UnCover is the voice of UC. A single source for all our stories and your new place for ideas, connections and emotions.
UnCover is the voice of UC. A single source for all our stories and your new place for ideas, connections and emotions.
Breast cancer survivor, carer to nine children, founder of an Indigenous women’s advocacy service and now, UC graduate – Rachelle Kelly-Church has navigated all her challenges and blessings with grace and tenacity. And when it came to her studies, she's grateful for all the support she received from UC as well.
University of Canberra Bachelor of Nursing alumnus Lee Karssen embodies the care, compassion, curiosity and deep love for humanity that undermines patient-centred care.
It was on the floor of her son's taekwondo gym that Senada Meskin completed much of her PhD. She wrote her thesis while raising three children on her own, and in March, they cheered her on as she crossed the graduations stage to become Dr Senada Meskin.
Harrison Pike is UC's first Indigenous graduate in the Master of Optometry - and he's using his experiences as an Aboriginal man to close the gap in healthcare.
Driven by a passion for social justice and assisting immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers to navigate the Australian legal system, Atikah Mekki set her mind to becoming an advocate for them.
When Woro Lasarati moved from Indonesia to Australia as a child, she never imagined she would still be living and working in Canberra as an adult. Now, she's making a difference for Public Relations professionals everywhere.
With the help of a 50:50 Women In Sport scholarship, Josh Waugh is completing his PhD on differing player recovery between men and women at Canberra United.
Graduating in September 2024, Sue Heart has found a way to make a difference in the lives of students across Australia.
In 2021, Dr Catherine Ordway assisted in the evacuation of the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, when the Taliban seized power. On 30 January, just over 3 years after their escape, the team will play their first test match together in Australia.
UC alumnus Todd Ryall is changing the game when it comes to wearable apps – creating sleep, exercise and wellbeing apps for Apple Watch.
Katie Van Soest graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Canberra, with a sense of accomplishment and a yearning to contribute to systemic changes in healthcare.
A trip across the Kimberley cemented Isobel’s earth warrior vocation – and now the University of Canberra grad is loving life as she explores the many facets of ecological research.
UC Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing) alumnus Mark Mupotsa-Russell has released a novel that he's conceptualised for over two decades.
Amanda Jupp’s career has taken her to epidemics and conflict zones around the world. Eager to further her knowledge and make an impact in an Australian context, she enrolled in a Master of Public Health at the University of Canberra.
The Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance is marking a decade of residence at the University of Canberra – celebrating its world-leading research and fostering an ethos of deliberation, collaboration and inclusion.