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06/11/2026

“The People of the Kalari (Lachlan River) have always known where home is.”

The stories of a river are the stories of its people – join us for the launch of new book 'Lachlan Kalari Bila: Sweet Water to the Sea' to celebrate the stories of the Aboriginal people who have a lasting connection with the Lachlan River.

The First Nations-led project was supported by UC’s Centre for Applied Water Science (CAWS) in partnership with lead author Isabel Goolagong, a proud Wiradjuri woman, who travelled the length of the Lachlan River to sit with family, community and Traditional Owners, as they generously shared their stories and deep connection to Country.

Isabel will be joined at the evening of storytelling, music and conversation by Dr Siwan Lovett, founder and CEO of the Australian River Restoration Centre, as well as Yitha Yitha artist Sissy Pettit, Wiradjuri singer song-writer Johnny Huckle, and other contributors to the book.

A vault of personal stories and lived experience, historical records, archival and contemporary photographs, and artworks, the book tells a story of enduring connection to Country, the deep cultural and ecological insight in First Nations knowledge – and how it can guide culturally informed and appropriate management of land and water.

When: Wednesday 18 November, 2026, 6pm-7.30pm
Where: National Library of Australia
Register: https://bit.ly/4z63cxJ

*Sensitivity disclaimer: This event may include references to, images of, and stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are deceased. We acknowledge and respect the cultural protocols associated with this material.

The artwork featured in this post is by Sissy Pettit.

06/11/2026

CIT has helped generations of Canberrans build skills, careers and brighter futures, and UC has a connection to one in every four Canberrans.

That’s why our vision for a unified CIT-UC is centred on strengthening vocational education, creating seamless pathways and expanding opportunities for students, industry and our community.

Together, we can build something even stronger in the best interest of students.

Looking for a little more info? Read our Chancellor’s Opinion piece published in The Canberra Times, or visit our website to explore UC's vision for a unified CIT-UC.

🔗 The Canberra Times: https://bit.ly/4k1Oh3F
🔗 UC website: https://bit.ly/4irk3Gf

Image credit: The Canberra Times

05/11/2026

Hilary Coleman from the UC Faculty of Science and Technology recently received a 2026 Centenary of Federation Teaching Team Award from The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) - congrats Hilary!

The award recognised her contribution to Science Detectives, a program that engages high schoolers with science by getting them to solve a fictional murder. A collaboration between UC, the RACI and the Australian Federal Police Forensics group, the program introduces participants to real world scientific applications.

"Rather than recognition for our team, this is recognition of what's important: opening doors for students who may not realise what's possible for their future, feeling excitement for science and the problems it can solve, and valuing genuine critical thinking,” Hilary says.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3V4qhTq

05/11/2026

For Museerah Suhail, moving to Australia was a chance to start over and explore new possibilities.

Growing up, Museerah thought that she would become a doctor. When health issues closed that door, studying a Certificate III in Accounting at CIT opened another – and she discovered an unexpected love for accounting, through practical, hands-on learning and the support of her teachers.

Museerah completed an Advanced Diploma in Accounting at CIT, and then a Bachelor of Accounting at UC.

With a shortened study pathway and a clear goal in sight, she turned a wholly new passion into a degree and a career. Today, Museerah's journey is living proof that sometimes the opportunities you don't plan for ... can be the ones that change your life.

Museerah reflects fondly on the doors that opened for her, throughout her journey at both CIT and UC. This is her story: https://bit.ly/3V1zWKt

05/11/2026

Double congratulations are in order: two UC teams have been named finalists for the 2026 Shaping Australia Awards!

They’re among just 15 finalists nationwide for the awards, which spotlight the vital role universities’ teaching, research and community service play in shaping a better Australia.

Competing in the Problem Solver category, Associate Professor Nathan D'Cunha, Distinguished Professor Diane Gibson, Dr Georgina Chelberg, Professor Stephen Isbel and Professor Kasia Bail are changing the lives of people living with dementia, with the ground-breaking SPICE program.

Co-developed with Canberra Health Services and shaped by people with lived experience of dementia – SPICE combines cognitive stimulation, exercise, rehabilitation, education and peer support, to help people maintain independence, confidence and quality of life.

And in the Community Champion category, the Pathways program is changing the life trajectories of young people facing serious mental health challenges too complex for standard psychological treatment – but whose needs aren’t met by available public services.

The free program addresses this gap and supports young people, while also training the next generation of clinical psychologists. It’s been created and run by Dr Dean Buckmaster, Lauren Moore, Camilla Mead, and Amelia Ishikawa.

“I’m delighted to see this recognition for the wonderful ongoing work from both teams, a testament to the significant, real world ways in which they are positively impacting our communities,” says Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Michelle Lincoln.

Huge congratulations to all involved!

Head to the People’s Choice voting page now, to cast your vote here —https://www.shapingaustraliaawards.com.au/the-finalists

Voting closes 19 January, 2027.

04/11/2026

Same votes, different winners?

Does our voting system – rather than voters themselves – ultimately decide who wins elections?

That’s what Faculty of Business, Government and Law professor Dr John Hawkins and final-year Bachelor of Politics and International Relations student John Coleman tried to find out.

Using data from the Australian Electoral Commission, they re-ran the 2025 federal election using two polar-opposite alternatives to the current preferential system, with interesting results.

“Democracies are shaped not only by the people in them, but often by the structures in them. Different electoral systems create different characters of democracies,” Mr Coleman said.

Read more https://bit.ly/4BP4Vdm

04/11/2026

ICYMI the US midterms are underway with results coming in fast! 🗳️🇺🇸

To help UC’s political tragics understand the results, Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan from the VC’s CoPI moderated a fascinating panel with Professor Simon Jackman, Associate Professor Amanda Laugesen and UC student Shayan Daula on why political events on the other side of the world matter right here in Australia.

As Vice-President of the UC PIRaNas, Shayan unlocked the Gen Z perspective on why younger people are paying closer attention than ever before.

“I think a big concern for younger people, who are a bit more financially unstable, is how is this [the midterms] going to affect me. Is it going to affect how much money I spend when I fill up my tank? Or if I want to go overseas? Do I need to change my plans?

"It’s really gotten to a point where a lot of people who weren’t traditionally engaged have started to think more about American, and global politics as a whole.”

Thanks to everyone who came along and brought their questions to the conversation.

03/11/2026

Six members of the UC community with six inspiring stories of impact.

Congratulations to UC alumni Dr Karen Demmery, Jasmine Fellows, Zakary Pinoand Dr Sarah Bombell, current student Laura Prince and UC community member Dr Andrzej Kilian on being named ACT nominees for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards. 👏

We are incredibly proud to have you as part of our UC community making such a difference to healthcare, science, equality, inclusion and community connection.

Your dedication to creating a better world inspires us all.

The 2027 ACT award recipients will be announced on Wednesday 11 November in Canberra. Keep your fingers crossed for our outstanding UC community members! 🤞

Read more about our nominees via https://australianoftheyear.org.au/

02/11/2026

What will it take to co-exist with our rivers, in a time when water security and resource management are increasingly hot button topics? Find out next week, when South Australia River Murray Commissioner Dr Emma Carmody gives voice to rivers themselves, as she delivers the Peter Cullen Lecture 2026.

Head to the Australian Academy of Science's Shine Dome, for the free lecture jointly presented by UC, Griffith University and The Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust.

“The Peter Cullen Lecture continues the legacy of a remarkable scientist, leader and former UC Dean, who championed the role of science in informing difficult decisions about water management,” says Professor Fiona Dyer, Interim Executive Dean of the UC Faculty of Science and Technology.

“I expect attendees will leave both inspired and challenged. The Lecture will provide an opportunity to think deeply about the role of science, in its broadest sense, in guiding water management decisions, and how knowledge, values and public policy interact in shaping the future of our rivers and water resources.”

Use this link to register for the Lecture: https://bit.ly/4eetfLt

Read more at https://bit.ly/4zk9GtH

01/11/2026

Want to watch history being made, while also understanding exactly what it is you’re watching?

Come along to the UC Refectory next Wednesday where you can grab some lunch from the Global Kitchen and join a lively discussion on the US midterm elections, listening to political experts such as Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and Professor Simon Jackman unpack one of the most significant events on the global political calendar.

Co-hosted by the Vice-Chancellor’s Centre of Public Ideas (CoPI) and UC student club PIRaNaS, this fascinating panel will explore what the election result could mean for Australia before the results start to roll in on the big screen.

Register your attendance for free 👉 https://bit.ly/4AaJpOE

📅 Wednesday 4 November
⏰ 11.30am – 12.30pm panel discussion, followed by live election coverage until 5pm
📍 UC Refectory

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