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Serving our region through research and education

The University of Canberra is here to serve the capital region through education and research.

Our research has shaped Canberra and contributes to our region’s health and wellbeing, education, environmental stability and future, creativity, technology and government initiatives and policy.

UC researchers contribute to global knowledge in their fields, and many of them also teach our students, bringing their expertise and research insights to their classes. As a university, we also develop and nurture the next generation of researchers and highly-skilled professionals, who will play a critical role in our future. 

Research impact is the contribution research makes to the economy, society, environment, and culture beyond its contribution to academic research. Impact starts with great ideas and great connections with the world outside of academia, and continues with high quality research designed performed in consultation with partners in government, commercial industries and non-profit sectors.

Impact areas

The University of Canberra’s research impact areas align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which the University also supports. The 17 goals were formed in 2015 by world leaders to secure the rights and wellbeing of all on a healthy and thriving planet under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. UC undertakes research spanning all 17 SDGs, as well as other areas, but our impact is strongest in the following five goals. Explore UC research across the SDGs on UC’s research portal.

SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG3: Good Health and Well-Being
 

SDG10: Reduced Inequalities
 

SDG15: Life on Land
 
 

SDG13: Climate Action

UC research across other SDGs

UC’s impact library

We make an impact through industry and clinical practice, policy change, informing decision-makers and service providers, raising public awareness and changing attitudes and behaviours. There are numerous examples of the impact University of Canberra has made on Canberra, our region, Australia and internationally.

Explore our impact library

Life of a CBRn

UC research has influenced and shaped the lives of Canberrans and visitors to our region. Life of a CBRn is a timeline showing examples of UC research that has made an impact on the average Canberran across their lifetime. UC research is helping pregnant women manage gestational diabetes, developing our Brumbies Women’s rugby union players, and supporting people living with dementia through exercise and physical activity. 

Life of a CBRn was launched in November 2024 as a pop-up installation at the Canberra Centre for the month and will continue as a digital experience.

Explore our research in your story

Contact us

Get in touch with the the University to begin or continue your journey in research, explore opportunities for collaboration, draw on our research expertise, or establish a relationship with UC.

Contact the Research Services team