UnCover Canberra

UnCover Canberra

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UnCover Canberra episodes

  • UnCover Canberra: One-on-one with a Canberra Mero duty manager

    You might jump on the light rail every day but how much do you really know about it? UnCover Canberra has you covered!

    In this episode, meet Jenn, a Canberra Metro duty manager who is among those who work around the clock to keep you safe throughout your travels.  

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    11 min
  • Uncover Canberra: The rise of a powerful women’s movement

    You might jump on the light rail every day but how much do you really know about it? UnCover Canberra has you covered! 

    The past few decades have seen a global awakening to the value of gender equality and momentum for change is building. 

    The 50/50 by 2030 Foundation is a bold gender equality initiative established by the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis at the University of Canberra.

    Hear from Co-Directors Professor Kim Rubenstein and Trish Bergin about the foundation’s vision, how a co-directorship actually works and the cultural movement of the last few months.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    26 min
  • UnCover Canberra: An Introduction

    University of Canberra’s short form podcasts suited to the length of your Metro Light Rail trips. Love your journey, love Canberra.

    Listen on the Metro's free WiFi or on your podcast app.

    Produced by UC's Faculty of Arts and Design in partnership with Canberra Metro Operations.

    3 min
  • UnCover Canberra: The role of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

    In this episode, hear from Professor Karen Strickland who is the Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health at the University of Canberra.

    We discuss the role Canberra health care workers played during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the community can celebrate their tireless efforts in keeping us safe.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    17 min
  • UnCover Canberra: One-on-one with Brumbies young gun Harry Lloyd

    In this episode, get to know Brumbies young-gun Harry Lloyd off the field.

    In this episode, find out what drew Harry to rugby union when he was a kid, how he manages to juggle studying a double degree while playing professional rugby and what it was like being part of the Brumbies squad who won the 2020 Super Rugby AU title.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    11 min
  • UnCover Canberra: The toll and triumphs of COVID-19 on the education sector

    In this episode, hear from Clinical Associate Professor from the Faculty of Education at the University of Canberra, Kerrie Heath, on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the education sector. From schooling shifting to an online learning model and how the University supported that, to how parents have found a new appreciation for the role of teachers.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    22 min
  • UnCover Canberra - Light rail facts: Let’s talk numbers

    You might jump on the light rail every day but how much do you really know about it? UnCover Canberra has you covered!

    In this episode, we talk numbers. Learn how many kilometres of rail was laid during the construction process, guess how many overhead wire poles there are along the light rail route, and much more.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    3 min
  • UnCover Canberra: One-on-one with a light rail driver

    Thousands of people use the light rail every day, and behind every trip is a passionate and dedicated driver, getting people to their destinations safely. 

    In this episode, hear from one of those drivers, Ed, who discusses how and why he got into the job and what he loves most about it.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover 

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    7 min
  • UnCover Canberra: One-on-one with UC Capitals star Marianna Tolo

    In this episode, get to know UC Capitals and Australian Opals start Marianna Tolo off the court.

    In this episode, find out what drew Marianna to basketball when she was a kid, what it is like being part of Canberra’s most successful sporting team and what Marianna gets up to when she isn’t busy training.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    14 min
  • Uncover Canberra - Light rail facts: Let’s talk distance

    You might jump on the light rail every day but how much do you really know about it? UnCover Canberra has you covered!

    In this episode, find out how far the light rail vehicles travel every week, how many hours light rail drivers clock each week and much more.

    UnCover Canberra is a partnership project between Canberra Metro Operations and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Find out more on UnCover: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover

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    3 min

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University of Canberra’s short form podcasts suited to the length of your journey. Produced by the University of Canberra and the Faculty of Arts & Design in partnership with Canberra Metro…