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1. Canberra pilot study flips the script to community social connection, not individual loneliness

   A UC study has demonstrated that community-based, peer-led programs can meaningfully reduce loneliness and strengthen social connection among young adults.

   More on Canberra pilot study flips the script to community social connection, not individual loneliness 19 Mar 2026

2. Preventing delirium: health partnership to trial revolutionary carer toolkit

   Researchers from the University of Canberra and Southern Cross University have developed PREDICT, an easy-to-use, nurse-led model that helps prevent and identify delirium early.

   More on Preventing delirium: health partnership to trial revolutionary carer toolkit 11 Mar 2026

3. The Salvation Army Melbourne Project 614 partners with the University of Canberra

   The Salvation Army Melbourne Project 614 and the University of Canberra (UC) have partnered on the delivery of a tailored educational pathway to strengthen and sustain the Project 614 workforce as it continues to recruit and train new staff and volunteers.

   More on The Salvation Army Melbourne Project 614 partners with the University of Canberra 10 Mar 2026

4. UC boosts its Queensland presence through expanded TAFE Queensland partnership

   Partners since 2015, UC and TAFE Queensland have worked together to deliver a suite of Creative Industries programs, including Digital Design, and the Built Environment. Under the expanded agreement more creative undergraduate degrees will be added to the offering, and there are plans to expand the partnership in years to come across the full breadth of Queensland and develop side-by-side innovative education offerings that serve industry and workforce needs.

   More on UC boosts its Queensland presence through expanded TAFE Queensland partnership 27 Feb 2026

5. University of Canberra statement on Racism@Uni report

   Statement from Professor the Honourable Bill Shorten, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra regarding the Racism@Uni report.

   More on University of Canberra statement on Racism@Uni report 18 Feb 2026