UC-RISE

17/08/2026

Science Week is also about sharing curiosity with the next generation.

This week, UC RISE researchers will be taking science beyond the lab, with members of our team presenting at schools in Canberra for Women in STEM Day.

We're proud to be part of initiatives that encourage young people to ask questions, explore ideas and see themselves in STEM.

08/08/2026

July at UC RISE 🔬🌏

A big month of research, recognition and global collaboration from 10+ new publications and awarded grants to presenting research on the international stage.

Swipe through for our July highlights 👈

30/07/2026

How well do you think you'd cope in extreme heat? ☀️

New research suggests our tolerance to heat may decline sooner than many people realise - even in young, healthy adults.
As temperatures rise, understanding how heat affects both our bodies and brains is becoming more important than ever.

💭 Has exercising in hot weather ever affected your performance or concentration?

Read more from UC RISE's Prof. Julien Périard:
"Impact of age, cardiorespiratory fitness, and
regular physical activity on physiological strain
and cognitive performance during a 6-h extreme
heat exposure" - The American Physiological Society.

28/07/2026

As the Tour de France pushes riders to their limits, rising temperatures are adding another challenge. 🌡️🚴

With races increasingly taking place in extreme heat, are current safety measures enough to protect athletes without compromising competition?

Swipe through to learn how heat affects performance, the changes already being made, and what the future of cycling in a warming climate could look like.

💭 Do you think professional cycling needs stricter heat policies?

Read more:https://theconversation.com/as-extreme-heat-pummels-the-tour-de-france-can-cycling-keep-riders-safe-287479

22/06/2020

SEEKING: Post-doctoral Fellow Statistician.

This unique position with University of Canberra & Australian Institute of Sport will provide statistical support to world-leading researchers supporting the Australian and international high-performance sports sector.

Learn more: bit.ly/3fNrXWW

19/05/2020

The UC community is sad to say goodbye to Professor Keith Lyons, who passed away last week after a long illness. Keith founded the National Institute of Sport Studies at UC (now known as UCRISE).

A tribute to Professor Keith Lyons, who made major contributions to the University of Canberra and impacted the lives of many staff and students

13/05/2020

Try this simple Nature Gym workout by UCRISE's - suitable for all ages and fitness levels and with no equipment other than what you could find in your own backyard.

To see how to do each exercise to suit you, watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3cwDZ5R

04/05/2020

Some great tips from UCRISE's Dick Telford and Richard Keegan.

Keep an eye out for Dick's recommended nature gym workout routine coming soon!

The University of Canberra’s fitness experts offer practical advice to help maintain – and even improve – physical and mental fitness in a time of self-isolation.

26/03/2020

https://ucanrise.wordpress.com/2020/03/26/ucrise-covid-19-update/

Due to escalating the COVID-19 pandemic, all University of Canberra Research Institute of Sport and Exercise operations will transition online following UC’s move to a virtual campus. To help stop …

19/03/2020

Experts say that the battle against obesity is a long game – and developing physical literacy in children is key to the ultimate win.

Experts say that the battle against obesity is a long game – and developing physical literacy in children is key to the ultimate win. “It’s time to change our approach to effectively deal with the …