A focus on excellence in health research
UC-HRI links researchers from diverse disciplines to tackle important issues in health.
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Australian Geospatial Health Lab
The University of Canberra has partnered with GIS global industry leader Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute) to create a hub for advanced spatial health research.
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Excellence in research is at the core of our vision for UC-HRI which brings together University-wide expertise in clinical sciences, public health, urban planning, and health services research across the continuum of 'whole of person health to whole of population' (Melodi Licht 2007).
The UC-HRI consolidates and showcases the University's health research strengths, building the scale, scope, sustainability and infrastructure necessary to support world-class health research and to take it to the world.
Key Research Areas
- Health and wellbeing throughout the lifespan
- Healthcare systems and health services research
- Technology for improved health and well-being
Recent news
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UC launches VIDEA lab to help on mental health services
More on UC launches VIDEA lab to help on mental health servicesThe University of Canberra’s Health Research Institute has launched its new Mental Health Policy Unit, in tow with a new tool to improve mental health services.
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Canberrans are happier than other Australians, report finds
More on Canberrans are happier than other Australians, report findsCanberrans have reported higher wellbeing than Australians in other parts of the country, according to new UC research.
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UC commences two-year project with Movember to evaluate men’s mental health programs
More on UC commences two-year project with Movember to evaluate men’s mental health programsThe University of Canberra’s newly-established mental health research unit will tackle the issue of men’s mental health after securing a services agreement with Movember to evaluate programs for veterans and first responders.
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Unpaid care takes a toll as UC research highlights wellbeing crisis
More on Unpaid care takes a toll as UC research highlights wellbeing crisisUnpaid carers are falling by the wayside and may struggle to meet important obligations, according to new University of Canberra research.
Upcoming research events
CDDGG Seminar Series - Brigitte Geißel
New Books in Democracy: The Future of Self-Governing, Thriving Democracies
This book offers a new approach for the future of democracy by advocating to give citizens the power to deliberate and... Event details CDDGG Seminar Series - Brigitte Geißel
Getting started with NVivo for Windows
NVivo allows researchers to simply organise and manage data from a variety of sources including surveys, interviews, articles, video, email, social media and web content, PDFs and images. In this... Event details Getting started with NVivo for Windows