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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.

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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Recent news

UC researcher investigates the impact of disruptions on food supply

University 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.

More on UC researcher investigates the impact of disruptions on food supply 28 Apr 2021 — Health Research Institute Story
UC researcher calling on teenagers to have their say in schoolyard designs

A University of Canberra researcher is running a competition for adolescents to have their say in what they want, and need, in public outdoor spaces.

More on UC researcher calling on teenagers to have their say in schoolyard designs 17 Mar 2021 — Health Research Institute Story
The future is in your hands: UC's Big Research Pitch 2020

Voting is open for UC’s Big Research Pitch as 17 Researchers vie to pitch their best ideas. The top 5 finalists compete in the Facebook Live on 29 October from 7.30pm.

More on The future is in your hands: UC's Big Research Pitch 2020 19 Oct 2020 — Health Research Institute Story
Reducing the vulnerability of Canberra’s young children

A research team from the University of Canberra has won a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant for a four-year project that will address developmental vulnerability and health inequity among young children in the Australian Capital Territory.

More on Reducing the vulnerability of Canberra’s young children 16 Jul 2020 — Health Research Institute Story