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UC-HRI links researchers from diverse disciplines to tackle important issues in health.

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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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About UC-HRI

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
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    UC researcher wins $4 million grant to keep Canberrans out of hospital

    Professor Rachel Davey, Director of the Health Research Institute at the University of Canberra, has won a prestigious Medical Research Future Fund grant for a project that aims to keep people out of hospital.

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    Research at UC 'well above world standard'

    The University of Canberra’s research disciplines deemed to be above and well-above world class has more than doubled in less than three years, according to a recent government assessment of research excellence.

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  3. Evolution of Canberra: Blessing or curse? UnCover event series launch

    Evolution of Canberra: blessing or curse? Join a panel of UC experts to uncover the pros and cons of Canberra's rapid rise. UnCover launch event, 28 March, 6.30pm

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    UC partners in $200m digital health initiative

    The new Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre will bring together research and industry to develop and test health solutions to improve Australians health and healthcare

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Upcoming Research Events

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +11:00

Challenging media text analysis in an age of big data

This interactive workshop hosted by the News & Media Research Centre will scrutinise media text analysis in a time of seismic change in the media industries.

In this workshop, we will... Event details Challenging media text analysis in an age of big data

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:00:00 +11:00

Pitch For Funds

Join us for an evening of excitement and edutainment as we watch our University of Canberra (UC) Researchers ‘Pitch for Funds’.

With a stellar judging panel watching on, you will learn... Event details Pitch For Funds

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