Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership and Strategy
The University of Canberra acknowledges the Ngunnawal peoples as the traditional custodians of the land upon which the University's main campus sits, and pays respect to all Elders past and present.
The Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership & Strategy (OATSILS) provides strategic advice on issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and assists the University to build strong networks and positive community interactions with Indigenous Australians.
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Rise above: First recipient of values-based UC scholarship determined to break cycle of intergenerational trauma
More on Rise above: First recipient of values-based UC scholarship determined to break cycle of intergenerational traumaBachelor of Arts student Kyrah Hennessy received the University of Canberra’s inaugural Seek Aspire Inspire scholarship, awarded annually to an undergraduate who embodies the values of the ONE sculpture.
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UC community members recognised in 2023 Australia Day Honours
More on UC community members recognised in 2023 Australia Day Honours21 members of the University of Canberra community have been named on the prestigious 2023 Australia Day Honours List.
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UC Chancellor, Tom Calma named 2023 Senior Australian of the Year
More on UC Chancellor, Tom Calma named 2023 Senior Australian of the YearUniversity of Canberra Chancellor says it is humbling to be recognised, with the honour marking a busy year ahead for his Indigenous advocacy work.
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UC researchers play crucial role in establishment of national council advocating for biodiversity
More on UC researchers play crucial role in establishment of national council advocating for biodiversityThe University of Canberra is one of 11 universities that have formed the Biodiversity Council, to provide independent advice about the state of Australia’s threatened flora and fauna.