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1. ‘Triumph of the Human Spirit’: Ground-breaking cancer research lab named after Melanie Swan

   On Friday 5 April 2019, the Melanie Swan Memorial Translational Centre will be officially opened at the University of Canberra in honour of the young woman who—in searching for the latest research—found an eternal friend and champion in Professor Sudha Rao, Head Researcher at the University of Canberra.

   More on ‘Triumph of the Human Spirit’: Ground-breaking cancer research lab named after Melanie Swan 05 Apr 2019

2. Vice-Chancellor announces Independent Assistant Professor Program Review

   The University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Deep Saini, has today announced an independent review of Contingent-Continuing academic employment—commonly referred to as the Assistant Professor program—to evaluate and improve the program.

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3. Gender and Agricultural Research in the spotlight

   How can women in the agricultural sector help eradicate poverty around the world? What drives the transformation of health and nutrition outcomes? How do we bridge the gender gap in agricultural productivity? What role does masculinity play in changing rural economies? These questions will be interrogated at the Seeds of Change Conference from 2 to 4 April.

   More on Gender and Agricultural Research in the spotlight 29 Mar 2019

4. Research at UC 'well above world standard'

   The University of Canberra’s research disciplines deemed to be above and well-above world class has more than doubled in less than three years, according to a recent government assessment of research excellence.

   More on Research at UC 'well above world standard' 27 Mar 2019

5. Mainframe Trainee Program taking a vital industry into the future

   Far from being a sunsetting technology, mainframes live assuredly in the high noon of contemporary life – and a partnership between the University of Canberra and Column 72 is creating a new generation of mainframe experts to keep our here and now running.

   More on Mainframe Trainee Program taking a vital industry into the future 26 Mar 2019