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Each week the Institute of Applied Ecology hosts a seminar on a broad range of topics, such as environmental management, genetics, water science, ecotoxicology and conservation ecology. Speakers are drawn from external organisations and research institutions, as well as IAE researchers and students.The seminars are open to the public, and are held most Friday's at 12:30pm - 1:30pm in Building 1, Level A, Room 21.

The Mental health harm Prevention (MhhP) Showcase will take place on 18 November 2024 at the University of Canberra’s Ann Harding Conference Centre, 10am - 5pm. The focus will be on preventing harm to young people’s mental health in the Canberra region. Some areas of focus include: Research, Technology, and InnovationCommunity EngagementEducation and AwarenessPolicy and AdvocacyWe look forward to welcoming you!

Grab your running shoes and join us every Thursday morning for a run, jog or walk by the lake, followed by free coffee and chats!Running for Resilience (R4R) was started by Matt Breen 10 years after his father's suicide, with the goal of saving one life. It began as a one-off run from The Dock, aiming to bring people together to support each other and promote mental health through exercise.R4R has now grown into four weekly events attended by over 500 runners and walkers. R4R's mission is to make the ACT suicide-free by 2033, by making it easier for people to exercise with friends and build strong, supportive communities.R4R-UC kicks off every Thursday at 8.30am from The Coffee Grounds UC for a 3km walk or 5-6km jog.

One-Day Conference at the University of CanberraA free event curated by Geert Lovink (Institute of Network Cultures, Amsterdam) and Denise Thwaites (Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra)With lectures, presentations, performances and conversations led by Ella Barclay, Nicole Curato, Sophie Dumaresq, Caroline Fisher, Catherine Page Jeffery, Geert Lovink, David Nolan, Mathieu O'Neil, Phoebe Quinn, Melinda Rackham, Litia Roko, Erin Stapleton, Tyne Sumner, Denise Thwaites, Temple Uwalaka and Ashley Van den Heuvel.Date/Time: Thursday 21 November 2024, 10:00-18:30Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); A free event, registration is required. Register here.The full program is available here. Join us for an event that maps the depression, boredom and loneliness that feed (and are fed by) social media platforms. Beyond fake news, our platform dependencies, miseries, and anxieties are all too real. Many feel sadness about our collective inability to change - yet cannot imagine deleting social media accounts for fear of isolation. Platform Blues are an area of interest for multiple and varied forms of research, which intersect with our topic through critical enquiry into techno-feudalism, memes, online dating, doom scrolling, right-wing libertarian/conspiracy cultures and internet 'girl' theory. Alternative ways of community organizing provide glimpses of hope, as seen in protest and solidarity movements, such as those addressing climate action, #metoo, and the ongoing war in Gaza. Platform Blues in Australia exist, but neither strict regulation nor the melancholic dream of going offline will solve it. How can our phones become a tool of connection again? Resisting the distractions of AI eye candy, let's address the reality of our tech-induced mental poverty. This gathering of bodies and souls will coincide with the one-month residency of Dutch media theorist and internet critic, Geert Lovink, at the University of Canberra. Presented by the Centre for Creative and Cultural Research, The Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance and the News and Media Research Centre (all University of Canberra) and the Institute of Network Cultures (Amsterdam). Supported by the University of Canberra as part of its Distinguished Visiting Fellow Program.For questions and accessibility requests, please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

Thursday night basketball is back, with the UC Capitals host Alex Fowler and the Townsville Fire on 21 November from 6.30pm. With a stacked Caps squad including Jade Melbourne, Nyadiew Puoch and Chantel Horvat, the UC Capitals are ready to lift the roof off the AIS Arena. Be there as the Caps look to extinguish the Fire in Round 4 of the Cygnett WNBL.

Should a doctor prescribe poetry-writing, or visiting an art gallery, as an alternative for medication? The fact that medical professionals are increasingly doing so in a range of countries provides the context for this two-day event. Could this be a case where Western medicine is catching up with practices First Nations communities have enacted for millennia? How are health and wellbeing impacted by creative art?Sessions will range from a discussion of current policy settings, papers on the relationship between poetry and wellbeing, panel discussions among artists and community workers, along with hands-on poetry writing and creative arts workshops. The first day’s activities (attend in person or online) will culminate in the award of the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Poetry Prize and the 2024 Health Poetry Prize. ?The second day (in person only) will include two creative workshops, starting with a morning haiku walk on Belconnen Lake.? This is a free event.For further information and to register: cccrevents.orgThis event is hosted by the University of Canberra's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research in collaboration with the Health Research Institute and Belconnen Arts Centre.

Should a doctor prescribe poetry-writing, or visiting an art gallery, as an alternative for medication? The fact that medical professionals are increasingly doing so in a range of countries provides the context for this two-day event. Could this be a case where Western medicine is catching up with practices First Nations communities have enacted for millennia? How are health and wellbeing impacted by creative art?Sessions will range from a discussion of current policy settings, papers on the relationship between poetry and wellbeing, panel discussions among artists and community workers, along with hands-on poetry writing and creative arts workshops. The first day’s activities (attend in person or online) will culminate in the award of the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Poetry Prize and the 2024 Health Poetry Prize. ?The second day (in person only) will include two creative workshops, starting with a morning haiku walk on Belconnen Lake.? This is a free event.For further information and to register: cccrevents.orgThis event is hosted by the University of Canberra's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research in collaboration with the Health Research Institute and Belconnen Arts Centre.

FREE + ALL AGESHailing from Melbourne, Pisco Sour are a high-energy five-piece that packs a punch.Led by Nich’s commanding vocals, Jules, Tom, TV and Alex draw on their time as friends in their younger lives to form one of Naarm’s most riveting and charismatic live acts.Pisco Sour’s sound is infectious and sun-kissed. Catchy hooks and a lively pace are met with a dynamic style in their debut EP How Much Is Too Much? and their latest singles, Kids and Voicemail.

Back at their spiritual home of the AIS Arena, the UC Capitals host reigning Champions the Southside Flyers in Round 6 of the Cygnett WNBL.Watch as WNBA draft pick, Nyadiew Puoch, takes on her former side for the first time in Canberra.It’s set to be another epic battle between the two sides, so show the Caps some love on Wednesday 4 December from 7pm.  

With entertainment on and off the court, there’s no better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than watching the UC Capitals at the AIS Arena. Cheer on the Caps as they take on the Perth Lynx from 12.30pm on 29 December ... and win some prizes while you enjoy some of the best basketball in the country!

Watch as Geelong United play their first ever game in Canberra!Family fun for all ages – the AIS Arena is the place to be on Sunday afternoon, 5 January 2025, when the UC Capitals host Geelong United. There's an impressive roster on the day, including Jade Melbourne, Nicole Munger, Nyadiew Puoch and Charli Collier – be there to watch them take on former teammate Gemma Potter at the AIS Arena. Tip off is 12.30pm.

The UC Capitals are ready to take on the Sydney Flames on Thursday 9 January, back at the AIS Arena for Round 11 of the Cygnett WNBL. It’s always an intense battle against their Sydney opponents and it certainly won’t be one to miss. Doors open from 5.30pm with tip off at 6.30pm.

To celebrate the UC Capitals 40th Anniversary, we're throwing it back and hosting Retro Round!Dig out your favourite Caps merch from seasons gone by, and head to the AIS Arena to cheer on the Caps as they go up against the Adelaide Lightning!Be there as Jade Melbourne and the UC Capitals take on Olympic teammate Izzy Borlase and the Lightning at the AIS Arena on 11 January from 3.30pm. With things to see and do on and off the court, there’s something in it for everyone!Doors open from 2.30pm and tip off is at 3.30pm.

After taking their mission global in 2024, Sydney hardcore staples SPEED are kicking off 2025 with an extensive tour all across Australia. These no-barrier shows will see the band hitting capital cities and regional hotspots, performing anthems from their widely praised album ‘ONLY ONE MODE’ and favourites from their back catalogue. With special guests also performing at all shows, this tour is a rare chance to catch SPEED in a raw, intimate setting.

Sparks will fly when the UC Capitals take on 23/24 WNBL Champions the Southside Flyers, in Round 13 of the Cygnett WNBL. With the Caps cavalry including Jade Melbourne, Nyadiew Puoch and US imports Nicole Munger and Charli Collier, it’s set to be an intense battle on Saturday 25 January. Doors open from 2pm, with tip off at 3pm.

With only two home games remaining of the regular season, make sure you head to the AIS Arena on Thursday 30 January to watch the UC Capitals take on the Sydney Flames.With food and drink options available, as well as fun and games on and off the court, there’s no better way to spend your Thursday night. Doors open from 5.30pm for a 6.30pm tip off – come cheer on the UC Caps at the AIS!

This is it Caps fans – the final home game of the regular WNBL season. It won’t be one to miss, as the UC Capitals host Marianna Tolo and the Bendigo Spirit on Saturday 15 February from 3.30pm. Be there as Canberra cheers on the Caps and lifts the roof off the Arena, when the best of the best goes up against each other for some entertaining Saturday afternoon basketball.

In Hearts Wake’s INCARNATION SUMMER TOUR will deliver 17 massive shows from Cairns to Hobart in January/February with support from Australia’s next wave of heavy hitters: Ocean Sleeper, Reliqa and InertiaAfter entirely selling out their capital city tour and playing across the United States with Miss May I, In Hearts Wake will return home in 2025 to play the INCARNATION SUMMER TOUR, and perform at KNOTFEST 25’.If their recent INCARNATION tour is anything to go by, these shows will sell fast. Don’t miss out on In Hearts Wake’s only Australian headline tour in 2025! Tickets on sale at inheartswake.com

Commonfolk Presents is proud to announce independent singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is bringing his New Love Tour to regional Australia in March and April 2025. This tour marks his first full-length regional run in his home country since the highly successful Laps Around The Sun World Tour (2018-19). Ziggy will be celebrating the release of his highly anticipated seventh studio album, New Love, which drops in February 2025.Having taken his New Love World Tour across Europe, the UK, North America, and Asia, Ziggy now brings the magic back home to some of Australia’s most vibrant regional towns. Kicking off on 1 March 2025 at 3 Oceans Winery in Margaret River, WA, the tour will feature songs from New Love, including hit singles 'New Love,' 'Outlaw' and 'Where Does the Love Go?'. Fans can also expect unforgettable moments of connection with singalongs to favourites like 'Runaway' and 'Love Me Now', as Ziggy reconnects with his Australian audience in these intimate settings.With stops at iconic venues such as the Tank Arts Centre in Cairns, The Powerhouse in Toowoomba, and the Civic Hall in Ballarat, this tour offers a rare chance to experience Ziggy’s spirited folk sound and captivating energy up close. Each show promises to be a memorable experience, filled with raw emotion, spontaneity, and the heartfelt lyrics that have seen Ziggy Alberts connect with fans and showgoers worldwide.Ziggy has built his career on unwavering independence, resilience, and a deep commitment to his craft. From busking on Byron Bay’s streets to sold-out world stages - all as a solo act - his journey has always been about direct connection with his audience. His upcoming album, New Love, is a testament to that ethos – a project born from the road, shaped by his fans, and designed for the live stage. New Love reflects Ziggy’s growth, embracing simplicity and the spirit of adventure.Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special celebration. Secure your tickets now and join Ziggy Alberts as he brings his signature blend of music, passion, and connection to life in some of Australia’s most beautiful regional settings.

Grab your cowboy boots and your little black dress as Cody Pennington brings his country show to Australia in May 2025!Get ready for the Cody Pennington Country Show - the only country show starring a true-blue Nashville artist!After two incredible sold-out tours and over 50,000 tickets sold, Nashville native Cody Pennington is bringing his country show to Australia for the first time!Join us for a night of unforgettable country music as we pay tribute to the finest artists in the genre, including Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more. Cody will also be performing his chart-topping originals, including the #1 hit "Downtown" and the #2 "Cowboy Sitting at the Bar."What to Expect:A Tribute to Country Legends, Old and New - Sing along to your favorite country classics as Cody pays homage to the legends who've shaped the genre, both old and new. If you're a country fan, you'll hear something you love!Cody Pennington's Own Hits - Experience Cody's chart-topping tracks live as he takes you on a journey through his musical career.Unforgettable Live Performances - Prepare for an epic night of high-energy entertainment, dazzling lights, and top-notch musicianship.Dancing & Good Times - Grab your partner and dance the night away, or simply sit back and soak in the pure country vibes.Fan Engagement - Cody loves his fans, and he's ready to connect with you like never before. Get ready for some exciting surprises! This is your chance to be part of a country music party like no other.Tickets are sure to disappear faster than a tumbleweed in the wind, so mark your calendar and grab your tickets fast!Let’s make memories, celebrate the heart of country music, and raise the roof at the Cody Pennington Country Show!