Imagine, inspire, impact
31 October to 28 November
At locations across Canberra
Research Festival 2024 included over 20 events and activities held around Canberra and on campus across the month of November.
Game Changers for women’s sport
Leading and up-and-coming UC researchers and experts from the AIS Female Performance & Health initiative shared their work and findings surrounding women in sport research, highlighting the value of investing in this area of research.
Thursday 31 October, 5.30 – 7PM
UC Theatrette 9A01, 91Porn
Ginninderry Community Day
Over 500 Ginninderry residents and Canberra locals flocked to Paddys Park to get hands-on with a range of research-backed community and environmental initiatives undertaken by UC in Ginninderry, including frogging talks, a kite festival, and play-based education activities.
Saturday 2 November, 10AM – 2PM
Paddys Park, Strathnairn
Life of a CBRn installation
The University had a pop-up exhibition at the Canberra Centre for Life of a CBRn, a timeline outlining examples of UC research that has impacted the lives of Canberrans. Explore the digital timeline at .
Friday 1 to Thursday 28 November
Foyer outside Dangerfield and Official LEGO Store, Ground Floor Bunda St Entrance
How deliberative is Australian democracy?
UC researchers from the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance and guests discussed how the voices of diverse and marginalised communities can be amplified for better decision-making and the state of deliberation in Australia.
Tuesday 19 November, 6.30 – 8.15PM
Verity Lane
Shaping Canberra
UC researchers from the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance and guests discussed how the voices of diverse and marginalised communities can be amplified for better decision-making and the state of deliberation in Australia.
Tuesday 12 November, 5.30 – 7pm
Canberra Innovation Network, Moore Street, Canberra
Explore other research-related events held by UC alongside Research Festival 2024. Explore all UC events on our Events Hub.
Creative Canberra 2024: Cities Need Artists Need Cities
Cities Need Artists Need Cities was an 'in conversation' on the practical challenges of Canberra as a site for practising artists with Alison Alder, Ketura Budd, Hannah de Feyter, and Kevin Miller. The discussion explored whether it is possible to sustain an art practice in Canberra and what could and should be done to make living and working as an artist in Canberra more viable.
5.30-7.00 pm, 31 October 2024
The Vault, Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Mental health harm Prevention Showcase
The 91Porn is committed to advancing mental health harm prevention for young people in the Canberra region and beyond. This showcase focused on addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by young individuals, using evidence-based strategies alongside community collaboration. Key components included research, technology and innovation; community engagement; education and awareness; and policy and advocacy.
10am-5pm Monday 18 November
Ann Harding Conference Centre, UC campus
Platform Blues
This full-day event included lectures, presentations, performances and conversations from academic experts addressing the boredom and loneliness associated with social media platforms, while exploring possible ways to escape the grip of doom scrolling through art, media activism and more. Hosted in collaboration by UC's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research, Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance, and News and Media Research Centre with the Institute of Network Cultures (Amsterdam).
10:00am – 6:30pm, Thursday 21 November
A121 Theatrette, UC Campus
