Monday musings on Australian literature: University of Canberra Book of the Year 2020

I wasn't necessarily planning to announce the University of Canberra's Book of the Year again this year, having written about it three times already - in 2012 when it was initiated, in 2014, when I checked to see how the program was going, and in 2018 to announce this year's book. However, next year's book … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: University of Canberra Book of the Year 2020

Monday musings on Australian literature: University of Canberra Book of the Year 2019

I have written about the University of Canberra's Book of the Year initiative, twice - in 2012 when it was initiated, and again in 2014, when I checked to see whether the program was continuing. I am thrilled to say that earlier this month I heard the announcement of 2019's book, so the program continues … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: University of Canberra Book of the Year 2019

Monday musings on Australian literature : University of Canberra Book of the Year, 2014

Last year I wrote about the University of Canberra's Book of the Year initiative in which they required each new student to read and be prepared to discuss the chosen book for the year. The book was provided gratis to all beginning students, and teaching staff was expected to incorporate the book somewhere in their … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature : University of Canberra Book of the Year, 2014

Impressive reading initiative from the University of Canberra

How proud am I? Not that I had anything to do with it, but the University of Canberra, in my city, has launched an inspiring initiative which it calls the UC Book Project. This is a project whereby every student (yes every student) who commences a course (yes any course) at the University of Canberra … Continue reading Impressive reading initiative from the University of Canberra