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Dhunning - Indigenous Impact

Reigniting a passion for sport

For Narungga and Kaurna woman Alicia Mohamed-Engelhardt, her time at UC has delivered so much more than just an education.

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Students in Focus

Aspiring author starts new chapter

Macy Groat is a Creative Writing Honours graduate and aspiring author – but as a child, she struggled with reading until a supportive teacher made learning fun. Now, she’s going on to study a Master of Education to share her own love of literacy with others.

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Dhunning - Indigenous Impact

Lessons from the land: Wiradjuri Preschool Director’s bunyip hits national stage

Adam Duncan is the Centre Director at the University of Canberra’s Wiradjuri Preschool and Child Care and as of Friday – also a published children’s author!

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Alumni Stories

Breaking the cycle: 2023 ACT Woman of the Year and UC alumna celebrated

When UC alumna Betty Macharia was named the 2023 ACT Woman of the Year, she said the recognition came as a surprise.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2023: Melinda Fischer

For Bachelor of Software Engineering graduate Melinda Fischer, her second foray into university life proved to be meaningful and life-changing, as she discovered what she was truly capable of at the University of Canberra.

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Alumni Stories

UnCover Documentary: Care and compassion at the heart of nursing

For Josphine Lokai, graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing is a significant milestone and a journey sparked by the tragic loss of her eldest son almost a decade ago in the Republic of Kenya.

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Community Connections

Break the ice. Not trans and gender-diverse students

Two of our University of Canberra academics reflect on how educators need to listen to the diverse voices of trans and gender diverse students.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2023: Adina Brown

Adina Brown spent her years at UC making a home for herself in Canberra. Now she's out in the world, but she'll never forget her time studying.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2023: Iman El-Sakka

With over a decade-long connection to UC and counting, MBA graduate Iman El-Sakka still can’t quite believe she has made it through her postgraduate studies, and while she is no longer a student, she remains a dedicated and enthusiastic UC staff member.

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Alumni Stories

GRADS 2023: Jeremy Bridger

With a Bachelor of Education from the University of Canberra, Jeremy Bridger has the flexibility to go where he wants, and do what he is most passionate about.

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Ideas, Progress & the Future

2022 Researcher of the Year, Kerry McCallum

University of Canberra Professor Kerry McCallum’s commitment to creating change through her research, strategic leadership, and valued supervision saw her named the Vice-Chancellor’s Researcher of the Year in December 2022.

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Environmental Influence

Unfinished business in the Murray-Darling Basin

On World Water Day, the University of Canberra's Professor Ross Thompson reflects on how Australia's largest and most productive river basin is now facing a hugely uncertain period in its management.

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Community Connections

Vale Ross Gibson

Professor Ross Gibson was a collaborator, creative, but most importantly a wonderful colleague and friend.

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Community Connections

Craig Mutton: Pride goes beyond the rainbow … it’s about the everyday

The University of Canberra’s Chief Digital Officer Craig Mutton talks about moving to the rainbow capital, how he finds Pride in the everyday – and why he hopes that one day, no LGBTIQ+ person will need to come out.

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Sport, Health & Wellbeing

Self-belief and character the big win for the UC Capitals in Season 2022-23

After a season that was always going to be tough, University of Canberra Capitals Head Coach Kristen Veal ends the 2022-23 WNBL season with more experience and wisdom, some triumphs, and a roaring Caps community.

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