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   Sense of Belonging: UC study shows news can foster community

   Researchers from the University of Canberra, in partnership with news broadcaster SBS have released a report into the link between news representation and a sense of belonging among multilingual communities.

   More on Sense of Belonging: UC study shows news can foster community 01 May 2023
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   Child’s play: UC students facilitate community loose parts pop-up playground for school holidays

   University of Canberra Bachelor of Early childhood and Primary Education students have hosted a community pop-up playground to spread the word on the benefits of play.

   More on Child’s play: UC students facilitate community loose parts pop-up playground for school holidays 21 Apr 2023
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   Mission critical: UC researchers testing ankle function for future moon exploration

   A University of Canberra research team is working alongside NASA and MIT, to look at what may occur to the human body when walking on the moon or Mars.

   More on Mission critical: UC researchers testing ankle function for future moon exploration 13 Apr 2023
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   UC30 pilot project finds reduction in sitting time for students, with plans for 2023 follow-up study

   Research by a University of Canberra Honours graduate finds interventions every 30 minutes reduces sitting time during study, with next phase to be rolled out across more Faculty of Health disciplines.

   More on UC30 pilot project finds reduction in sitting time for students, with plans for 2023 follow-up study 31 Mar 2023