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1. The Hon. Bill Shorten conferred as UC's seventh Vice-Chancellor

   The Honourable Bill Shorten was today invested as the seventh Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra (UC) at a ceremony held at the Bruce campus.

   More on The Hon. Bill Shorten conferred as UC's seventh Vice-Chancellor 14 Feb 2025

2. UC awarded $6.3 million by government to expand its nation-leading program ‘Clinical Placements with Older People’

   UC awarded $6.3 million by government to expand its nation-leading program ‘Clinical Placements with Older People’ (CPOP).

   More on UC awarded $6.3 million by government to expand its nation-leading program ‘Clinical Placements with Older People’ 31 Jan 2025

3. Honourable Minister Bill Shorten to join UC as Vice-Chancellor and President next week

   The University of Canberra (UC) is pleased to confirm that Bill Shorten will be commencing his role as our Vice-Chancellor and President on 20 January 2025.

   More on Honourable Minister Bill Shorten to join UC as Vice-Chancellor and President next week 16 Jan 2025

4. UC announces a voluntary separation program for academic staff as part of its organisational change process

   UC announces a voluntary separation program for academic staff as part of its organisational change process.

   More on UC announces a voluntary separation program for academic staff as part of its organisational change process 11 Dec 2024

5. UC’s HEAL Global Research Centre receives $5 million funding boost from Wellcome for developing climate and health tools to communicate the impacts of bushfire smoke

   University of Canberra’s HEAL Global Research Centre receives $5 million funding boost for developing climate and health tools to communicate the impacts of bushfire smoke.

   More on UC’s HEAL Global Research Centre receives $5 million funding boost from Wellcome for developing climate and health tools to communicate the impacts of bushfire smoke 11 Dec 2024