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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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.
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UC researcher calling on teenagers to have their say in schoolyard designs
More on UC researcher calling on teenagers to have their say in schoolyard designsA University of Canberra researcher is running a competition for adolescents to have their say in what they want, and need, in public outdoor spaces.
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The future is in your hands: UC's Big Research Pitch 2020
More on The future is in your hands: UC's Big Research Pitch 2020Voting 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.
Upcoming research events
Professorial Lecture - Presented by Professor Rachel Davey
Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow
Rachel, Foundation Director of the Health Research Institute, will present the 10-year development of the Institute under three University strategic plans and in the...
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N&MRC Seminar Series - "Social Media and Fake News during a Global Pandemic: An example of Covid-19 in Nigeria" - Dr Temple Uwalaka
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us for our next N&MRC Seminar Series presented by Dr Temple Uwalaka.
Date: Thursday 4 November 2021
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Location: Zoom (email nmrc@canberra.edu.au for link)
... Event details N&MRC Seminar Series - "Social Media and Fake News during a Global Pandemic: An example of Covid-19 in Nigeria" - Dr Temple Uwalaka