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1. Ngunnawal Plant Use Education Space to facilitate cultural exchange at UC

   The University of Canberra is continuing to nurture its connection to the Ngunnawal peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the University is based, with the opening of the Ngunnawal Plant Use Education Space.

   More on Ngunnawal Plant Use Education Space to facilitate cultural exchange at UC 17 Apr 2019

2. Gabby Robberds’ legacy: The scholarship created by a family’s love

   The Gabby Robberds Scholarship is all about supporting children with cerebral palsy, by supporting the next generation of therapists.

   More on Gabby Robberds’ legacy: The scholarship created by a family’s love 10 Apr 2019

3. Mirrors and windows: Australia’s first cultural diversity database champions multiculturalism in children’s books

   Australia’s first-ever Cultural Diversity Database (CDD) of books for children is an invaluable resource for educators, parents and young readers themselves, who are looking to learn more about what binds us in common humanity, and what sets us apart.

   More on Mirrors and windows: Australia’s first cultural diversity database champions multiculturalism in children’s books 05 Apr 2019

4. Professor Tom Calma AO reappointed UC Chancellor until 2022

   Human rights advocate Professor Tom Calma AO will continue his role as Chancellor of the University of Canberra until 2022 following his recent reappointment by the University Council.

   More on Professor Tom Calma AO reappointed UC Chancellor until 2022 05 Apr 2019

5. ‘Triumph of the Human Spirit’: Ground-breaking cancer research lab named after Melanie Swan

   On Friday 5 April 2019, the Melanie Swan Memorial Translational Centre will be officially opened at the University of Canberra in honour of the young woman who—in searching for the latest research—found an eternal friend and champion in Professor Sudha Rao, Head Researcher at the University of Canberra.

   More on ‘Triumph of the Human Spirit’: Ground-breaking cancer research lab named after Melanie Swan 05 Apr 2019