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1. Former PM Julia Gillard to receive honorary doctorate from UC

   In recognition of her distinguished service to education, gender equality and the Australian community, Australia’s first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Canberra TODAY.

   More on Former PM Julia Gillard to receive honorary doctorate from UC 30 Oct 2015

2. $1m Federal funding flows to UC researchers

   Understanding the emergence of new species of rock wallaby, an analysis of graduate employment opportunities in the creative sector, and a study of a unique type of filmmaking in Australia will share in Federal funding allocated to the University of Canberra today.

   More on $1m Federal funding flows to UC researchers 30 Oct 2015

3. UC Capitals player Hanna Zavecz calls it quits

   The University of Canberra Capitals and former Australian Opal guard Hanna Zavecz has decided to part ways with the team and retire from basketball after a constant struggle with injury over the past few seasons.

   More on UC Capitals player Hanna Zavecz calls it quits 28 Oct 2015

4. Canberra’s light rail: a UC conversation starter

   The potential development of light rail as a transport alternative in the ACT will be discussed by two local experts at a public lecture organised by the University of Canberra this THURSDAY.

   More on Canberra’s light rail: a UC conversation starter 28 Oct 2015

5. UC leads quest to beat cancer drugs’ deadly side-effect

   The toxic side effects of some chemotherapy drugs which affect up to a quarter of patients by damaging their heart could soon be avoided thanks to research by University of Canberra scientist Dr Nicole Beard

   More on UC leads quest to beat cancer drugs’ deadly side-effect 21 Oct 2015