023
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   $5 million ARC funding goes to creation of Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity to safeguard national interests

   The Training Centre will see University of Canberra researchers collaborate with The Australian National University, James Cook University and industry and government partners, to transform biosecurity sector and boost capabilities to safeguard national interests.

   More on $5 million ARC funding goes to creation of Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity to safeguard national interests 11 Aug 2023