UnCover Canberra

By University of Canberra

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 Operat... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

UnCover Canberra episodes:

May 03, 2021 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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11min
May 03, 2021 UnCover Canberra - Light rail facts: Let’s talk Mitchell stop
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 about the new light rail stop opening in Mitchell which will be operational in the second half of 2021. The new stop is making travel easier for all Canberrans, especially those wanting to head to the Mitchell business district.
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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5min
October 14, 2020 UnCover Canberra: One-on-one with a light rail passenger
Thousands of people use light rail every day, but how often do you notice the people around you?
In this episode, hear from one of light rail’s biggest fans, Bobby Graham, who is a local sketch artist and publisher who started sketching her surroundings while travelling on light rail which has been turned into a book.
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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8min
October 14, 2020 UnCover Canberra: One-on-one with a Customer Service Officer
Thousands of people use the light rail every day, and throughout your travels you might have noticed a couple of smiling faces greeting you at various light rail stops.
These are Customer Service Officers (CSO) and in this episode, we sit down with Pauline and hear her story on how she became a CSO and what she loves most about her job.
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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8min
October 14, 2020 UnCover Canberra: Australians’ news consumption habits in time of crisis
In this episode, hear from Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of Canberra, Dr Caroline Fisher, one of the authors of the Digital News Report: Australia, published annually.
The Digital News Report: Australia 2020 found that news consumption surges during crisis. During the bushfires, Australians were already consuming more news. The percentage of heavy news users had risen to 56%. This increased further during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to 70%. Caroline discusses how Australians went from being the lightest news consumers globally, to climbing six places in the space of a year.
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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18min
October 14, 2020 UnCover Canberra - Light rail facts: Let’s talk passenger 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, find out how many passenger boardings there have been up to September 2020, what the most popular day to travel on the light rail is, 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
Follow the University of Canberra:
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3min
October 14, 2020 UnCover Canberra: From Canberra to the world stage
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Garth Nix and one of Australia’s most influential screenwriters Felicity Packard sit down and chat all things from growing up in Canberra together and their time at the University of Canberra, to working together professionally and what is in store for the future.
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
Follow the University of Canberra:
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17min
October 14, 2020 UnCover Canberra - Light rail facts: Let’s talk art
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 about art and more specifically, the story behind the design of the light rail seat fabric, and the artwork at each light rail stop.
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
Follow the University of Canberra:
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3min
October 14, 2020 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
Follow the University of Canberra:
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Twitter: @UniCanberra
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3min
October 14, 2020 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
Follow the University of Canberra:
Facebook: University of Canberra
Instagram: @unicanberra
Twitter: @UniCanberra
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14min

FAQs about UnCover Canberra:

How many episodes does UnCover Canberra have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.