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Come along and get your groove on with Mel and Suzan at the UC Fit Dance Classes. Tuesdays: 5:15 pm - 6 pm with MelDance Studio, Building 4 Thursdays: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm with SuzanUC Lodge Upstairs Common Room To book: Contact UCFit receptionCall: 6201 2542 or Email: ucfit@canberra.edu.au

Designed for those working in health and other human services policy and planning, research, or leadership roles across public, NGO or private health and social service sectors alike, this course is an introduction to a health ecosystems research approach and the tools used to map, classify, and evaluate health, disability, and social services to inform health policy and planning.Available online or face-to-face, you’ll engage with content and discussion with experts to gain the necessary skills to:analyse and classify health, disability and social services using the DESDE service classification system.use the DESDE system in combination with other tools using a health ecosystems research approach such as Geographic Information Systems, Integrated Atlases of care and digital interactive mapping systems.apply health ecosystems research approach and information from Integrated Atlases of Service Provision for better informed health policy and planning. 

Farm-fresh produce right here on campus? Yes, please! Every Thursday, Allan brings a pop-up selection of in-season fruit, veggies, eggs, and honey for you to purchase right here on campus. He accepts both cash or card (noting a $10 EFTPOS minimum). Details:Every Thursday 11am-12:30pm at UCX Student Lounge He even offers pre-ordering, contact Allan on allan@allansfarmfresh.com.au or via SMS to 0409 909 373 by 10am on Wednesdays.*Pop-up subject to Allan's availability and produce varies depending on season.

Speaker: Jen WebbDate\Time: Thursday 21 August 2025, 12:30-13:30Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95029077504 AbstractThe production of creative objects for wellbeing seems to have been part of human culture since the dawn of our emergence as a species. It did, though, take until the 20th century before it became formalized and institutionalized – first as art therapy and more recently as a part of social prescribing. In this seminar I will briefly touch the history of creative intervention for wellbeing, and then outline key contemporary aspects of this significant practice. All are welcome! BioJen Webb is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Creative Practice at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ of Canberra. A poet and cultural theorist, she has published a number of books on key concepts in culture. Her recent poetry collections include Moving Targets (2018), Flight Mode (2020); and The Daily News (2024). Her current scholarly work focuses on creative practice and/for wellbeing; her poetry focuses on material poetics, and questions of being.The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au. Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au. 

Throughout this semester, Curieux (UC’s student magazine) is hosting a fortnightly get together for readers and contributors. If you’re into writing, making art or just like enjoying the creative work of others, come along to meet some new friends, talk about the things you’re passionate about and maybe share some work in a supportive and collaborative environment. We meet from 15:00 – 17:00, every second Thursday throughout the semester. Meetings are in room 1C75 (above the refectory). See you there!

The SLAM! Pro Wrestling League is the premiere interactive sports and entertainment spectacle that will take over the UC REFECTORY on SEPTEMBER 27 2025!Join us for a thrilling showcase of athleticism and entertainment suitable for all ages, as the SLAM! Pro Wrestling League brings together the nation's top athletes in an action-packed showdown! TICKET INFORMATION:Tickets on sale starting Saturday, July 26, at 5 pm (AEST).For more information, contact us at info@slamprowrestling.com.au.FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT:This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. Disorderly behavior will not be tolerated.Important Notes:Event card subject to change without notice due to injury or unforeseen circumstances.REFUND POLICY: All ticket purchases are non-refundable to ensure fairness and integrity for all ticket holders and event planning.In the event of a date change or cancellation, refunds and/or ticket transfers will be offered to all ticket holders.Event Details:PRE EVENT DINNER AT UC BAR 4:30pmDoors open at 6:00 pm.Bell time: 7:00 pm.Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Grab your tickets now for SLAM! Pro Wrestling League!

As democracies face multiple threats, from deepening polarisation and rising extremism to the spread of mis- and disinformation, the concept of democratic resilience has gained renewed urgency. Yet questions remain: What does democratic resilience truly entail? And how can it support broader efforts to renew democracy in the face of these challenges?This conference aims to deepen and expand the conversation around democratic resilience by bringing together an international community of scholars and practitioners. We invite contributions that explore innovative theoretical and empirical approaches as well as effective practical strategies for confronting the critical challenges facing democracies today. Topics of interest include--but are not limited to--declining trust in democratic institutions, the resurgence of far-right and anti-democratic actors, various forms of polarisation, violent extremism, and the role of political institutions, democratic innovations, civil society, social movements, and grassroots initiatives in advancing a more resilient democracy.We welcome theoretical, empirical, and practice-oriented papers that engage critically with the concepts of democratic resilience and democratic renewal, including how these are assessed and implemented across diverse contexts. Submissions should clearly identify the specific threat or challenge being addressed and demonstrate how the work contributes to current scholarship and debates on democratic resilience and/or innovation.Please submit an abstract of up to 200 words, along with a short author bio of up to 200 words by 8 August 2025 to Dr Emily Foley (emily.foley@canberra.edu.au).Successful applicants will be notified by 22 August 2025.