Vice-Chancellor and President:Professor Stephen Parkerwww.canberra.edu.au |
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The University of Canberra is the university of the capital city. It reflects the different dimensions of Canberra: the nation's capital, the seat of government, the home of national cultural, scientific and sporting institutions, a designed and landscaped city and a local community committed to a sustainable, educated, healthy, prosperous life. The University specialises in delivering professional education and applied research. The professional preparation the University of Canberra gives its graduates focuses on equipping them with skills to hit the ground running in their careers. They are among the most sought after graduates in the country with the University consistently awarded a maximum five star rating for `getting a job' in the Good Universities Guide. There are currently 13,000 students representing 100 countries studying at the University of Canberra. The University places a strong emphasis on `work-integrated learning', which gives students an experience of life in the workplace before they graduate. In addition to internships off campus, the University has its own working health clinic and communication agency where students put their skills into practice with real clients. There is on campus accommodation for 1,600 people, this number will double over the next five years thanks to funding won under the Commonwealth's National Rental Affordability Scheme in 2011. The 120 hectare campus is a haven of tall trees and Australian wildlife, including resident kangaroos, yet it's just 10 minutes from Canberra's city centre. The lively campus is home to a selection of eateries and health and fitness facilities, and it also plays host to music festivals Groovin' the Moo and Stonefest. The University's researchers are dedicated to finding solutions to real-world challenges. In addition to research within and between faculties, there are three `university research centres', which are leaders in their field: the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM); the Institute for Applied Ecology and the Australia New Zealand School of Government Institute for Governance (ANZSIG). NATSEM specialises in modelling the consequences of policy changes and is regularly called upon by governments, political parties and industry to provide insights into how the future might look. The Institute for Applied Ecology works to mitigate the threats faced by the environment in Australia and overseas: areas of focus include the health of our rivers, tracking down invasive species and understanding how sex is determined in lizards. ANZSIG is an emerging international class research institution for the study and practice of governance encompassing public policy, management and delivery and justice themes. Other areas of research expertise include forensic science, health, sport, biometrics, planning, communication and education. The University's future development will be led by its UC for Life strategy, which aims to serve the population at every stage of life. In addition to its on-campus early childhood centre, the University has added a high school and a senior secondary college to the UC group, with future plans including a polytechnic and regional campuses.
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