A focus on excellence in health research

The UC-HRI will link researchers from diverse disciplines with a common focus on health.

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Australian Geo-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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Digital Health CRC

UC-HRI is partners in a $200m Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre that will change health delivery.

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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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Become a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidate and make a world of difference.

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  1. Research Results

    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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  2. 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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  3. digital health

    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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  4. Two women, one using a wheelchair, visit an art gallery

    Scholarship to drive UC dementia study

    A PhD scholarship from Dementia Australia is helping one University of Canberra student examine how art programs can ease health issues linked with dementia

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Upcoming Research Events

Fri, 03 May 2019 11:45:00 +10:00

RHD Take Heart | Public Screening at UC

This May 3, we invite you to learn more about Rheumatic Heart Disease and how we can stop it in Australia by attending a free lunch and screening of Take... Event details RHD Take Heart | Public Screening at UC

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:30:00 +10:00

University of Canberra | 2019 Postgraduate Information Evening

If you’re considering postgraduate study, join us at the 2019 UC Postgraduate Information Evening.

Enjoy refreshments and receive one-to-one guidance and information from senior academic and professional staff about postgraduate degree... Event details University of Canberra | 2019 Postgraduate Information Evening

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