Research at UC

The University of Canberra has a collaborative, innovative and dynamic research culture, with a focus on producing high-quality and high-impact work that makes an early and significant difference to the world around us.

We aim to deliver breakthroughs and be globally competitive.


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Our research portal aims to boost collaboration, innovation, and discoverability. Please explore our research and engage with our world-class experts.


Recent news

  1. UC’s EcoDNA team second in the world to meet global gold standard with ISO accreditation

    The recent accreditation from the National Association of Testing Authorities reflects how the University of Canberra’s EcoDNA team is bridging the gap between research, decision-making and operational applications.

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  2. UC ecology geneticists develop eDNA test to make Croc Country safer

    University of Canberra researchers have come up with a way to detect for saltwater crocodiles in waterways using environmental DNA, which has the potential to monitor animal populations and even prevent crocodile encounters in the future.

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  3. PhD student uses UC’s Bruce campus as case study for urban management of environmental pollutants

    University of Canberra PhD student Joseph O’Connell has been testing rainfall runoff from surfaces at the Bruce campus to determine how they contribute to levels of urban pollutants.

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  4. UC researcher one step closer to injury-prevention testing and training for astronauts

    The University of Canberra’s Professor Gordon Waddington demonstrated his world-leading testing method on Australia’s first astronaut, expanding research and innovation opportunities between Australia and Europe.

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