University of Canberra Alumni

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

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

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.

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

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/

What if your GP could think like an engineer?

Join UC Alumni for a special guest lecture: "The Engineer Will See You Now: Connecting Engineering Innovation and Medicine Practice" with Professor Karol Miller Winthrop Professor of Applied Mechanics (UWA), Visiting Professor of Radiology (Harvard Medical School), and the world's most cited researcher in brain biomechanics.

Discover how engineering thinking is reshaping patient outcomes, from aneurysm risk assessment to epileptic seizure localisation and get your questions answered live.

Monday 13 July 2026
11:00am – 12:30pm
Building 1, Level A, Room 21 (01A21), University of Canberra

Spots are limited, register now: https://events.humanitix.com/the-engineer-will-see-you-now-connecting-engineering-innovation-and-medicine-practice

Psychopaths, AI and creativity… what an evening!

Join the next Pints & Insights for thought-provoking talks from UC experts exploring the fascinating world of workplace psychology, AI and community.

- Thursday, 2 July
- Cypher Brewing Co, Gungahlin
- Free to attend!

Interested in AI-assisted data analysis? This one's for you.

We're hosting an exclusive Lunch & Learn for University of Canberra Alumni and we'd love to see you there.

Lunch & Learn: From Chatbots to Smart Data, Why AI-Assisted Analysis Matters Now

In just one hour, you'll discover how customised Large Language Models (LLMs) are moving beyond chatbots to become powerful tools for real-world data analysis.

Led by Dr Julio Romero, Senior Lecturer in Information, Technology & Systems at UC, the session will walk you through how AI and Python can be used together to explore data, generate insights, and even write reports no advanced tech background required.

- Tuesday 30 June
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Online via Microsoft Teams

Register here: 34972096-5444-49ab-9d48-f58597f13a54@1daf5147-a543-4707-a2fb-2acf0b2a3936" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/34972096-5444-49ab-9d48-f58597f13a54@1daf5147-a543-4707-a2fb-2acf0b2a3936

UC Alumni – Connected, Inspired, and Making an Impact in Sydney 🎓

This week, we had the pleasure of bringing together University of Canberra alumni in Sydney for a casual meet-up of connection, conversation, and community.

From sharing career journeys and memories of UC to building new professional connections, it was inspiring to hear the incredible stories and achievements of our alumni network.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. We can't wait to do it again soon!

Take a look through some of the highlights from the night! 📸

We love celebrating the achievements of our alumni and wider UC community.
Congratulations to Professor Mark Lintermans AM on this remarkable honour and thank you for your dedication to protecting our environment and making a lasting impact.