UC EVENTS

We are pleased to announce that the Faculty of Education at the University of Canberra will be holding a symposium on personalised learning as a part of its affiliated schools research initiative.The symposium will be held on 8th June 2023 and will be a hybrid event that can be attended in person or virtually. Our keynote speaker for the symposium is Prof. Penny Bishop, the Dean of the University of Maine, College of Education and Human Development, USA. Prof. Bishop will explore the concept of personalised learning as a partnership between learners and teachers. To address the common myth that personalization isolates learners or is excessively reliant on technology, she will provide examples and research findings that illustrate how personalised learning can be used to engage learners, promote student agency, and enable students to advance self-direction. In addition to Prof. Bishop's keynote speech, the symposium will also feature two panel discussions and a workshop that will provide educators with the opportunity to explore the challenges associated with implementing personalised learning within compulsory school classrooms, as well as how collaborative school cultures can assist educators in developing and growing as times change. This symposium will generate rich dialogue between researchers, school leaders, and teachers in relation to the complex landscape of personalised learning. It will revisit the discourses surrounding personalised learning and provoke and encourage active discussion around what this means for the key stakeholders in education. We look forward to bringing together ACT policy and decision-makers, school leaders, and teachers, with leading international and national researchers in the space of personalised learning. This event promises to be an informative and engaging experience for all attendees. Please mark your calendars for this important event on 8th June 2023, and stay tuned for further updates and registration details.

Are you interested in improving your well-being and coping skills?UC Medical and Counselling Centre is running a FREE weekly psych skill workshop for UC students.Each week one of our Psychologists will work with students on building a new set of skills and the tools to manage a range of challenges students face today – such as goal setting, connecting with others, managing stress, and overcoming procrastination. Regular attendees will be able to request specific themes of interest.Register now to reserve your spot in the group. If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact Beniah at UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351

We know that you guys love a boulder and a cheeky beer after, so it would be rude of us not to hold a monthly gatho.  Please come join us every 2nd Friday of each month for a social climb at Mt Strong and beers after at Captial Brewing co.  Members will get $13 entry with shoe hirer!!! Everyone is welcome and please feel free to bring a mate along. Noting that non-members will have to pay $16 entry with shoe hirer. As you may know, Mt Strong is a new club sponsor!!! We appreciate their support for the club and can't wait to boulder with all of you there. 

Canberra’s New 3-Day Electronic Music Festival: You’re Invited to computerFunk.Featuring immersive lighting installations and a lineup of Australia’s most iconic electronic artists.Taking place over the June 9-11 long weekend in Canberra city - no travel required.Multiple headline artists each night with tickets starting at just $36 + BF.3 nights, 2 venues, 1 festival.This is electronic music. This is computerFunk.Expect deconstructed club music, minimal bass, hyperpop, trance, live drummers, classic house and more across 3 days.DAY 1 | Fri 9 June | UC HubKenta204Airmax97Tangerine (Live)ioki (Live) b2b micah heathwoodbabygirlchanelNiph (A/V)DAY 2 | Sat 10 June | UC HubHoneysmackDJ JnettMenageMia SorliekutaNiph (A/V)AFTERPARTY | Sun 11 June | sidewayStandalone Afterparty tickets to be released soon.Secret international act TBA.

Join Thornhill on their East Coast Regional Tour this May/June!With special guests Young Lions, Intertia & Tapestry.

Environmental governance, local consent and the changing politics of damsNepal’s energy sector is currently undergoing a dramatic transformation in the context of an unprecedented scale of investments in low carbon energy infrastructure development. In this seminar, I focus on the changing politics of resistance against mega dams in the Himalayan region, driven by anticipatory visions of a prosperous energy future that has been facilitated by the consolidation of the regional energy market. My analysis is set against a context of the emergence of a transnationally allied movement against mega dams in the 1990s, which dramatically altered the dynamics of dam construction at the global and local levels. I discuss new regulatory techniques, governance mechanisms and institutions, along with myriad other historical, political and cultural factors to show how in the contemporary ‘infrastructure moment’, a combination of material conditions and speculative visions created by the state and the market, in addition to historical–geographical contingencies, have introduced new complexities, which have diminished the collective power of anti-dam voices in the region. T?his seminar will be chaired by Wendy Conway-Lamb. About the speakerDr Udisha Saklani is a lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Monash, where she teaches corporate sustainability and sustainability measurement at the postgraduate level. She recently received her PhD in Geography from the University of Cambridge. Her doctoral project focused on the rise of new state and private sector actors, the shift in the nature of development finance, and the changing role of international organisations in driving a clean energy transition in the Himalayan region. Her research focuses on the institutional and political dimensions of water governance, energy transition and climate policy. Her past projects have explored environmental policy and regulation, public-private partnerships, environmental behaviour and transboundary water cooperation and conflict in South and Southeast Asia. Her work has been published in leading water and energy journals such as Environmental Science & Policy, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, and Water Alternatives. This event is hybrid. Join us on Zoom or at Building 24, University of Canberra. 

University is a great place for reading and learning! How about putting aside some time for learning about Jesus? 'Reading about Jesus' is an opportunity to join with others and read through the Bible’s accounts of Jesus, to discuss and learn together. Held on Wednesday of each week, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, via Microsoft Teams or in 1C100.Anyone is welcome, you may be a long-time Christian, or just someone (of other faith or no faith) who would like to read about Jesus with others.We are currently holding the activity online using Microsoft Teams and also meeting in-person at the same time in 1C100, as a "mixed-mode".If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm the online details.

Are you interested in improving your well-being and coping skills?UC Medical and Counselling Centre is running a FREE weekly psych skill workshop for UC students.Each week one of our Psychologists will work with students on building a new set of skills and the tools to manage a range of challenges students face today – such as goal setting, connecting with others, managing stress, and overcoming procrastination. Regular attendees will be able to request specific themes of interest.Register now to reserve your spot in the group. If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact Beniah at UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351

Sometimes it is hard to meet new people, or to find opportunities to practice speaking in English. We wanted to provide a chance to help you with this. Our English Conversation Club is an informal time, not a structured class. In a small group we talk about a different topic each meeting, with a native English speaker. Improve your English by practicing your speaking and listening, and make some new friends along the way! Anyone is welcome join this activity! The English Conversation Club is a free activity especially for international students or visiting scholars from overseas. But anyone who wants to practice their English is welcome.We are currently holding the English Conversation Club online using Microsoft Teams and at the same time meeting in-person in 1C100, as a "mixed-mode".If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm online details.

TOPIC: EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS SCIENCE CONFERENCE 2023 PAPERS & POSTERSBuilding a cognitive reserve during adulthood: what is the prescription? Professor Ben Rattray (University of Canberra)Age-Dependent Cerebral Blood Flow Responses to Acute Concurrent Physical and Cognitive Activity: Miss Vicki McCarthy (University of Canberra)The development and assessment of a novel combined physical and cognitive assessment: The Flanker-Y: Poster presentation by Dr Kate Pumpa (University of Canberra)The effect of eight-days oral taurine supplementation on thermoregulation at fixed heat production in hot conditions of incremental humidity: Miss Jenny Peel (Swansea University)Assessing real-world movement with consumer-grade wearable sensors: measuring segment orientations and movement quality: Mr. Alex Swain (Swansea University)'Probably just sexism': Gendered experiences of resource access in rugby: Miss Freja Petrie (Swansea University)8.30am GMT / 5.30pm AESTThis seminar will be held via Zoom: https://swanseauniversity.zoom.us/j/99528799662?pwd=MktaanIvTUtueWhORXNrWHBwYzROdz09This event is open to faculty, staff and students from Swansea University and University of Canberra. 

UCLifex and Surf Life Saving NSW are bringing a First Aid course straight to you on campus to make it as simple as possible for you to get certified! There are 2 course options, please see the details of each below to choose which course you'd like to do. Please note, HLTAID011 includes HLTAID009, both courses are run together, those only completing the CPR component (HLTAID009) will just finish earlier in the day. Course 1. HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Course Description The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council. Course Content Recognise an emergency situation and convey details of the incident to emergency services Legal issues and infection control Assessing the casualty and recognising the need for CPR Emergency action principles - DRSABCD Plan an appropriate first aid response External cardiac compressions (CPR) Adult, infant and child CPR rates and techniques One and two person CPR techniques Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Contribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and others Duration - 2.5 hours including assessment. Entry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 10 years of age on the date of final assessment. Assessment - The course is assessed through demonstration*, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor. Certification - Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following unit of competency: - HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Validity - One (1) year from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that you update your CPR skills every 12 months. Course 2. HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid Course Description This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised ACECQA approved training. Course Content Legal issues and infection control DRSABCD action plan The principles of first aid and its applications Recognition and management of emergency situations and convey details of the incident to emergency services Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation Contribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and others Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy Management of common medical emergencies using available equipment Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings Entry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 14 years of age on the date of final assessment. Delivery Options - One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training. Assessment- This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor. Certification Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid Pre Course Learning - Approximately 1 hour online activities. Validity - Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 months

Do you want to connect with others with shared life experience?UC Medical and Counselling Centre is inviting all international students at UC to join one of our Psychologists for a weekly catch up.Students will have an opportunity to meet other international students to share their experiences and tips with moving to Australia; discussing the challenges and difficulties of being away from home, and all the new and exciting experienced they have had.Register now to reserve your spot in the group. If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact Beniah at UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351.The University of Canberra acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce Campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose land we gather.

Beware Sinners, Judgement Day is upon us! Yes, Father Frenchy is back for another ridiculous comedy show & nothing is off limits. Some people believe that the world will end soon & God will judge how everyone lived. WHY WAIT FOR THAT?! Frenchy is ready to judge now, whether you’re ready or not.Stocked full of ALL NEW MATERIAL, Frenchy promises 1 thing from his shows – laughs. And seats. And shoeys. Okay, he promises a few things.Edgy, dark & absurd, Frenchy’s brand of comedy ain't for everyone but that’s how comedy is supposed to be. Frenchy’s shows are always an epic night but just be careful if you sit in the front row…Amen. 

Hey Adventures We know some of you may be looking for free low-key activities, and we have made one just for you!! We plan to hike around a few local trails over the year.  This event will happen on the third Sunday of every month! Starting on Sunday, April 16th 2023.  The locations (for sem 1/ winter) are as below;  Sunday April 16th - Bruce Ridge, Bruce (164 Dryandra St, O'Conner) Sunday May 21st - Cooleman Ridge, Champman (On Namatjira drive close to Champan sign)  Sunday June 18th -  Aranda Bushland Nature Reserve, Aranda (Bindubi St dirt car park) Sunday July 16th - Urambi Hills Nature Reserve, Kambah (Learmonth dr dirt cark park near Stieglitz cct) Sunday August 20th - One Tree Hill Trail, Hall (25 Hall St, Hall ACT 2618) Please message us if you want further details or require a lift, as many of our members are happy to carpool. 

Join us to learn more about UC's Bachelor of Science in Psychology. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in psychology.  Can't make it to the webinar? To get on-demand access to the presentation, simply register for the event and we'll send you a recording post-event.

Evaluating the first Global Assembly on the Climate and Ecological Crisis The Global Assembly on the Climate and Ecological Emergency was a pioneering civil society-led initiative. It was the world’s first citizens’ assembly that brought together 100 randomly selected citizens from around the globe to deliberate on the topic: ‘how can humanity address the climate and ecological crisis in a fair and effective way?’ For 68 hours over 11 weeks, Assembly Members listened to expert evidence, exchanged their views in facilitated small group deliberations and plenary sessions, and developed the People’s Declaration for the Sustainable Future of Planet Earth, first disseminated at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021. The Assembly aimed to set an institutional precedent for bringing the voices of ordinary citizens to multilateral negotiations, a space where they are largely absent. The Evaluation Report examines the extent to which the Global Assembly upheld principles of good practice in the process design, deliberative experience, and impact. In this panel discussion, authors of the Evaluation Report will present their findings on key aspects that were evaluated: demographic diversity; the facilitation process; the range of discourses on climate change invoked during deliberations; issues of power and inequality; and the Global Assembly’s impact on global climate governance. Following these presentations, we will hear reflections from discussant Claire Mellier, one of the members of the Global Assembly’s Central Circle, before opening up for a Q&A discussion. The aim of the seminar is to prompt reflection on the possibilities of designing and implementing a citizens’ assembly at the global scale, and generate actionable insights for future global assemblies. The seminar will be chaired by Adele Webb. About the speakers Nicole Curato is Professor of Political Sociology at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra (Australia). She was the Chair of the Global Governance and Participation Advisory Committee of the Global Assembly and the lead author of this report. Wendy Conway-Lamb is a PhD Candidate at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra (Australia). Her research explores how those most affected by climate change could be better included in global climate governance. She contributed to the analysis of discourses in breakout group deliberations and the impact of the Global Assembly. Azucena Morán is a research associate at the Research Institute for Sustainability, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam (Germany). Her work explores deliberative and participatory responses to planetary challenges. She led the research on the role of facilitators in the Global Assembly and contributed in the analysis of qualitative data from the perspective of disadvantage and vulnerabilities. Melisa Ross is Postdoctoral Researcher at SOCIUM Research Center on Inequality and Social Policy at the University of Bremen (Germany). She acted as observer during the Global Assembly and contributed to the analysis of qualitative data from the perspective of disadvantage and vulnerabilities. Lucas Veloso is a PhD candidate in Political Science at The Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil). Theorize and research democratic innovations and socio-political vulnerabilities. He was a notetaker in the Global Assembly and contributed to the analysis of qualitative data from the perspective of disadvantage and vulnerabilities. Kari De Pryck is a lecturer at the Institute for environmental sciences at the University of Geneva (Switzerland). She works on global climate governance and scientific knowledge production. She led analysis on the impact of the Global Assembly and contributed to the analysis of discourses in breakout group deliberations. Stephen Elstub is a Reader in British Politics, Newcastle University (UK). He has research interests in participatory and deliberative democracy and the role democratic innovations can play in environmental governance. He led the research on the media coverage of the Global Assembly. Claire Mellier is a facilitator, process designer and researcher with interest in delivering participative processes which put citizens at the heart of decision making. She is knowledge and practice lead at Iswe Foundation. She was a co-initiator and organiser of the Global Assembly on the climate and ecological crisis for COP26.This event is online. Join us on Zoom.

Student Equity and Participation and Companion House invites you to join us for a special morning tea event to mark World Refugee Day. World Refugee Day provides the UC community with an opportunity to demonstrate our support and to recognise the strength, resilience, and courage of those with refugee backgrounds, both locally and around the globe.To mark the day, several UC students with refugee backgrounds will share their success stories with us. We will also hear from UC staff, Companion House with additional speaker’s details to be confirmed soon.  

Join us to learn more about UC's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in sport and exercise science. Can't make it to the webinar? To get on-demand access to the presentation, simply register for the event and we'll send you a recording post-event.

It's time to get out and about and welcome some of the beautiful sunshine on Ngunnawal country.  Join the Student Wellbeing and Support team for the Wellbeing Excursion to Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Make sure you bring a hat, comfy covered walking shoes, and warm clothes.  A picnic lunch will be catered for. As spots on this trip is strictly limited, please only register if you will attend. If you are no longer able to, it is expected that you communicate this atleast 24hours prior to the event.  This event is for all current University of Canberra and UC College students.

Join us to learn more about UC's Bachelor of Nursing. In this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you on your way to a fulfilling career in nursing.  Can't make it to the webinar? To get on-demand access to the presentation, simply register for the event and we'll send you a recording post-event.

Join us on 22 June at Verity Lane Market to proudly represent UC in the return of the Capital Unis Challenge!Including trivia, nibbles and a drink, and a little something to represent your Uni, come prepared to have a great night and make UC proud in some friendly* competition.ANU took home the trophy last year but we think we've got what it takes to make it ours in 2023 *We say friendly but this will be an extremely competitive event.

If you are passionate about data, or even just curious about data, then this is a great event for you to attend.This Data meetup event is hosted by the University of Canberra Faculty of Science and Technology, and supported by specialist IT recruiter Interpro People. Start Time: 4:30pm for 4:45pm startFinish Time: 6:30pm

The event is a week-long multisport competition for indigenous student-athletes. The annual event aims to bring together student-athletes from universities across Australia to compete in a variety of sports and ultimately crown one university team the champion of the games.Indigenous Nationals is an amazing environment to not only celebrate the rich sporting culture of indigenous Australia but to also acknowledge the heritage and history of the participating student-athletes. 

At the completion of the course, you'll receive a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) accreditation, allowing you to work in bars and serve alcohol, greatly broadening the jobs you're able to apply for and work in! We are lucky enough to be able to offer this course to eligible participants free of charge. Please check out the eligibility information here: https://cit.edu.au/study/fee_f... Please fill in all questions in check out accurately so we can determine your eligibility and enrol you in the course. We will be in contact if any other information or payment is required. If you have any questions, please contact uclife@canberra.edu.au

Anti-Anthropocentric Democracy: Devices of Extra-Human Representation and ExpressionLucas Veloso will present the paper 'Anti-Anthropocentric Democracy: Devices of Extra-Human Representation and Expression' co-authored with Ângela Marques, published in 2023 in the Brazilian journal Teoria e Pesquisa. The paper considers practical and institutional possibilities of an 'anti-anthropocentric democracy', characterized by the constant effort to address decision-making biases that threaten extra-human existences. The authors start by examining the proposition's foundations that all sentient biological entities have an inalienable and politically relevant interest in preserving their existence. Based on that, they propose three devices that can promote extra-human representation, expression, and visibility: a) Political and epistemic alliance with non-Western populations, such as indigenous; b) Empowering and dissensual deliberative experiments that foster pragmatic compromises between different cosmologies; c) The use of imagery and audiovisual artifacts to minimize trans-ontological 'incommensurabilities' and increase the possibilities of being affected by radical otherness. This seminar will be chaired by Wendy Conway-Lamb. About the speaker Lucas Veloso is a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science in Brazil (PPGCP-UFMG) and member of the research group on democracy and justice Margem. He researches democratic innovations, deliberative democracy, and socio-political vulnerabilities, and takes part in the team that builds Brazil's first citizen assembly on gene editing. His latest publications have addressed the following topics: a) social and political theory and epistemology; b) vulnerabilities in citizen participation and digital democracy; c) climate emergency, technology, and other socio-technical controversies.

The University of Canberra Midwifery Society is proud to be hosting Rhea Dempsey of “Birthing Wisdom” on the tour of her second book, Beyond the Birth Plan. Join us for a night of conversation moderated by Rebekah Bowman, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra. Drinks will be available, nibbles provided, and books will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event, but registration would be appreciated for catering purposes. Get your ticket via the link below:https://events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-with-rhea-dempsey

In partnership with the Gold Coast Marathon, UniSport Australia has enabled students to compete for UC and earn points for our university. Both half marathon and marathon events will be contested in both men's and women's competitions.

Join the Student Wellbeing and Support Team for a walk around beautiful Lake Ginninderra bushland on Ngunnawal Country, as we wind down after some big few weeks of the semester and reflect on our goals for the year. This walk will be hosted by members of the Wellbeing Team and UC Student Mentors. Meeting at UC Coffee Grounds to grab a coffee before we head off. Hope to see you all there!

Upskill your cooking skills and learn a brand new recipe! It'll be so delicious, it's sure to make it into your rotation of meals. Did we mention that most of the ingredients can be picked up from the UCX Food Pantry?

Eastern Intervarsity is a competitive sporting event, with the purpose of preparing university teams to compete at the UniSport Nationals.Hosted across UC & ANU campuses, universities from across the East Coast will send their best teams to compete in a range of competitions including basketball, football, volleyball, oz-tag and touch football.Students will be competing for the Eastern Shield, last claimed by UC in 2022 at the inaugural event.

US country stars, MIDLAND have just announced new Australian dates for 2023!In celebration of their third and latest studio album, THE LAST RESORT: GREETINGS FROM the Grammy nominated trio will be kicking off their Australian tour in Rockhampton on Friday 25th August 2023, before heading down the east coast including a stop in the Australian home of country - Tamworth!The country music superstars first visit to Australia was part of the international contingent headlining the inaugural C2C Music festival in September 2019. Showcasing their Texas County/traditional country style, they gripped audiences that loved their retro 70s country sound.THE LAST RESORT: GREETINGS FROM album represents an extension of that sound, a getaway where memories resurface, heartaches linger, and hangovers are plentiful.Proudly supporting MIDLAND is Australia’s own country music superstar and multiple Golden Guitar Award winner, Travis Collins.A MIDLAND show is all about a good time, blending those classic honkytonk vibes with their neo traditional sounds and they are bringing it all your way this August and September!Calling all Midlandero’s - MIDLAND’s Australian 2023 Tour will have a limited number of VIP M&G packages available for purchase.*Tickets previously purchased to MIDLAND’s 2022 shows remain valid for the Australia 2023 dates and venues.All tickets purchased for the original dates will be honored for the rescheduled date, without need for exchange.

International Student Sports Day is a social sport event celebrating the return to campus. Rotating through mini games of basketball, table tennis and badminton, the event provides a great opportunity for students to get out of their comfort zone and meet fellow international students.In 2023, UC will host students from universities across ACT and NSW, including Western Sydney University (WSU), Australian National University (ANU) & University of New South Wales (UNSW).

UniSport Australia provides an opportunity for students across 43 Australian universities to compete head to head in the snow national championship. 

UniSport Nationals provide an opportunity for students across 43 Australian universities to compete head to head in Australia's largest university sporting event. UC Sport will enter teams and athletes across a range of competitions in division 1 and 2.Sports: AFL, badminton, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cheer and dance, cycling, fencing, football (soccer), futsal, golf, handball, hockey, judo, kendo, lacrosse 5s, lawn bowls, netball, rowing, rugby 7s, sailing, softball, squash, surfing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, tenpin bowling, touch football, ultimate frisbee, volleyball and water polo.

6TH DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY SUMMER SCHOOL7-9 February 2024Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance, University of CanberraWe live in a time of global challenges including the climate emergency, pandemics and populism. Deliberative democracy leads the way towards mending and transforming societies. It inspires us to listen to fellow citizens and to nature. Deliberative transformations build the path towards democratic and sustainable futures.The 6th Deliberative Democracy Summer School brings together postgraduate students and early career researchers with leading scholars in the field. It provides a unique opportunity to discuss emerging themes, empirical findings and methodological innovations in deliberative democracy research. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work on a wide range of topics including – but not limited to – deliberative systems, mini-publics, social movements, transnational deliberation, non-human deliberation and feminist and decolonial deliberation.Participation is free of charge. Limited financial support for overseas travel is available.Deadline for applications is 30 June 2023. SPEAKERSMelissa Williams | University of TorontoYves Sintomer | Paris 8 UniversityAndré Bächtiger | University of StuttgartCarolyn Hendriks | Australia National UniversityMarina Lindell | Åbo AkademiMaija Setälä | University of TurkuHans Asenbaum, Nicole Curato, John Dryzek, Selen A Ercan, Jordan McSwiney, Simon Niemeyer, and Adele Webb | University of Canberra