Stories
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Sport, Health & Wellbeing
From Lonely People to Connected Communities: Why Australia Needs a Social Connection Policy Agenda
While loneliness has often been framed as an individual problem, new evidence from a Â鶹´å of Canberra pilot study shows a holistic approach to social connection can start to change communities.
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Alumni Stories
'Living the dream': Down syndrome no barrier to a degree for artist Rory O'Chee
Fine art photographer Rory O’Chee graduated this week with a bachelor’s degree from the Â鶹´å of Canberra in partnership with TAFE Queensland – he's believed to be only the second person in Australia with Down syndrome to receive a tertiary degree.
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Students in Focus
30 is the new 20: How Tessa Scanlan is unlocking new doors as a mature-aged student
Tessa Scanlan is balancing motherhood and a full-time job with a flexible Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program at UC.
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Environmental Influence
UnCover video: They're back! Green and golden bell frogs return to the ACT
And it's all thanks to a conservation project led by researchers from UC's Faculty of Science and Technology - research that will also help amphibians face the worldwide chytrid fungus threat.
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Dhunning - Indigenous Impact
Becoming a voice for First Nations Australians
Eleanor Coleman is embracing the chaos of working and studying full time - all with the hope of becoming an advocate for those most in need.