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We're here to be your ongoing connection to Canberra, your university & the global network of alumni.

The University of Canberra Alumni Network is made up of more than 101,000 graduates, friends and former staff from the University of Canberra and the former Canberra College of Advanced Education. The network has global reach with members located throughout the world.

04/09/2026

Find your era. Spot an old friend. Relive the campus you remember.

At the UC Alumni Lounge on Saturday 12 September, we're bringing back the UC & CCAE Memory Wall decades of campus moments in one place. Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty, come find your chapter of the story.

UCX Lounge | 10am–3pm, free entry Reunion Lunch (12–2pm, alumni only)

Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/uc-alumni-lounge

28/08/2026

It's happening! The first-ever UC Alumni Lounge & Reunion Lunch lands at Open Day on Saturday 12 September.

Come home to UC for a day of catching up, campus nostalgia and a little hospitality: Tea, coffee & light refreshments all day. Grad gown photo opportunity, Snapped Events photo booth, UC & CCAE Memory Wall and Networking with fellow alumni.

Reunion Lunch (12–2pm, alumni only) catered lunch & drinks and lucky draw prizes (staycation) & a free UC Alumni gift.

Raffle prizes are:
- 1 night stay at QT Hotel Canberra and $250 Capitol Bar & Grill -Dinner Voucher
-Sparkling High Tea for 2 at The Marion
-$100 JB HI FI Voucher

Please see T&Cs.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/djnpvg351eeh8fampap4m/Terms-Conditions_Alumni-Lounge-Lucky-Door-Prize_2026.pdf?rlkey=nul5y377cy9ap83nqylcw2355&st=ydanjpv0&dl=0

UCX Lounge | 10am–3pm Reunion Lunch registration is essential and spaces are limited.

And that's not all the whole family can make a day of it at UC Open Day Fest, with a Kids Zone, food & drink vendors, community stalls, live music from The Rubens, Drax Project and Holly H**e, and many more events happening all around campus. Biggest Open Day Fest yet!

Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/uc-alumni-lounge

26/08/2026

Are you as safe online as you think you are?

Scammers are getting smarter. AI powered phishing, identity theft and social media privacy breaches are no longer just corporate problems, they are happening to everyday people right now.

Our next Lunch & Learn is your chance to get ahead of the threat. In one hour, cybersecurity expert Dr Pritam Gajkumar Shah, with 34 years in the field, cuts through the jargon and hands you practical strategies you can use straight away to protect yourself and the people you care about.

You will walk away knowing how to spot phishing and AI driven fraud, the password habits that prevent identity theft, what your social media is quietly revealing, and how to protect your family's digital life.

Tech savvy or just trying to stay safe, this one is for you. No jargon, no fluff, just straight talking advice over your lunch break.

Wednesday 9 September, 12:00 to 1:00pm, online and free.

Register now; Are you as safe online as you think you are?

Scammers are getting smarter. AI powered phishing, identity theft and social media privacy breaches are no longer just corporate problems, they are happening to everyday people right now.

Our next Lunch & Learn is your chance to get ahead of the threat. In one hour, cybersecurity expert Dr Pritam Gajkumar Shah, with 34 years in the field, cuts through the jargon and hands you practical strategies you can use straight away to protect yourself and the people you care about.

You will walk away knowing how to spot phishing and AI driven fraud, the password habits that prevent identity theft, what your social media is quietly revealing, and how to protect your family's digital life.

Tech savvy or just trying to stay safe, this one is for you. No jargon, no fluff, just straight talking advice over your lunch break.

Wednesday 9 September, 12:00 to 1:00pm, online and free.

Register now.
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14/08/2026

How does science make it from the lab to the laws that shape our lives?

For National Science Week, four UC alumni and academics are getting together over lunch to talk about what happens between discovery and decision-making: how evidence reaches government, what Indigenous science and leadership bring to Australia's future, how we build trust in a misinformation age, and how a science degree can lead somewhere you never planned.

Join Dr Hayley Teasdale (Australian Academy of Science), Dr Chris Bourke (CSIRO), Dr Robyn Shaw and Associate Professor Claire O'Brien.

Wednesday 19 August, 12:00 to 1:00pm, online and free. Bring your lunch, your questions and your curiosity.

Register now:
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03/08/2026

Tax time can feel overwhelming, but support is available. 💙

The University of Canberra Tax Clinic provides free, confidential and independent tax assistance to eligible individuals and small businesses who may not otherwise have access to professional advice.

Under the supervision of experienced tax professionals, UC students gain invaluable real world experience while helping members of our community understand their tax obligations, prepare returns, manage tax debts and respond to ATO correspondence.

As UC Vice-Chancellor Professor the Honourable Bill Shorten said, “Experience like that is gold” for both students and future employers.

It is a fantastic example of how practical learning can create a meaningful impact beyond the classroom, building job ready graduates while supporting those who need it most.

Learn more about the UC Tax Clinic and apply for assistance:
https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/study-at-uc/study-areas/business/uc-tax-clinic

Read more about its community impact:
https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/media/newsroom/2026/july/experience-like-that-is-gold-uc-vice-chancellor-highlights-the-practical-learning-and-community-impact-of-tax-clinics-as-exemplars-of-the-important-role-that-universities-and-tafes-can-play-in-their-communities

27/07/2026

The wait is over, here's what we're reading! 📖

This round the UC Alumni Book Club is reading The Land Before Avocado by Richard Glover, a funny, revealing look at Australian life before... well, before everything we take for granted now.

Reading starts this Friday 31 July, so there's still time to sign up and jump in from page one.
Three ways to win a $100 Amazon gift voucher this round:
- Prize 1: Join the Club, sign up within the first week and you're in the draw
- Prize 2: Read and Review, finish the read and share a review or comment
- Prize 3: Stay Active, loyal members reading along are automatically entered

That's three chances to win $100. Ready to join the conversation? https://lnkd.in/e4khpnnS

T&Cs apply. See https://lnkd.in/esVbYJW2

24/07/2026

We're officially past the halfway point of the year. And if we're honest, a lot of us are starting to feel it. The lists are longer, the energy is lower, and the end of year break still feels a long way off.

That's exactly why our July Lunch & Learn is dedicated to your mental health.

Lunch & Learn: Mental Health, Finishing the Year Well will cover the early signs of burnout in yourself and others, practical ways to support someone who might be struggling, how to help yourself before you hit the wall, and an open, compassionate conversation about su***de awareness and the role we can all play.

You don't need to be in crisis to attend. Whether you're travelling well, feeling the pressure, or supporting someone who is, this session is for you.

Wednesday 29 July| 12:00 to 1:00pm | Online via Microsoft Teams | Free

Bring your lunch. Register now: f8914f11-3da4-4b2e-8b21-b099d6eb3435@1daf5147-a543-4707-a2fb-2acf0b2a3936" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f8914f11-3da4-4b2e-8b21-b099d6eb3435@1daf5147-a543-4707-a2fb-2acf0b2a3936

22/07/2026

Congratulations to our newest nursing graduands, and welcome to the UC alumni family! Wherever your scrubs take you, you'll always be part of the UC community. We can't wait to see the difference you make.

17/07/2026

WIN a $100 Amazon gift voucher just for joining! The UC Alumni Book Club is back for reading period 4 2026, and this round comes with three chances to win.

First prize up for grabs, Prize 1: Join the Club.

Sign up before reading begins on 31 July (or within the first week) and you'll go straight into the draw to win a $100 Amazon gift voucher.

Read at your own pace, connect with fellow UC graduates, and go in the running to win. Get in early so you're ready to start from page one.

Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/e4khpnnS

T&Cs apply. See https://lnkd.in/esVbYJW2

09/07/2026

UC alum Harrison Pike recognised for leadership in Indigenous eye health

Congratulations to University of Canberra alum Harrison Pike, who has received the Emerging Leadership Award at the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference, presented by the First Nations Eye Health Alliance in Naarm/Melbourne.

A proud Wiradjuri Ngemba man, Harrison was the first Indigenous student to graduate from UC's Master of Optometry and now works as an optometrist at OPSM Canberra City, where he champions culturally safe, patient-centred care for First Nations communities.

What an incredible achievement, Harrison!

Read more here: https://www.insightnews.com.au/indigenous-optometrist-harrison-pike-wins-emerging-leadership-award/

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