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1. Accomplished UC alumni awarded distinguished honour

   Co-founder of Mental Health First Aid program Betty Kitchener AM, former Olympian swimming champion Petria Thomas OAM and Indigenous inventor, whose work led to the development of Australia’s first and only petrol electric hybrid vehicle, Eric Willmot AM are among the University of Canberra graduates announced as winners of the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

   More on Accomplished UC alumni awarded distinguished honour 21 Sep 2015

2. UC research to provide tactile technology to Australian Army

   The University of Canberra will share in $14 million in research funding to assist Australian Army pilots to make better-informed decisions while flying helicopters

   More on UC research to provide tactile technology to Australian Army 16 Sep 2015

3. UC Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker to step down in mid-2016

   The Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra Professor Stephen Parker AO announced that he will step down from his position on 1 July 2016

   More on UC Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker to step down in mid-2016 15 Sep 2015

4. University of Canberra moves up in world rankings

   The University of Canberra has moved up in the new Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, cementing its position in the top five per cent of universities and research institutions in the world.

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5. UC develops innovative new journalism program

   Journalism students from the University of Canberra will soon be able to select from new specialised streams including content marketing, social and digital campaigning and creative writing within the Bachelor of Journalism degree.

   More on UC develops innovative new journalism program 10 Sep 2015