University of Canberra blends innovation and internationalisation to shape leaders

Shaping the future leaders of the digital age, the University of Canberra (UC) is increasingly anchoring its curriculum and strategies on digital learning and strong international collaborations. As one of Australia's top-performing emerging universities, UC continues to strengthen its academic impact in providing practical solutions and improving societies. It is constantly forging breakthroughs in the global higher education system through innovation, internationalisation and the belief in a constantly changing world.

"There is no status quo," says Professor Stephen Parker,

vice-chancellor and president of UC. "The future is all about innovation, reinvention, focus and strategy. Universities can lead in driving innovations that can influence business leaders worldwide."

Offering programmes that span professional disciplines such as governance, environment, communication, education and health, UC attracts students from all over the world, particularly in Asia, as it weaves work-integrated learning into the university's fabric. Graduates of UC possess professional skills and intercultural competence as they go through immersive international experiences and pioneering forms of coursework. With UC's student-centred access, enrolees enjoy the flexibility of attending lectures in their preferred campus locations and modes of delivery.

As one of the first internationalised universities in Australia, UC nurtures strong partnerships with leading educational institutions on the mainland, and in Hong Kong and Vietnam. From collaborative programmes to teacher education, UC's international connections provide domestic and foreign students an intrinsic global outlook.

"We look at partnerships, syndicates, consortiums, sharing and learning platforms that are cutting-edge," Parker says. "The next frontier for us is to build a strong research collaboration, co-publishing with authors from universities in other countries."