A man has been charged with drug supply as detectives investigate the death of a young woman at a university residence in Canberra's north.
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ACT Ambulance Service paramedics raced to the Australian Catholic University residence in Watson about 9.45pm on Monday, having received a call for assistance.
Despite their best efforts, they were unable to revive the 20-year-old woman.
Detectives subsequently commenced an investigation and, on Wednesday, an ACT Policing spokesman said a 22-year-old Conder man had been charged with selling or supplying heroin to the woman.
That man, Brooklyn Armstrong Beattie, has not been charged with causing the woman's death.
Beattie did not enter a plea when he faced the ACT Magistrates Court in a grey suit jacket on Wednesday morning.
Prosecutor Tahlia Drumgold did not oppose bail, which magistrate Jane Campbell granted.
Among other conditions, Ms Campbell banned Beattie from being within 100 metres of the university in Watson and from possessing cannabis or any other illegally obtained drug.
Beattie, who displayed his middle finger to a news camera as he left court, is due to appear again on May 10.
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In a statement, the dean of the university's Canberra campus, Associate Professor Darius von Guttner, said it would be working closely with police.
He said the deceased woman, a student, had been living in the university's Blackfriars accommodation.
"Other students living in the residence have been offered counselling and alternative accommodation should they require it," Associate Professor von Guttner said.
"The death of a young person is always upsetting, even more so on a small campus with a tight-knit community.
"It is important that fellow students and staff members be given space to process the information and to grieve.
"On behalf of ACU, I extend condolences to the family and friends of the student.
"We understand this news will be distressing to some staff and students.
"ACU has many avenues of support and encourage staff and students to make use of them if they need to."
Anyone with information that may assist police has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via crimestoppersact.com.au
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