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Men and the clean eating movement

UC research finds men post more about clean eating on social media than women

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Stopping the spread of invasive plants

UC-led, world-first study shows biosecurity could stop the spread of plant pathogens

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Fake news causing concern

UC report finds Aussies bothered by fake news

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Research for the future

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  1. Barbara Norman with natural disaster experts

    Researchers unite to respond to bushfire crisis

    Together with colleagues from the ANU and University of Wollongong, UC researchers hope to use their expertise to help the regions hit hardest by bushfires.

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    University of Canberra announces Professor Paddy Nixon as new Vice-Chancellor

    The University of Canberra today announced Professor Paddy Nixon as the sixth Vice-Chancellor and President. Professor Nixon will begin his tenure in June 2020.

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  3. Naomi Dale, Andrew Barr and Garry Watson

    Research defines Canberra as a leading school excursion destination

    A report by University of Canberra researcher, Dr Naomi Dale, shows that Canberra is a leading school excursion destination in Australia, with 164,967 interstate school visitors in 2018.

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    Over $40,000 raised for UC Cancer Research and Recovery Fund

    Over $40,000 was raised for the UC Cancer Research and Recovery Fund at the 2019 Women’s Celebration Breakfast.

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Upcoming Research Events

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Qualitative Research Practice in Health short course

Register for the Faculty of Health’s Qualitative Research Practice in Health short course to gain valuable insight into the stories and meaning behind the data in health research.

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Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +11:00

Qualitative Research Practice in Health short course

Register for the Faculty of Health’s Qualitative Research Practice in Health short course to gain valuable insight into the stories and meaning behind the data in health research.

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