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Why study at UC

Canberra's only Adobe Creative Campus
1 in Canberra for graduate employment

#1 in Canberra for graduate employment

(GUG, 2025)

Top 10 for reducing inequalities

Top 10 for reducing inequalities

(THE Impact Rankings, 2024)

1 in Canberra for skill development

#1 in Canberra for skill development

(GUG, 2025)

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U CAN @ UC: Riley Fernandes proves there's more than one path to university

She’s not just a model – the recognisable face of the University of Canberra’s iconic new brand campaign is a student, staff member and an advocate for the university that helped her find her feet.

03 Aug 2026
U CAN @ UC: Riley Fernandes proves there's more than one path to university

From concrete to connection: UC research guiding school transformations

As teens struggle with their mental health, the University of Canberra’s new Schoolyard Greenprint offers designers and school leaders research-backed guidance on how to improve outdoor spaces to improve wellbeing.

27 Jul 2026
From concrete to connection: UC research guiding school transformations

A second chance at her first dream

Belinda Muir swapped teaching in a classroom to being a student in one. Embarking on a decades long ambition to become a conservator thanks to UC.

23 Jul 2026
A second chance at her first dream
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What is the purpose of education in challenging times? UC academic coordinates National Forum to address crucial question

A University of Canberra educator brought together teachers, leaders and researchers to explore how schools, universities and public institutions can work together to advance the aims of education in Australia.

05 Aug 2026
What is the purpose of education in challenging times? UC academic coordinates National Forum to address crucial question

From classroom to course creator: Law student helps shape UC's new AI program

A University of Canberra law student is helping shape the future of AI education through hands-on experience developing a new Google-supported postgraduate course.

04 Aug 2026
From classroom to course creator: Law student helps shape UC's new AI program

A 60-minute course can help older Australians stay safe online

University of Canberra researchers have developed Australia's first research-backed media literacy course for older adults, significantly improving people's ability to identify misinformation.

27 Jul 2026
A 60-minute course can help older Australians stay safe online
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