Stories
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Students in Focus
The story behind a smile
Carlos Chaves works at UC College, where he teaches Foundation English to international students. Carlos understands the challenges faced by international students studying in Australia – having been one himself not so long ago.
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Students in Focus
On the right path
Holly Caffery is passionate about Goulburn. Using her role as the youth council mayor to help young people engage with the community and working at a local accounting firm, the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Bachelor of Commerce student can’t imagine being anywhere else.
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Community Connections
The impossible load that just keeps growing
The school system is under enormous pressure – as are parents trying to balance their leave and kids' time off from school. It’s an issue that disproportionately affects women in single parent households, writes Clare Sullivan, from the 50/50 Foundation at UC.
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Community Connections
Just Ask: a simple question to drive inclusivity
University of Canberra researcher Robin Ladwig and designer Saffaa teamed up to get an important message of gender diversity, respect and inclusivity out at Shirty Science’s latest instalment.
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Sport, Health & Wellbeing
Why representation matters to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Elite Athlete, Penny Slater
Penny Slater knows the impact of visual representation, and how it can feel when it’s lacking. The triathlete and University of Canberra Elite Athlete wants to help the next generation be comfortable in their own skin and it’s staring with a mentorship program for young women.