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This symposium will present perspectives on, and experiences of, people working with First Nations arts and artefact collections in universities.Increasingly universities in Australia are engaging and working with First Nations perspectives, knowledge and communities in teaching and research. University museums and collections are part of this, being custodians of First Nations material culture, archives, and art.Speakers will include First Nations Australians and Non-Indigenous researchers doing collaborative work. The symposium will be of interest to curators, managers of collections, researchers, teachers and students.Keynote speaker:  Professor Sandy O’Sullivan Sandy is a Wiradjuri transgender/non-binary person. Sandy recently completed an internationally-focused Australian Research Council program examining the representation and engagement of First Nations’ Peoples across 470 museums and Keeping Places, and they continue to engage with the Museum Queeries collective in Canada. They also recently completed an ARC Linkage project mapping creative practice across the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory (Creative Barkly). Sandy's work is often across both industry and the academy, and recently they completed a national review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance and theatre makers for the Australia Council for the Arts. They are currently a 2020-2024 ARC Future Fellow, with a project titled Saving Lives: Mapping the influence of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ creative artists.

Are you interested in improving your well-being and coping skills?UC Medical and Counselling Centre is running a FREE weekly psych skill workshop for UC students.Each week one of our Psychologists will work with students on building a new set of skills and the tools to manage a range of challenges students face today – such as goal setting, connecting with others, managing stress, and overcoming procrastination.The Weekly Psych Session is presented in-person every even week, and online every odd week. Register now to reserve your spot in the group. If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact the UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351.

Do you love to be creative with words and visuals? Are you looking for opportunities to socialise and collaborate with other writers and creatives? Well, look no further than the Curieux Collective! The group is a chance to enjoy creative activities with like-minded people. The Curieux team aims to promote a relaxed environment where we can encourage and inspire each other creatively. Come along to share your work and get feedback, take some time to create, or just to meet other students and enjoy some free biscuits, tea and coffee together!

Sometimes it is hard to meet new people, or to find opportunities to practice speaking in English. We wanted to provide a chance to help you with this. Our English Conversation Club is an informal time, not a structured class. In a small group we talk about a different topic each meeting, with a native English speaker. Improve your English by practicing your speaking and listening, and make some new friends along the way! Anyone is welcome join this activity! The English Conversation Club is a free activity especially for international students or visiting scholars from overseas. But anyone who wants to practice their English is welcome.We are currently holding the English Conversation Club online using Microsoft Teams and at the same time meeting in-person in 1C100, as a "mixed-mode".If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm online details.

Right before the start of Semester 2 come join us and learn how to make delicious cocktails! The afternoon will also give you the chance to sit back with your mates, avoid thinking about the next lot of classes to overcome and just have some fun. Join us down at the UCBarx where we will get you upskilled in the making of cocktails, as well as some handy tips and tricks to make all sorts of cocktails on your own at home.Each ticket gets you entry to the class to learn 2 unique cocktails, which you'll get to enjoy during after the class. There will be two sessions with the two cocktail options being the same so pick a time that suits you!Please note, this is an 18+ event. Valid ID must be shown upon request.Please click here to purchase your ticket for the cocktail class!

Speaker:Professor Sandy O’SullivanDate\Time: Thursday 18 July 2024, 17:30-18:30Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café);  AbstractProfessor Sandy O’Sullivan will be discussing their current Australian Research Council (ARC)Saving Lives research focusing on a number of projects, including complex queer representations on TV, Indigenous queerness in museums, and the representation of trans lives across, and outside of, the public imaginary.All are welcome! BioProfessor Sandy O’Sullivan (they/them) is a transgender Wiradjuri person.  They lead the Intimacies theme of the Centre for Global Indigenous Futures and they work in the Department of Critical Indigenous Studies, both housed at Macquarie University. They are a 2020-2025 ARC Senior Future Fellow with the program titled: Saving Lives: mapping the influence of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ creative artists. This nationally funded work follows on from another major ARC project that explored representation and engagement of Indigenous peoples and communities across national museums – a program that ran for eight years and reviewed 470 museums. Since 1991 they’ve taught and researched across gender and sexuality, education, museums, the body, creativities and First Nations’ identity. Sandy has been a musician, performer and sound artist since 1982, holding national and international residencies. This event is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars and events, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au. Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

Right before the start of Semester 2 come join us and learn how to make delicious cocktails! The afternoon will also give you the chance to sit back with your mates, avoid thinking about the next lot of classes to overcome and just have some fun. Join us down at the UCBarx where we will get you upskilled in the making of cocktails, as well as some handy tips and tricks to make all sorts of cocktails on your own at home. Each ticket gets you entry to the class to learn 2 unique cocktails, which you'll get to enjoy during after the class. There will be two sessions with the two cocktail options being the same so pick a time that suits you!Please note, this is an 18+ event. Valid ID must be shown upon request.

Free gym membership for O-Week and Week 1 where you'll have the opportunity to come in for a gym session or join in on one of our group fitness classes which include dance, boxing, circuit training and much more! Students will first need to sign up online using our link, then we’re able to provide access to the gym and classes. This offer is available anytime during gym opening hours from Monday 22nd July to Sunday 3rd August (inclusive). UCFitx is open 6am-8pm Weekdays and 9am-3pm Weekends. Please be sure to bring appropriate clothes and footwear.

What better way is there to kick off O-week than with free brownies? We’ll be offering some fresh brownies to warm up your winter morning ready for an eventful week. We are also giving you the chance to write your future self a letter to be opened on your graduation! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Come one come all! Whether you are a brand new or returning student, speed friending is a great way to meet new people and maybe create some long-lasting bonds! Through discussing the most important questions in life like ‘does pineapple belong on pizza?’ to ‘if you were a fruit, which would you be?’ to your favourite music genre. We look forward to seeing you all there! Feel free to come to just the one session, or double up and maximise your opportunities for new friends!

Coming into university a little later? Well, do we have the event for you! With Study Skills and Student Mentors available, and the chance to meet fellow students in the same boat, you will be able to ask any questions you may have about studying at UC and make some friends too!

SOME BODY once told me UCLifex was doing a Shrek themed trivia…oh wait…they are! Come join us down at UCBarx for a fun-filled night with lots of SHREKtacular prizes up for grabs. So grab the gang and get ready to be a believer as you are Livin' la Vida Loca through our Semester 2 O-Week Trivia! To guarantee a table, please contact ucbar@canberra.edu.au

Every Tuesday morning, UCLifex hosts a free brekky for all UC students. For an incredible event such as O-week, we’re offering a very special breakfast for any student who wishes to join us in the Food Pantry! What is better than a bowl of porridge before a big day at Market Day?! We look forward to seeing you there! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Come join us down at the UC Hub for Free Breakfast every Tuesday morning at 8am until 10am. There will be an assortment of breakfast items including cereal, toast and more! 

Time for the biggest event of O-Week: the UCLifex O-Week Market Day! With stalls from UC social, academic, cultural and sporting clubs, there’s no doubt that you will be able to find your people. If you're still looking for more, there will be plenty of UC and local organisations who will be able to help you out! Oh, and did we mention how many free things will be on offer?? That's right, UCLifex, our clubs and other local organisations will be offering a ton of freebies on the day. So why wouldn’t you want to come? If you can only attend one event of O-Week, this is one not to miss!

Take a break from teaching or study and join us every Tuesday from 12.30pm for our new lunchtime group fitness!  Power Conditioning is a fun 45min full-body workout, incorporating various strength and conditioning movements, suitable for all levels.  Designed to improve strength, overall fitness, and mobility.  Get ready to lift, move, and sweat! Open to UCFitx members and casual participants. Members can book through the Technogym App, while casuals can sign up by contacting us in Building 29, by phone (6201 2542) or email (ucfit@canberra.edu.au).

JENNY TIAN - CHINESE AUSTRALIAN: A TALE OF INTERNET FAMEIn the span of a year, Jenny Tian went from gigging to no audience to becoming TikTok famous. This is a show about hope, the internet, and clout chasing.Jenny Tian will be dishing out ALL the secrets about life as a content creator. BIG serious secrets!!Jenny performed to sold-out crowds across Australia in 2023. You may of heard / seen her on Celebrity Letters and Numbers, triple j, or her TikTok series Coach Dayum! Jenny also co-hosts The Parasocial Social Club podcast with fellow comedian Kevin Jin.Nominee – Best Comedy Sydney Fringe 2022“Jenny’s comedic timing is impeccable and her delivery is spot-on.” ????½ Theatre Matters, 2023“Witty, grasping and clever.” Theatre Travels

Rev up your engines and join us for F1 Hot Laps! Step into our racing simulators and compete to set the fastest lap time. Represent your favorite F1 team and driver and showcase your driving skills! This competition is open to all students, offering a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and see how you stack up against your peers. With prizes awarded to the top 3 fastest laps, the stakes are high and the excitement is guaranteed. Let the fastest lap win!

Oui oui mon ami! Everyone loves a good brunch after a long week of activities and events so UCLifex will be offering a bar with all your favourite toppings for you to create your perfect croissant. Whether you're a sweet or savoury type of person, head on down to UC Refectory to grab some free food! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Are you in tune with your crafty side? Want a new decoration to spice up any room that you can proudly point to and say, “I made that”? Well, this is your chance to learn something new and fun! One of our staff members will be able to help you make this new addition to your décor to begin your afternoon with some chill crafty vibes. Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Cooking can be hard, especially if you don’t know where to start! If you’re not sure what to cook or even how to, we’re here to help! Come to our cooking class to pick up some basic skills, as well as a brand-new recipe that you’ll be able to keep. Don’t forget the food you made! This is a great way to learn as well as enjoy a free meal at the end! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

This group training class is available for anyone over the age of 16 years. Blending boxing, strength & core! Bring your friends as one of our friendly trainers run you through a thrilling workout on our boxing bags that will be sure to leave you wanting more! Gloves and equipment provided on the day, all you need to do is wear appropriate workout clothes and bring along a drink bottle. A fun class to do on your own or with friends.

Canberra has the ambition to be carbon neutral by 2045, as set out in the ACT Integrated Energy Plan 2024-2030. We're already world-leading as one of the few cities with 100 percent renewable electricity. But there's more to do. What will a net-zero Canberra look like? What else do we need to do to get there, and how do we make that happen?  

Time for a fun spin on a classic game - a new tradition that we call Musical Bingo! We’ll be playing some bangers that you must identify, then cross your fingers and hope you have it on your board. Tune up your knowledge, curate your perfect playlist and get some friends together for a fun night of music and bingo before you head to the Neon Party afterwards in UC Hub. Prizes will be available for first and second place as well as spot prizes throughout the night. Hopefully, lady luck is on your side! PLUS for anyone showing up in your neon party outfits, you'll get a leg up with a free square in the middle of your card - pays to be prepared! To guarantee a table, please contact ucbar@canberra.edu.au

Come down to the UC Hub wearing your best fluorescent blinding outfit to kick off a fun filled night under the UV Lights with a bar, DJ and your mates all in one spot. In your neon or white outfit ready to glow under the lights with a fun filled night under the lights, we look forward to seeing you there!

Swing by the Concourse Lawns on Thursday for some Bucket Golf! Didn't bring your set of golf clubs from home? Don't worry, we'll provide the equipment - all you need to do is aim, chip and putt!

Beep beep! Our team members will be on a joyride throughout UC campus offering free pies to anyone they come across! Will you catch them as they are handed out of our very own pie cart? Make sure you’re on campus so you can enjoy a warm pie to fight off the cold with all your friends! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Are you ready for some football? Join us for a FIFA Tournament during O-Week and show off your skills on the virtual pitch. Compete against your fellow students, represent your favourite team, and vie for the title of UC FIFA Champion. Register now to secure your spot. Prizes will be given to the top 2 players.

Spike up your life! Join us for social volleyball in the Sports Hall on Thursday the 25th of July, all levels of experience are welcome. If you're worried about having too much fun, we've got you covered with weekly sessions throughout semester, same place, same time.

Want a bit of green in your life but terrified of killing any plant babies? Terrariums are an easy, low-maintenance way to add some nature to your space and what better way is there to get one than making your own? Use it to jazz up your room, house, apartment or parents’ home. Regardless of where it will be placed after you’ve created a little terrarium, it’ll be the perfect addition. Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Time for some action! Have a competitive side? Ever looked at James Bond and thought 'me and my crew would be good at taking down the enemy'? Test your potential in a sci fi movie by battling it out with lasers! UCLifex will be turning UC Refectory into a battleground, so grab your friends and try to come out on top!

Ever wanted to try out the gym but didn’t know where to start? Come with us as one of our trainers guide you through a tour of our fitness facilities, answering any fitness or facility related questions. Following the tour, you will then be guided through a 30min strength and cardio workout that will be sure to leave you feeling confident in the gym. Both the tour and workout will go for 30mins each. Please be sure to bring appropriate clothes and footwear.

Off the back of sold out shows across the UK & EU, Rum Jungle are back home and headed out on their Chauffeur Australian Tour. The Newcastle based four-piece pile back into the van for another lap around the country presented by triple j, Afends, Philter, Cult Artists & Ripple Effect. The Chauffeur Australian Tour sees the band hit 22 cities, from Adelaide, Byron and GoldCoast to Wagga Wagga, Torquay and Townsville. Along with a special hometown show in Newcastle. Rum Jungle have cemented themselves as a strong live act as a result of relentless touring, domestically and internationally. Their ability to highlight both sides of the same coin is what makes Rum Jungle a cut above the rest. Their latest single ‘Did The Morning Let You Down’ showcases the wonder and cohesion that the band embodies. Having recently hit a couple of career milestones to date including sold out shows in capital cities around Australia and the UK

Those who might not be as familiar with Canberra, this one’s for you! We will be taking a group on a bus tour all throughout Canberra so you can get to know all the must-see sights and get acquainted with this small city we call home. We'll even be making a picnic stop and providing a lunch so you can enjoy a meal with a view. Meet us outside UCBarx, where we will be dropping you off so you can stick around and have a drink or a meal.

Join us in the Sports Hall for some fun and friendly social badminton! Perfect for uni students looking to unwind, stay active, and make new friends. No experience necessary!

Seriously, what could be better than cob loaf? Finish such a packed week with absolute cheesy goodness in a bread bowl for a winter lunch. Yes please Share a warm meal with your newfound friends (and maybe have a food coma afterwards). There will also be drink and food deals available at the bar so come down and we look forward to seeing you there! Please note: registering for a ticket doesn't guarantee your place in the event. Please arrive early for your best chance.

Hop into the Battle Bus and drop in and dominate at our Fortnite Battle Royale Tournament! This is your chance to showcase your solo skills and outlast the competition in a high-stakes, action-packed environment in the No Builds mode. The tournament is open to all students, offering an epic opportunity to prove yourself and claim your place as the ultimate Fortnite champion. Top 3 players will win prizes, adding even more excitement to the competition. Don’t wait—register now and get ready to drop, loot, and survive. 

Shoot some hoops and make memories with 3x3 Hoops Under Lights! Whether you're a seasoned baller or just looking to for some fun on Friday night, join us for some friendly competition and good vibes on the 3x3 courts on Friday night! Enter a team or register as an individual player to join a team on the night of the event.

A group training class specifically for International Students, that blends boxing, strength & core! Bring your friends as one of our friendly trainers run you through a thrilling workout on our boxing bags that will be sure to leave you wanting more! Gloves and equipment provided on the day, all you need to do is wear appropriate workout clothes and bring along a drink bottle. A fun class to do on your own or with friends.

By the end of such a packed week, it is time for a good ol' bar crawl across campus. There are a total of 4 locations and included in those locations are a free drink per location as it is included in your ticket! As you make you way around campus to various spots you will have the opportunity to do your pre's through our pop-up bars with activities at each location, with the first location kicking off at the UCBarx, and finally ending up at San Cisco to complete the night. What more could you ask for?! You will need to purchase your ticket for San Cisco separately here!https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/san-cisco-under-the-light-regional-tour/166074

Indie pop royalty San Cisco are hitting the road touring regional Australia in support of their fifth studio album,Under The Light.Under The Lightwill be released on Fri March 1 and is a collaboration between the band and producer James Ireland (Cuco, Pond) as well as contributions from Jay Watson (Gum, Pond, Tame Impala), Nicholas Allbrook & Neal H. Pogue (Outkast, Tyler The Creator). The album enters heady territory careening with piston-like, motorik momentum striking the delicate balance between euphoria and melancholy. The album searches for meaning, stares down the moral ambiguities of adulthood and relationships, and sings a sun-speckled song to human kindness.Throughout their illustrious ten-year career, the indie pop three-piece have become one of Australia’s most successful independent artists amassing multiple accolades, gold & platinum records, Top 5 ARIA Charting Positions and much more. Garnering millions of streams and critical acclaim through the release of four studio albums, San Cisco have toured the world selling out headline shows, touring with artists such as The Vaccines and appearing at flagship global festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Lollapalooza, Reading & Leeds, Pukkelpop, Laneway Festival, Groovin’ The Moo and many more.

Calling all students who are ready to test their knowledge, skills and wits against their peers as we have weekly trivia to keep you entertained!Head to UCBarx every Tuesday at 5:30pm to see which UC team, club or society are bringing 40 questions to you that week. With a  new theme every week, you're sure to hit at least one of your expert subjects by week 13!Compete for both the $80 bar tab available each winner, and the $250 prize for the team who's done the best over the course of the semester. And even if you lose, there are still plenty of food, drinks and laughs to be had!

The Library and Study Skills invites staff and students to join us for the opening of the Learning Hub. With Peer Assisted Learning Sessions (PALS) and The Maths and Stats Help Centre (MASH) moving to Level B of the Library, students can now access all on-campus study support offered by Library and Study Skills in one place. Learning Hub Launch Party Wednesday 31st of July, 1:30-2:30pm: A gathering for staff and students will take place Wednesday 31st of July in the Library on level B. Hear from the UC Pro Vice-Chancellor Education, Tania Broadley, tour the space, learn about all of our wonderful services and celebrate with a slice of cake. For more information on the services offered by the Library and Study Skills, please visit: https://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/study-skills. 

Are you an absolute music lover? Is your knowledge of music absolutely insane? Or even if you just like a good bop or two? Maybe you even grew up grow up with your dad asking you every second song on a family road trip ‘what song is this?’ and ‘who’s this by?’ testing your knowledge of all the classic bands? Then this night is for you!Come down for Musical Bingo on every odd week Thursday through semester. It will be a fun, laughter filled night with prizes up for grabs! There will also be food and drink deals available at UCBarx so come down, we can't wait to see you there!

This event is hybrid. Join us on Zoom or at Building 24, University of Canberra.How should deliberative democracy respond to extremism?Can deliberative democracy challenge macho populism? For Hans Asenbaum, the field of deliberative democracy may have come a long way in recognising female marginalisation, but it has so far neglected cisgender, heterosexual, masculinities. Only when deliberative democracy recognises such hegemonic identities can it challenge the heterosexist domination underpinning macho populism.María Esperanza Casullo has a different take. For her, deliberative democracy can challenge macho populism by upholding the value of the most basic of human activities: talking. Macho populism seeks to define the simple act of talking as unproductive, decadent, in sum, feminine. It has a clear preference for supposedly masculine performances of aggression. Therefore, the act of deliberation itself has the potential to become the grounds for resistance. Join the conversation with Hans Asenbaum and María Esperanza Casullo, moderated by Jordan McSwiney. This event is part 7 of a 10-part seminar series on 10 Big Questions on Deliberative Democracy convened by Dr Adele Webb. About the speakersHans Asenbaum is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. His research interests include radical democracy, queer and gender studies, digital politics, and participatory research methods. Hans is the author of The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press, 2023). The book draws on queer theory to make sense of identity transformation in democracy. His work has been published in the American Political Science Review, Politics & Gender, and the Journal of Gender Studies.María Esperanza Casullo is an Associate Professor at the National University of Rio Negro and a researcher at CONICET in Argentina. She obtained a PhD in political theory from Georgetown University. She has published extensively on democratic theory and populism. Her last published paper is "The populist body in the age of social media: A comparative study of populist and non-populist representation" in Thesis Eleven, in co-authorship with Rodolfo Colalongo. ModeratorJordan McSwiney is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra.Seminar Convener: Adele WebbOnline floor manager: Ferdinand SanchezAll Centre seminars are recorded. To access the recording of our seminar series and other events, visit our YouTube channel.

Want a chance to wind down and catch up with your mates? How about getting a little crafty? We are hosting a Stitch & Bitch every second week at UCBarx to get your hands going and meet new people! Plus, you'll get to make amazing crafts and learn some pretty nifty skills along the way! What are you waiting for? Come down and let your creativity run wild!

The UC Medical and Counselling team have created an ‘ACT for Anxiety’ group program, to help clients who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety. This group aims to provide you with skills and strategies to better manage your anxiety and to improve your day-to-day life.As the name suggests, ACT aims to help people to accept what is out of their control and commit to actions that improves and enriches their lives. ACT does this by: • Teaching skills to deal with painful thoughts and feelings effectively • Helping to clarify what is important to you and using that knowledge to motivate you to create positive change   

Telenova unveil their biggest tour yet with the Time Is A Flower International Tour. The tour comes alongside the announcement of their debut album ‘Time Is A Flower’ (out August 16th) and the release of brand new single, ‘Power’.A vast international journey, The Time Is A Flower tour will see Telenova perform in venues across Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe.Taking their distinct brand of cinematic alt-pop to the dance floor, ‘Power’ is sleek, evolved disco with a shadowy twist, weaving themes of love, fear, and the pursuit of light into a lush, ornate track full of suspense and drive.With influences ranging from Portishead and Massive Attack to Lana Del Rey and Mitski, the band creates a sonic landscape that is both familiar and refreshingly unique. The Time Is A Flower Tour marks Telenova’s first headline shows since their regional tour of Australia in the heart of 2023’s winter.