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Students in Focus

"There's no time limit on following your dreams"

Being a parent hasn’t stopped Camren Ulrick from chasing her dreams. In early childhood education, she’s found a rewarding career, a supportive community and a world of opportunity.

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Sport, Health & Wellbeing

Giving back to sport: Kaushik’s journey from athlete to educator

Kaushik Talukdar loved sports growing up and his experience as an athlete, coach, and researcher led him to finding his passion in helping youth athletes.

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Community Connections

Chris Morrissey retires after 50 years in education

Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, co-creator of the Affiliated Schools Agreement and former deputy principal and teacher, Chris Morrissey has led a rich and rewarding career in education.

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Community Connections

UnCover video: Nurturing the next generation of aged care nurses

A program delivered by the University of Canberra and partner universities to boost Australia’s nursing workforce caring for older people, is having a positive impact on both students and aged care residents.

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Students in Focus

Event and tourism management is where Lilian found her calling

It started with a love of travel. Then other life events led Lilian Huang to enrol in the University of Canberra’s Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management, delivered through TAFE NSW.

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Alumni Stories

“I’ve got that UC connection”: How auditor James Yeo will help shape the University’s practices

From campus “res” to internal auditor – alumnus James Yeo graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Economics in 2013 – he’s now returning to provide internal audit services to support the University’s governance and activities.

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Sport, Health & Wellbeing

Figurational Sociology is changing the face of Health and Physical Education

UC’s leading Health and Physical Education (HPE) teaching program, developed by Associate Professor John Williams and unique in Australia, challenges a system that has remained largely unchanged for 70 years.

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Students in Focus

How the UC Creative Comp launched Aisling’s social media career

Aisling Ellis’s studies at the University of Canberra have allowed her to jump straight into a career in the exciting, fast-paced industry of social media – and it all began with the UC Creative Competition.

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Alumni Stories

Just keep moving: UC alumnus Ben Alexander promotes mental health awareness, one run at a time

In retirement, University of Canberra alumnus and former Brumby and Wallaby Ben Alexander has co-founded Running for Resilience – he aims to use it to build a suicide-free ACT within the next decade.

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Alumni Stories

Black, loud and proud: how education laid the foundation for Dion Devow’s future

University of Canberra alumnus Dion Devow’s journey took him from Darwin to Canberra – and in the process made him a successful entrepreneur and a champion of Indigenous culture.

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Dhunning - Indigenous Impact

Navigating the intersection of healthcare and social justice

Proud Wiradjuri woman and UC alumna/student Chrystale Langford is a passionate advocate - and as a neurodivergent mother of neurodiverse children, this quest for change is both personal and professional.

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Community Connections

Stepping Into Internship takes workplace inclusion to a new level

Australian Disability Network’s Stepping Into Internship gives University of Canberra staff and students the opportunity to grow their confidence and capabilities.

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Students in Focus

Choosing an education: How Seku Drame’s life journey led him to UC

Seku Drame always knew he wanted to study at university, even if it meant he would walk his path alone.

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Alumni Stories

“A place to grow”: UC’s effect on Rahul Mirchandani and his burgeoning family agribusiness

Dr Rahul Mirchandani visited the University of Canberra more than 25 years after graduating with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), reflecting on a time in his life that sowed the seeds of success.

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Students in Focus

From pretend play to pursuing a career in primary education

Imogen Bailey always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Now in her final year of a Bachelor of Primary Education at the University of Canberra, and teaching in a local primary school herself, Imogen is living her dream.

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