About us
Professor Rachel Gibson is the Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, 海角射区. As Executive Dean she focuses on strategic partnerships, program development, quality of learning and teaching, program accreditation, student experiences, staff development, digital learning, research development and International engagement.
In addition to her University leadership roles, Rachel has held significant leadership roles within the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) over many years. In 2019 Rachel was recognised for her contribution to Supportive Care in Cancer by being awarded the MASCC Distinguished Service Award.
The Faculty of Health at the 海角射区 educates health and sport professionals and researchers to be leaders in their fields.
We teach in fourteen study areas: Nursing, Midwifery, Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Public Health, Psychology, Counselling, Medical Radiation Science, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Speech Pathology and Social Work. Our courses are a blend of theory and practical application to real world settings, and our graduates are highly sought-after.
Our research has a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of people living in the Canberra region, Australia and abroad through the work of our institutes and centres: Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science (RISE), Health Research Institute (HRI), 海角射区 Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT), and Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre – SYNERGY, a partnership between 海角射区 and ACT Health.
Our UC Health Clinics, integrating healthcare with education, provides real world educational opportunities for students while offering affordable, high quality allied health services for the Canberra community. The UC Hospital, the largest purpose-built rehabilitation centre in the ACT, houses a state-of-the-art clinical and practical teaching space for students in collaboration with Canberra Health Services.
UC’s evolving sports neighbourhood is home to the ACT Brumbies, UC Capitals and world-class sporting facilities for students and staff.
We regularly engage with our local community by raising awareness of health issues and supporting the Health professional community through professional short courses.
In 2023, we are in the top 10 ranked Australian Health Faculties (Times Higher Education rankings).
Executive structure
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Professor Rachel Gibson | Executive Dean, Faculty of Health |
Associate Dean - Education and Strategy | |
| Associate Dean - Research and Innovation | |
| Associate Dean – Work Integrated Learning | |
| Head of School - Nursing, and Midwifery | |
| Head of School – Health Sciences | |
| Head of School – Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences | |
| Director - Health Research Institute (HRI) | |
| Director - Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UC-RISE) | |
| Director - Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT) | |
| Rebecca Tanner | Faculty General Manager (Acting) |
| Ms Carol-Lynne Floyd | Business Manager |
| Mrs Marike Van Noorden | Education Manager |
| Dr Nicole Vlahovich | Research Manager |
| Mrs Rebecca Tanner | Operations Manager |
| Miss Nicole Thacker | Health Clinics Practice Manager |