UC EVENTS

We are pleased to invite you to an interactive seminar on Why Midlife Matters: Women's Health Over 40, organised by the Health Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Canberra, and the University of Valencia in cooperation with the Embassy of Spain in Australia.Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024Time: 3-5.30 pmLocation: Building 22, Level B, Room 14 This seminar will discuss the unique health issues and opportunities for women above 40, emphasising the need for active health management at this critical stage of life.Accordingly, speakers will make presentations on diverse topics, such as:How much physical activity and sitting should women with heart disease do to minimize the risk of death?Health and quality of life in middle-aged women: the biological factorWhether you're a healthcare professional, student, or just an interested party in women's health matters, this seminar promises to be informative and engaging.Feel free to pass on the invitation to all those whom you feel may benefit from this timely discussion.Click here for your free registration.We look forward to your participation!Health Research Institute

The UC Medical & Counselling Centre is offering FREE Mental Health First Aid training to UC students.Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical, skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians. 

Are you a current UC student running a business?                                                                                                                                                                      Register to pitch your business idea – and be in the running for some terrific prizes, and the opportunity to attend the Global Leadership Conference, which attracts between 2,000 to 3,000 entrepreneurs each year. If you win the University of Canberra Heat, the prize is 12 months in the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation Accelerator program, with access to a mentor and quarterly learning days on Strategy, Execution, People and Cash. Local heat: Five-minute pitch with a three-minute Q and A.The next round is the Australian final to be held on 20 November. National Final: 10-minute pitch with a five-minute Q and A.Winners (2-3 students) will represent Australia in the Semi Finals in Japan in February 2025. Winners of the Japan finals will go on to the Grand Final in Hawaii (April 2025), at which you have the chance to win a share of a whopping USD$100,000 prize money. EligibilityYou must be enrolled in a university/college as an undergraduate or graduate* student at the time of application. Full-time enrolment is not required; part-time enrolment is acceptable.You must be the owner, founder or controlling shareholder of your company and principally responsible for its operation. Each company can be represented by only one owner/co-founder.Operation of a for-profit business or social enterprise, for at least six months before the competition date joined with generated revenue of USD$500 or USD$1,000 in investment/backing.You should not have been one of the top finalists, competing in the final round competition, from any previous year's GSEA Global Finals Competition.The age cap for participation is 30 years of age.*Graduate students are eligible to apply only if they have continually enrolled in a university following their undergraduate degree and not left school to work on their business or to seek other employment. Exceptions can be made for students who have taken up to one academic year break before beginning their postgraduate education.

UC research makes an impact on our community. From making our lakes and wetlands cleaner and healthier ecosystems for people to enjoy, to helping children engage with science, technology, engineering and mathematics at home as well as in the classroom, UC’s research plays an active role in shaping Canberra, our region and its people. The University of Canberra’s Research Festival 2024 will be held across November, at locations around the region and on our beautiful Bruce campus, and will focus on sharing the impact of UC research on people and place. Research Festival 2024 will see the launch of the Life of a CBRn installation: a visual timeline outlining examples of our research that has impacted Canberrans across their lifetime.Download the Festival program or explore all events and register your interest online.

The Mental health harm Prevention (MhhP) Showcase will take place on 18 November 2024 at the University of Canberra’s Ann Harding Conference Centre, 10am - 5pm. The focus will be on preventing harm to young people’s mental health in the Canberra region. Some areas of focus include: Research, Technology, and InnovationCommunity EngagementEducation and AwarenessPolicy and AdvocacyWe look forward to welcoming you!

The Indigenous Higher Education Curriculum Conference will be a three-day conference held at the University of Canberra from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 November 2024. There will be a unique On-Country Experience on Monday 25 November, and optional specialised and applied professional development workshops on Thursday 28 November.The Indigenous Higher Education Curriculum Conference was started by UTS in 2022 and is now supported by an International Indigenous Curriculum Community of Practice. The purpose of the conference is to highlight that Australian universities are progressively embedding Indigenous perspectives into higher education curriculum to provide students with Indigenous graduate attributes to work with and for Indigenous Australians across their chosen professions.