Stories
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Ideas, Progress & the Future
The humble brilliance of plants
A disgusting possum dissection and inspiring lecture on photosynthesis pushed Kyle Hemming into the world of plants during his undergraduate studies. In 2022, he graduated with a PhD from the University of Canberra, focusing on native and exotic grasses.
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Ideas, Progress & the Future
Deliberative democracy and refugees: ensuring they have a voice
PhD candidate Mohammad Abdul-Hwas’ thesis is inspired by Syrian refugees’ stories and his family’s experience from Palestine.
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Community Connections
"I've never felt like I was on my own"
When the University of Canberra’s Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President Operations Vicki Williams leaves UC this month, she knows that operations will be in the good hands of an empowered, collaborative portfolio – hear from both Vicki and some of her portfolio, in this tribute to teamwork.
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Sport, Health & Wellbeing
Women’s breast satisfaction impacts their quality of life
University of Canberra researchers found women with larger breasts are less satisfied with their breasts and that this has significant implications for their quality of life and physical activity participation.
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Ideas, Progress & the Future
Still fighting for climate change resilience: UC’s Professor Emerita launches new book
Professor Emerita Barbara Norman’s new book offers direction for building our way to a climate resilient and adaptive future.