A focus on excellence in health research
UC-HRI links researchers from diverse disciplines to tackle important issues in health.
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PhD Scholarships
See our current scholarship opportunities.
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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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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.
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UC researcher investigates the impact of disruptions on food supply
More on UC researcher investigates the impact of disruptions on food supplyUniversity of Canberra PhD student Rahanan Sathiyakumar is calling on Canberrans to take part in his research, to improve community food security after disruptions such as the Black Summer bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic.
Upcoming research events
Ethics and eResearch walk-in session
Monthly ethics/eResearch drop-in sessions
Have questions about using online programs for your research? Queries about the nebulous world of human and animal ethics? Or just plain stuck? We’re here to help!... Event details Ethics and eResearch walk-in session
BGL Professorial Lecture
Topic: Can there be a global deliberative democracy?
Speaker: Professor Nicole Curato, Political Sociology at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra
Date of Event: Wednesday... Event details BGL Professorial Lecture