University of Canberra explained

University of Canberra
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Motto:xul|Galambany
Motto Lang:xul
Mottoeng:"We all, including you"[1]
Budget:398.04 million (2023)
Chancellor:Lisa Paul[2]
Vice Chancellor:Stephen Parker[3]
Total Staff:1,322 regular (2023)276 casual (2023)[4]
Students:11,518 (2023)
Undergrad:7,729 (2023)
Postgrad:2,908 (2023)
Other:459 UC College (2023)[5]
Address:11 Kirinari Street
Postalcode:2617
Country:Australia[6]
Campus:Urban[7]
Colours:Blue[8]
Mascot:Cappie the Giraffe[9]
Accreditation:TEQSA[10]
Affiliation:Innovative Research Universities (IRU)

The University of Canberra (UC) is a public research university with its main campus located in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The campus is from Belconnen Town Centre, and from Canberra's Civic Centre. UC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through five faculties: Arts and Design; Business, Government and Law; Education; Health; and Science and Technology.

History

The University of Canberra was first established in 1967 as the Canberra College of Advanced Education. It then became the University of Canberra under sponsorship of Monash University in 1990.

Foundation stone

The foundation stone was unveiled by Prime Minister John Gorton on 28 October 1968. The stone is displayed near Building 1 on the Bruce campus. The inscription reads:

Stonefest

See main article: Stonefest.

An annual celebration, called Stone Day, was first held in 1971. It has since evolved into a popular music festival. Stone Day traditionally took place after classes finished at the end of Semester 2, but before exams. The day before was known as Stone Eve. Stone Day involved a music festival with local bands.

Over the years, the Stone Day program grew larger, expanding to a whole week in 1976, and became Stoneweek. In the 1980s and 1990s, Stoneweek was a popular Canberra entertainment event and one of Australia's most popular music festivals.[11] In 2000, the festival became Stonefest.

Beginning in 2012, Stonefest was not held for a number of years at the University of Canberra. In 2014, UC created a mini-music Stonefest festival with a DJ and numerous activities, however it was not received well. In 2019, Stonefest returned, with both local and international acts, but did not run in 2020-2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returning in 2022.

Campuses and buildings

Bruce

The university's main campus is located in the suburb of Bruce and covers of buildings, ovals, gardens, lawns, car parks, roads, walkways, and sculptures. The campus is notable for its native gardens and the presence of kangaroos. There are over 29 buildings dedicated to teaching, research, and administration for the disciplines, faculties and business units. These buildings are concentrated around the main concourse. Each building is numbered and many do not hold any title or namesake.[12] At the northern end of the campus is the University of Canberra Hospital which focuses on rehabilitation.[13]

Facilities

The Refectory is located in Building 1, operated by UCX (the student union).[14] It provides a food court, general shop, pool tables, and lounges, and is also a concert venue. Upstairs there are study rooms which can be booked by students and staff.

The Hub is located under the main concourse, providing a cafe, hairdressing salon, tattoo parlour, 87.8 UCFM student radio station studio, and social enterprise hub. A bar, convenience store, and several eateries are also available near the student residences.

A sport and fitness centre is located in Building 29 with gym facilities and is home to Brumbies Rugby administration. There are basketball and squash courts nearby in Building 4, and various sporting ovals.[15]

Other sites

The university has satellite campuses in the following locationshttps://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/campus-locations:

Governance and structure

University Council

The governing body of the University of Canberra is its University Council.[16] The current chancellor is Lisa Paul,, a former senior Australian public servant and policymaker who was a long-serving Secretary of the Department of Education and Training.

Professor Stephen Parker is the interim vice-chancellor (VC), having previously served as VC 2007–2016. Parker took over from Professor Lucy Johnston who was the interim VC following the sudden departure of Professor Paddy Nixon who served as VC from 6 April 2020 to 15 December 2023.[17] [18] [19] [20] The incoming VC, from February 2025, is Bill Shorten.[21] Prior to Professor Nixon, Professor Deep Saini was VC from 1 September 2016 to 21 December 2019.[22]

Faculties and departments

The five faculties are:

Arts and DesignArts and design specialises in architecture, landscape architecture, graphic design, communication studies, culture and heritage, journalism, creative writing and poetry, international studies, and media arts. The faculty has two schools: School of Design and the Built Environment and School of Arts and Communication.
Business, Government and LawThe Business Government and Law Faculty provides courses in accounting, applied economics, business administration, business informatics, construction, economics, finance, law, management, marketing, politics, sociology, public policy, tourism, and urban and regional planning. The Faculty has three schools: Canberra Business School, Canberra Law School, and Canberra School of Politics, Economics & Society.
EducationThe Education faculty offers courses designed to cover all stages of teacher development with courses in early childhood, primary and secondary.
HealthThe Faculty of Health prepares a wide range of allied health professionals, including in counselling, exercise science, nursing and midwifery, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy and exercise physiology and rehabilitation, psychology, medical imaging, speech pathology, and sports management.
Science and Technology The Faculty of Science and Technology trains students in environmental sciences, biomedical and forensic as well as information technology, information systems, engineering, and mathematics. The Faculty has two schools: School of Science and the School of Information Technology and Systems.

Finances

Like most Australian universities, University of Canberra derives the majority of its revenue from the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Grant Scheme, student fees, research grants and contracts, commercial activities, and donations. The ACT Government provides around one percent of the university's operating budget.

The University's budget in 2022 was 312.84 million (2022).[23] In 2024, the University of Canberra is expecting a $36 million deficit which triggered emergency spending constraints.[24] [25] The deficit is partly attributed to a decline in international student enrolments.[24] The financial situation lead to the announcement in October 2024 of urgent and significant cost-saving measures, including an estimated 200 job cuts by the middle of 2025.[26]

Academic profile

Research divisions

The university has several research centres relating to its areas of research strength. These are:

Library

See main article: University of Canberra Library. The University of Canberra Library is located in Building 8. The building has four floors.[28]

Academic reputation

Ranking publications

Uniname:University of Canberra
Qs W:=403
Thes W:351–400
Arwu W:601–700
Usnwr W:645
Qs Aus:25
Thes Aus:15
Arwu Aus:26–27
Usnwr Aus:29
Era Aus:33[29]

UC ranked in the 351st–400th band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024[30] and 65th in the list of top young universities (less than 50 years old),[31] having been ranked in the top 20 in 2020.[32] [33] [34] UC ranks 24th in the THE list of Australian universities.[35] [36]

Partnerships and affiliations

UC partners with two local ACT schools: UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra and University of Canberra High School Kaleen. The University of Canberra College provides pathways into university for domestic and international students.[37] UC also shares a memorandum of understanding with the Canberra Institute of Technology which facilitates student educational pathways between the institutions and sharing of some specialist facilities.

Student life

Student demographics

Over 100,000 students have graduated from the university since 1970.[38]

After a rapid period of growth which saw a 78% increase in student enrolments between 2007-2014,[39] UC has sustained an annual enrolment of between 11,000 and 12,000 equivalent full-time students. The median Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of UC students was approximately 71 in 2012.[40]

Student media

An independent radio station, 87.8 UCFM is run by students from the main UC campus.

Sports and athletics

The University has several sporting partnerships including sponsoring the University of Canberra Capitals, a professional women's basketball team, the ACT Brumbies, a professional rugby union team,and the University of Canberra Firebirds, an amateur American football club.

On Saturday 17 June, 2023, UC announced a one million dollar sponsorship of, and partnership with, Stromlo Forest Park that will expand its research and teaching activities across a range of sports, tourism, and business opportunities.[41]

Student accommodation

There are three on-campus accommodation options for students with a total of 2,476 beds[42] —Campus West, Cooper Lodge, and UC Lodge,[43] all run by UniLodge Australia Pty Ltd. In addition, off-campus accommodations in the neighbouring suburb of Belconnen include Weeden Lodge run by UniLodge and UniGardens run by UniGardens Pty Ltd.[44] These accommodation options are available to all students, including international students.

Notable people

Notable alumni

See main article: List of University of Canberra people.

Academics and staff

Notable staff members include/have included:

See also

Bibliography

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savignano . Michelle . 29 November 2021 . Values and Purpose . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241028021350/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/values-and-purpose . 28 October 2024 . 8 November 2024 . University of Canberra . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  2. Web site: 16 September 2024 . Chancellor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241018105334/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/governance/office-of-the-chancellor/chancellor . 18 October 2024 . 8 November 2024 . University of Canberra . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  3. Web site: Office of the Vice-Chancellor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241028021352/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/senior-management/vc-office . 28 October 2024 . 8 November 2024 . University of Canberra . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  4. Web site: 2 September 2024 . Annual Information Statement 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241108064229/https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/72b805c9-39af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60/documents/1a6db16e-0069-ef11-a670-002248943cf4 . 8 November 2024 . 8 November 2024 . . Australian Taxation Office (Australian Government) . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  5. Web site: 9 April 2024 . Annual Report 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820081728/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/policy-and-legislation/key-university-documents/annual-reports/docs/University-of-Canberra-Annual-Report-2023.pdf . 20 August 2024 . PDF . 8 November 2024 . University of Canberra . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  6. Web site: Ramadani . Taip . Contact University of Canberra . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231226165450/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc?a=31261 . 26 December 2023 . 8 November 2024 . University of Canberra . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  7. Web site: Ramadani . Taip . Contact University of Canberra . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231226165450/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc?a=31261 . 26 December 2023 . 8 November 2024 . University of Canberra . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  8. Web site: Brand Guidelines 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240709184651/https://www.canberra.edu.au/content/dam/uc/documents/UOC0727_UC-Brand-Guidelines_August-2022.pdf . 9 July 2024 . PDF . 8 November 2024 . University of Canberra . en-AU . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  9. News: 24 November 2023 . Sponsorship Announcement: UC Capitals extend partnership with Allhomes in 2023/24 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240420044545/https://wnbl.basketball/uc-capitals/news/uc-capitals-extend-partnership-with-allhomes-in-2023-24/ . 20 April 2024 . 8 November 2024 . Women's National Basketball League (Basketball Australia) . en-AU . Melbourne, Victoria.
  10. Web site: University of Canberra . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240527215626/https://www.teqsa.gov.au/provider/university-canberra . 27 May 2024 . 8 November 2024 . . en-AU . Melbourne, Victoria.
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  12. Web site: Maps. n.d.. 29 August 2024. dmy-all.
  13. Web site: University of Canberra Hospital. 15 May 2018. 29 August 2024. dmy-all.
  14. Web site: Food & Drink (Refectory). 6 June 2016. 5 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170408184447/http://www.ucunion.com.au/refectory/. 8 April 2017. dmy-all.
  15. Web site: Gym and Group Fitness. 9 June 2016. 5 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170625030128/http://www.ucunion.com.au/fitness-centre/. 25 June 2017. dmy-all.
  16. Web site: University Council. May 2006. www.canberra.edu.au. en-AU. 2024-08-29.
  17. Web site: University of Canberra announces Professor Paddy Nixon as new Vice-Chancellor. Hope. Megan. 2019-12-20. www.canberra.edu.au. en-AU. 2020-04-09. 7 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220307142214/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/media/newsroom/2019/december/university-of-canberra-announces-new-vice-chancellor. live.
  18. Web site: 2024-01-18. Top Canberra academic in shock resignation. 2024-09-04. The Canberra Times. en-AU.
  19. Web site: 2024-07-21. University of Canberra head gets 71 per cent rise ahead of sudden departure. 2024-08-20. The Canberra Times. en-AU.
  20. Web site: 2024-01-17. UC Vice-Chancellor Paddy Nixon steps down after 'four very challenging years'. 2024-03-02. RiotACT. en-AU.
  21. News: 5 September 2024 . 5 September 2024 . 5 September 2024 . live . . Former Labor leader Bill Shorten to announce retirement from politics . Maani . Truu . https://archive.today/20240905011204/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-05/bill-shorten-retires-from-politics/104185024 .
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  23. Web site: University of Canberra Annual Information Statement 2022 . acnc.gov.au . Australian Charities Not-for-profits Commission . 9 February 2024.
  24. Web site: 2024-08-24. Job and course cut fears as UC deficit balloons by $10m. 2024-08-26. The Canberra Times. en-AU.
  25. Web site: 2024-08-24. ‘Scary’ cash crisis looms at record pay university. 2024-09-04. Times Higher Education. en-AU.
  26. Web site: 2024-10-21. University of Canberra to cut 200 jobs as part of 'urgent and significant' cost-saving measures. Australian Broadcasting Commission. en-AU.
  27. https://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/health/carat
  28. Web site: About the Library. 11 September 2009. 5 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170630152403/http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/about. 30 June 2017. dmy-all.
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  30. Web site: University of Canberra. Times Higher Education. 2024. 28 August 2024.
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  32. News: Young University Rankings 2020. Times Higher Education. 2019. 7 April 2017. 22 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170522045242/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-canberra. live.
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  34. News: Young University Rankings 2019. Times Higher Education. 2019. 24 September 2019. 26 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190626213556/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2019/young-university-rankings#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats. live.
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  36. Web site: 2023-06-14 . Young University Rankings . 2024-10-08 . Times Higher Education (THE) . en.
  37. Web site: UC Schools. [Marketing] Rhys. Martindale. 20 May 2014. 5 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170720175516/https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/uc-group/uc-schools. 20 July 2017. dmy-all.
  38. Web site: University of Canberra Annual Report 2023. canberra.edu.au . University of Canberra . 28 August 2024.
  39. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/uc-intake-hits-record-high/2103067.aspx?storypage=0 UC intake hits record high
  40. http://teqsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/auditreport_ucanberra_2012.pdf Item 4.2
  41. Web site: Investment flows for Stromlo Forest Park. 17 June 2023. 26 June 2023.
  42. Web site: New accommodation to open its doors at UC. canberra.edu.au. 27 January 2017 . 30 August 2024. en-US. dmy-all.
  43. News: @ UC - UC Lodge - UniLodge. UniLodge. 31 August 2017. en-US. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170901054411/https://www.unilodge.com.au/student-accommodation-canberra/uc-uc-lodge/. 1 September 2017. dmy-all.
  44. http://unigardens.com.au UniGardens Canberra University student accommodation

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