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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Our Research Focus

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The University of Canberra aims to be recognised as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions, focusing our research on some of the big challenges facing our society and the world.

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Research for the future

The University of Canberra is riding a wave of success across its research areas and with significant new projects underway, there’s a growing sense that our research is making a difference in the world around us.

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  1. Preservice teachers exercising with Year 6 children at the launch of the Affiliated Schools Program

    Laying the foundations for improved education

    A partnership between the University of Canberra and ACT Education Directorate will see 25 ACT public schools participating in the UC Affiliated Schools Program from 2019.

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  2. Centenary Research Professor Deborah Lupton

    World-renowned professor receives Honorary Doctorate

    The University of Canberra’s Centenary Research Professor Deborah Lupton was awarded the honour by the University of Copenhagen last week.

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  3. Professor Dick Telford, Michael Shelley and Lisa Weightman

    Professor Dick Telford: Changing our world for the better

    At 73 years of age Dick Telford is showing no sign of slowing down. In fact, if anything, these days his life is driven by his passion to improve ‘physical literacy’ in children.

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  4. Some of the CARHI team members heading to Condobolin this weekend (L-R): Mr Ian Drayton, Dr Jordan Williams, Dr Dean Buckmaster and Dr Kate Holland.

    UC rolls out creative arts and rural health initiative for drought-affected community

    The University of Canberra’s Faculties of Arts & Design (FAD), and Health are championing mental health via arts workshops in a week-long project in Condobolin, NSW.

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Upcoming Research Events

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +1100

3rd Australian Political Theory and Philosophy Conference 2019

Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA) at the University of Canberra is excited to host the 3rd Annual Australia Political Theory and Philosophy Conference.

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