UC EVENTS

Come along and get your groove on with Mel and Suzan at the UC Fit Dance Classes. Tuesdays: 5:15 pm - 6 pm with MelDance Studio, Building 4 Thursdays: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm with SuzanUC Lodge Upstairs Common Room To book: Contact UCFit receptionCall: 6201 2542 or Email: ucfit@canberra.edu.au

Farm-fresh produce right here on campus? Yes, please! Every Thursday, Allan brings a pop-up selection of in-season fruit, veggies, eggs, and honey for you to purchase right here on campus. He accepts both cash or card (noting a $10 EFTPOS minimum). Details:Every Thursday 11:15am-1:00pm in the Refectory He even offers pre-ordering, contact Allan on allan@allansfarmfresh.com.au or via SMS to 0409 909 373 by 10am on Wednesdays.*Pop-up subject to Allan's availability and produce varies depending on season.

Throughout this semester, Curieux (UC’s student magazine) is hosting a fortnightly get together for readers and contributors. If you’re into writing, making art or just like enjoying the creative work of others, come along to meet some new friends, talk about the things you’re passionate about and maybe share some work in a supportive and collaborative environment. We meet from 15:00 – 17:00, every second Thursday throughout the semester. Meetings are in room 1C75 (above the refectory). See you there!

Speaker: Julia BrandDate\Time: Thursday 25 September 2025, 12:30-13:30Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95029077504 AbstractLaser cleaning provides a highly controlled, non-invasive method for removing surface contaminants without damaging the underlying material, making it especially valuable in the preservation of sensitive cultural artifacts.  Over the past year, the Victoria and Albert Museum’s conservation team has applied this approach across various materials and object types, such as plastics, micromosaics, ceramics, and paintings. This seminar will offer an overview of how laser cleaning works, its advantages, and the results obtained during the projects undertaken in 2024. It will also share practical insights, highlight challenges and benefits, and demonstrate the growing role of laser technology in the preservation of cultural heritage. All are welcome! BioJulia is a postdoctoral research fellow specialising in the application of laser technologies for the conservation of cultural heritage materials. She completed her PhD at University of Canberra in 2023, focusing on the use of femtosecond pulse lasers to clean the granite cladding of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Following her doctoral studies, she undertook a laser cleaning fellowship at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where she worked closely with conservators to integrate laser cleaning into routine treatment practices. Julia has since returned to Canberra, where her research will explore the application of laser cleaning to Aboriginal rock art. Supports and fundingsThis fellowship was funded by Ed and Anne Teppo The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au. Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

The SLAM! Pro Wrestling League is the premiere interactive sports and entertainment spectacle that will take over the UC REFECTORY on SEPTEMBER 27 2025!Join us for a thrilling showcase of athleticism and entertainment suitable for all ages, as the SLAM! Pro Wrestling League brings together the nation's top athletes in an action-packed showdown! TICKET INFORMATION:Tickets on sale starting Saturday, July 26, at 5 pm (AEST).For more information, contact us at info@slamprowrestling.com.au.FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT:This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. Disorderly behavior will not be tolerated.Important Notes:Event card subject to change without notice due to injury or unforeseen circumstances.REFUND POLICY: All ticket purchases are non-refundable to ensure fairness and integrity for all ticket holders and event planning.In the event of a date change or cancellation, refunds and/or ticket transfers will be offered to all ticket holders.Event Details:PRE EVENT DINNER AT UC BAR 4:30pmDoors open at 6:00 pm.Bell time: 7:00 pm.Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Grab your tickets now for SLAM! Pro Wrestling League!

Speaker: Joel BennettDate\Time: Thursday 2 October 2025, 12:30-13:30Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95029077504 AbstractWe will be having lunch while Monica shares with us about recycling textiles. Make some This seminar explores the rapidly developing field of virtual production, a form of filmmaking that combines live-action and computer-generated elements on set, enabling real-time interaction between performers and digital worlds. Drawing on several years of practice-led inquiry and professional experience as a freelance motion capture technician, it examines the lived experience of performance within these hybrid spaces. The discussion will focus on how actors and other creative practitioners navigate the perceptual, spatial, and social challenges of working in digitally mediated environments, offering new insights into immersion, embodiment, and the evolving relationships between people and technology in contemporary screen production.All are welcome! BioJoel Bennett is a Lecturer in Digital Media and Game Development at UC. He is a designer and technology enthusiast with a background in games, animation, and creative media. His work explores how people engage with emerging technologies in screen-based and interactive environments, with a focus on virtual production, extended reality, and digital performance. He is the author of Facilitating an Immersive Performance Environment in Virtual Production (Routledge, 2025), and his current research and teaching support innovative approaches to practice-based learning in digital media and game development.The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au. Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

UC Capitals Holiday Camp - Get Your Tickets Now!Lace up your sneakers, grab your friends, and join us for an epic week of basketball led by the UC Capitals' very own coaches and athletes! Our UC Caps Holiday Camp offers young basketball enthusiasts the chance to enhance their skills alongside UC Caps players and coaches in a fun and supportive environment. What’s Included:Expert Coaching: Each session will be led by UC Caps coaches and players.UC Capitals Tickets: Every participant will receive an access code for a ticket to attend a UC Capitals home game during the 2025/26 WNBL season!Snacks: Breaks will be held during the session with complimentary snacks like fruit, snow cones, and popcorn! Camp Details:Ages: 6-16 years oldSessions: Tuesday 7 October 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the University of CanberraSpecialist Shooting Session: Wednesday 8 October 9:00am-12:00pm at the University of CanberraWednesday 8 October 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the University of CanberraThursday 9 October 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Radford CollegeFriday 10 October 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Radford CollegeLocations:Building 4 Sports Hall, University of Canberra (Allawoona St, Bruce ACT 2617)G Wigg Sports Centre, Radford College (1 College St, Bruce ACT 2617)Capacity: Each session is limited to 48 participants Pricing:Single Sessions: $100 per participantBoth Wednesday Sessions: $180 per participantFull Week (5 Sessions): $450 per participant

Coming off a big opening weekend in Melbourne, the UC Capitals are back in town and will open up their home campaign against title favourites Townsville Fire.Opals Jade Melbourne, Nyadiew Puoch, Sara Blicavs and Zitina Aokuso lead a reloaded roster that is looking to end the Caps' three-year finals drought.Expect fireworks and fast-paced action as our Caps look to make a strong statement to start the season.Tip off 7 pm.

Australia’s favourite beer-fuelled legends Cosmic Psychos are back with their twelfth studio album I Really Like Beer on Friday November 7, and they’re hitting the road the very same day. No mucking around.To mark the album release, the band is heading off on their most ridiculous tour yet. 42 regional dates right across Australia, kicking off in early November and charging into 2025. RSLs, pubs, halls and hard-earned beers with the local townsfolk.The band will be joined on drums by none other than Dan Peters (Mudhoney, Nirvana) for the first leg and that young whippersnapper BC from Dune Rats on the second stretch. One tour. Two drummers. No downtime. We dare you to find a more extensive tour in Aussie Rock history.“We made a record about beer, so now we’re going to play it in as many pubs as possible. Simple.” says Knight.

The Capitals are back home after a three-game road trip to face the Sydney Flames for the second time this season.Last season’s matchups between these two squads went down the wire with Sydney’s two late season wins proving the difference in the finals race.The Caps will be looking for some payback in this early season matchup.Tip off 3pm.

With a third of the season already in the books, the UC Capitals will look to further establish their place in the standings with a matchup against the Perth Lynx.Teige Morrell gets her first crack against her former squad in this mouthwatering matchup of two finals contenders.Tip off 5pm.

Coming off a road game in Geelong, the UC Capitals kick off a home-heavy December schedule with a matchup against the Adelaide Lightning.It’ll be the second game of the season against the Lightning and will be the visitors' only trip to Canberra. Our Capitals will try to keep the buckets coming as they protect homecourt.Tip off 7pm.

The UC Capitals look to defend homecourt against the visiting Southside Melbourne Flyers in the second game of a three-game pre-Christmas homestand.Plenty of excitement is on the cards with marquee matchups such as Jade Melbourne vs Maddi Rocci, Zitina Aokuso vs Cayla George, and of course, Round 2 of the Puoch sisters battling it out.Tip off 7pm.

Our UC Capitals will be looking to wrap up a pre-Christmas W against the visiting Geelong Venom.With the WNBL season reaching its halfway point, expect the Capitals to go all out to secure a crucial home win with a road-heavy January on the horizon.Tip off 7pm.

Fireworks are starting early in Canberra as the UC Capitals close out 2025 with a sizzling showdown against the Sydney Flames!Caps sharpshooter, Isabella Brancatisano, takes on her former side in a fierce battle where every possession will count.The atmosphere will be electric as fans pack the stands to send the Caps into the New Year in style.Tip off 5pm.

The UC Capitals are tipping off 2026 in style, hosting the Perth Lynx in their first game of the new year!Expect high energy and fierce competition as the Caps aim to start the year on a winning note against one of the league’s toughest opponents.With the home crowd behind them, it’s the perfect way to launch into another big year of WNBL action.Tip off 12:30pm.

Wheatus return to Australia & New Zealand next January 2026 for 11 huge shows, celebrating 25 years of Teenage Dirtbag. Catch their debut album live, plus fan favourites from across their three-decade career.  It’s been 25 years since the release of Teenage Dirtbag, and somehow Wheatus’ iconic debut single is bigger than ever. To mark the milestone, the band are heading back to Australia and New Zealand for 11 massive shows January 2026, performing their debut album each night. Fans can also expect requests from across their three-decade career, a cherished tradition at Wheatus headline shows for almost 20 years.It’s a joy to behold. See for yourself.

After four games on the road, the UC Capitals return home to host reigning WNBL champs the Bendigo Spirit for the first time this season.With just two days since their last meeting, you can expect this Pride Round matchup to be intense and fast-paced, as both teams look to secure a win.Tip off 6:30pm.

Family rivalries and familiar faces take centre stage when the UC Capitals face the Southside Melbourne Flyers in their second-last game of the regular season.Nyadiew Puoch goes head-to-head with her younger sister, while Sara Blicavs battles her former team in what promises to be an intense showdown.Tip-off is 7 pm.

The UC Capitals close out their regular season at home with a showdown against the Geelong Venom.It’s the last chance for fans to catch the Caps before the post-season starts as they fight hard to finish strong and build momentum heading into finals.Don’t miss the energy, the passion, and the hometown pride on display in this final home game!Tip off 3pm.

Having just completed a triumphant 23-date European headline tour and supporting Paul Kelly across Australian arenas, multi-award winning artist Fanny Lumsden announces her national headline tour of Australia, taking place this coming February.Fanny Lumsden and her band The Prawn Stars will traverse the country in February 2026 with shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up in Canberra.Recognised for her DIY and trail blazing spirit shown by her regional Country Halls Tour where she has taken her joyous, energetic, and brilliant live show to over 300 halls across Australia, NZ , United Kingdom and Europe.Fanny’s recent shows in Europe included a triumphant 23-date headline tour, a sold-out Country Halls tour in Scotland, no less than 7 festivals plus a support slot with fellow Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly. Presale starts Wednesday 10 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST. General Admission tickets on sale Friday 12 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST.