Faculty of Education and Arts

Learning is a life-long endeavour and the Faculty of Education and Arts is with you every step of the way.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your learning journey or you’re an experienced professional wanting to focus your leadership skills, our education and arts degrees put your learning into a global context and give you access to teaching experts engaged in the latest research. We focus on practical learning and real-world experience that benefits from strong connections with industry, government and the community.

Faculty of Education and Arts

Our schools

ACU FEA schools

National School of Education

The National School of Education supports you throughout your whole career, from initial teacher education through to postgraduate study and to courses in leadership. We connect you with learning and teaching experts working in evidence-based, pedagogical innovation.

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National School of Arts and Humanities

Fire up your imagination and get a new perspective on the world when you study with the National School of Arts and Humanities. Our programs are designed to give you critical-thinking and reasoning skills that will allow you to adapt, evolve and keep pace with an ever-shifting job market. They also offer the chance to take your learning global, opportunities for personal growth through community engagement and a higher degree research network that is producing ground-breaking work.

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Engagement and impact

As part of fulfilling ACU’s mission, we run a number of ongoing development and engagement programs with community groups in Australia and abroad. The opportunity to create lasting change in the community is embraced by our students who find working on these programs a rewarding and unique way to build skills and knowledge.

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ACU art galleries

See the work of our talented visual arts students and staff, alongside artists from outside ACU, in our curated gallery spaces. Throughout the year our galleries host exhibitions that reflect on ACU’s mission and themes of social justice and community empowerment. These spaces can also be hired as venues for events.

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Meet our staff

Meet our executive team in the Faculty of Education and Arts. Read their profiles and learn about their extensive experience and expertise.

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News and events

ACU awarded government grant to support next generation of teac...

ACU will offer new scholarships at the Canberra Campus to support future teachers in priority subject areas, including languages, STEM and inclusive education.

Discover ACU Ballarat: Teaching and Education

Explore what life is like as an education student at ACU. Find out how ACU is using innovation and experience to prepare tomorrow’s teachers.

Greater flexibility and choice in unit offerings for the Core C...

The Faulty of Theology and Philosophy have revitalised the Core Curriculum providing students have greater flexibility and choice in shaping their learning journey thro...

DVA grant a launchpad for veterans' success

A Department of Veterans’ Affairs grant will further empower Australian Catholic University’s commitment to prepare serving and ex-Defence personnel for future success.

Step Up Into Teaching program wins Shaping Australia award

The Step Up Into Teaching program has won a Shaping Australia Award, reflecting ACU’s position as a national leader in education innovation.

Swifts Creek picture book spotlights logging town’s stories, ch...

ACU literacy expert Ondine Bradbury helps develop a book to captures the spirit of Swifts Creek.

ACU winter Olympians finish on a high

Australian Catholic University’s winter Olympians said ‘ciao’ to Italy after ending their campaigns on a high at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

ACU trailblazers bound for Winter Olympics

Armed with determination and a sense of adventure, two members of the Australian Catholic University community have followed an unorthodox trajectory to the Milano Cort...

ACU education experts provide practical tips for the new school...

ACU education experts have offered back-to-school advice for students and parents.

ACU receives top marks for research quality in Times Higher Edu...

ACU has ranked number one in the world for research quality in psychology in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject.

TAFE grant a boost for skilled aged care

ACU will receive a $239,864 TAFE applied research grant to deliver flexible, additional training for new workers in the aged care sector which already employs more than...

ACU research reveals the $206m cost of offensive behaviours on ...

Violence in Australian schools is costing the education sector an estimated $206 million per year, a new report from ACU has revealed.

ACU partners with Christ University on global STEM education hu...

ACU has partnered with Christ University in India to establish the Global STEM Education Centre, helping drive innovation and address real-world challenges in STEM educ...

Study aims to keep Olympics infrastructure on track

An Australian Catholic University research project that boldly aims to revolutionise major infrastructure governance could be a godsend for Olympic Games organisers. A...

Dr Tracy McEwan awarded ACU’s inaugural Catholic history fellow...

Theologian and sociologist of religion Dr Tracy McEwan has been awarded the inaugural Australian Catholic History Fellowship at ACU.

ACU’s MacKillop Professors honour the legacy of Australia’s fir...

ACU has appointed four academics MacKillop Distinguished Professors, a new title inspired by the legacy of Australia’s first saint.

Trans-Tasman tour a golden opportunity for ACU netballers

A dozen students from all corners of Australian Catholic University have the golden chance to add international silverware to their packed trophy cabinet against the be...

ACU experts elected to Australian Academy of Humanities

Australian Catholic University academics Professor Matthew Crawford and Professor Debjani Ganguly have been elected fellows of the Australian Academy of Humanities.

ACU recognised as a national leader in research excellence

ACU has been named as Australia’s leading research institution in educational psychology and counselling by The Australian 2026 Research magazine.

Array of talent honoured at Sport and Performer Awards

New St Kilda teammates Tom De Koning and Mason Wood were among the high achievers honoured at the 2025 Australian Catholic University Sport and Performer Awards.

Praise for Ramsay Scholars at fifth annual dinner

Australian Catholic University has celebrated its fifth year hosting the unique Western Civilisation program of undergraduate and postgraduate liberal arts degrees.

Catholic and Jewish students discuss antisemitism at school for...

High school students from Catholic and Jewish schools in Sydney have come together at a forum to mark the 6oth anniversary of the watershed Vatican document Nostra Aeta...

Innovative Step Up Into Teaching program a finalist in national...

ACU's innovative Step Up into Teaching (SUIT) program is a finalist in Universities Australia's 2025 Shaping Australia Awards.

ACU ranked number one in Australia for research quality for thi...

ACU has taken out the top spot in Australia for research quality in the Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings.

Veterans honoured for community contribution

Generations of students will benefit from the legacy left by the 2025 cohort of Australian Catholic University Student Veteran Impact Award recipients.

ACU tops national survey for student and employer satisfaction...

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has ranked number one in Australia for employer satisfaction, according to the latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS).

ACU to explore youth perceptions of ADF service

A frank, youth-led discussion about perceptions of military service will form part of an Australian Catholic University study into young people's understanding of the A...

ACU expands international scholarships for 2026

A raft of new scholarships is making international study more accessible, helping students from developing countries achieve their dream of study abroad and attracting ...

New research fellowship to promote Australia’s rich Catholic hi...

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has launched a new Fellowship to conduct scholarly research into Australia’s Catholic history.

New degree to train next generation of social and environmental...

ACU has launched a new degree in Social and Environmental Sustainability aimed at addressing global issues such as climate change and environmental degradation, economi...

Webinar: How to avoid Robodebt 2.0

During Social Sciences Week next month Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Institute of Public Administration of Australia (IPAA) will host a free webinar on w...

ACU Professor of Literature Debjani Ganguly appointed director ...

Professor Debjani Ganguly from ACU’s Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences has been named director of the Institute for World Literature (IWL) at Harvard Univers...

Wallabies, Wallaroos to flourish thanks to ACU partnership

Australian Catholic University Associate Professor Jonathon Weakley will explore performance, health and rehabilitation questions after winning a National Industry PhD ...

Unseen artworks and emerging artists to fill gallery walls

ACU is making space for unseen artworks by women, and emerging artists, across two magnificent exhibitions this month.

ACU all-rounders shine at Indigenous Nationals

Resilience, athleticism, teamwork, humour and pride combined to propel Australian Catholic University to another successful performance at the Indigenous Nationals in P...

Shraddha Shakya wants to shape young lives

She graduated with a Bachelor of Business, but what Shraddha Shakya really wanted was a career supporting others. Now a student in the Master of Teaching, she’s learnin...

Inclusive art takes the spotlight at ACU galleries

ACU’s Strathfield and Melbourne Galleries will promote inclusive art in exhibitions opening this week.

Barriers to mental-health support in out-of-home care services...

New publication identifies critical barriers that out-of-home care service providers face when supporting children with mental health issues.

ACU educators and alumni honoured in the King’s Birthday Honour...

Passionate educator Associate Professor Mellita Jones is among the ACU educators and alumni recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

Exploring gender equality four decades since the CEDAW signing...

Online seminar examines Australia’s progress on women’s equality since the ratification of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against W...

What do medieval puzzles and the New York Times Connections hav...

Dr Emma Knowles from ACU's Western Civilisation program examines the common thread between medieval puzzles and modern word-based games.

Hearing difficulties linked to reading-related mental health is...

Children with hearing difficulties who experience early reading struggles are at risk of developing poor mental health, world-first research led by ACU shows.

Principals navigate growing challenges as anxiety, depression i...

Australia's principals report worsening levels of anxiety and depression and high levels of physical violence, threats, and bullying.

ACU welcomes fifth cohort of Western Civilisation students

ACU has welcomed 36 new Ramsay Scholars into the Western Civilisation program for 2025, celebrating the high-achieving students at a special reception event yesterday.

Professor Peter Anstey to lead ACU's Western Civilisation progr...

Australian Catholic University has announced the appointment of Professor Peter Anstey as Director of ACU’s renowned Western Civilisation Program.

Morphology improves spelling and reading – new research

Teaching children how to identify and combine parts of words is an important part of a comprehensive approach to reading and spelling instruction, new ACU research show...

ACU students score prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarships

Two Australian Catholic University students have been awarded New Colombo Plan scholarship to study abroad in 2025.

Ale-gorithm a bottler of an idea for brewers

Australian Catholic University Associate Professor and computational intelligence expert, Niusha Shafiabady, has put her 20 years of experience in artificial intelligen...

ACU education experts win million-dollar grant to improve Indig...

ACU education experts have won an Australian Research Council grant for a home reading program that will improve Indigenous literacy.

Why a banker and an engineer are embracing the Liberal Arts

Meet an engineer and a former investment banker who are exploring the intellectual tradition of Western civilisation at ACU.

Trailblazing WA teacher and ACU graduate named inaugural Geoff ...

An Australian Catholic University graduate of Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Leading Learning) is the inaugural 2025 Geoff Gallop John Monash Scholar.

Professor Tania Broadley appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor Educa...

Professor Tania Broadley has been appointed as Australian Catholic University’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).

ACU launches new regional arts and humanities hub

ACU is reaffirming its commitment to regional arts and humanities with the launch of a new hub for research and engagement at the Ballarat Campus.

ACU celebrates student veterans' achievements

A Year 10 school leaver and a nurse with big dreams were among the veterans recognised at the Australian Catholic University’s Student Veteran Impact Awards.

$17 million ACU program to point new teachers in the right dire...

Australian Catholic University is proud to launch its new All Points to Teaching (APTT) program designed to boost employment-based pathways and access to fully funded u...

The career goal enticing Paralympics swimming star

ACU students and alumni have returned from successful campaigns at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

Groundbreaking apps empower veterans to thrive

Australian Catholic University has launched twin apps to help veterans harness their strengths and thrive through higher education.

ACU and Ramsay Centre celebrate four years of partnership

The growing community of ACU Ramsay Scholars has been celebrated at a special event in Sydney.

Occupational therapy boot camp improves independence for stroke...

Student-led Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) Boot Camps held at the ACU Health Clinic in Brisbane have empowered dozens of stroke survivors to rediscover thei...

ACU videos help boost students' mathematics outcomes

ACU mathematics education experts have developed resources to strengthen teachers' capability to interpret and use assessment data to improve student outcomes.

ACU campuses come alive for Open Day

Future students and their families can get a taste of life on campus at Australian Catholic University’s Open Days.

Western Civilisation graduate wins prestigious international sc...

One of the first graduates from ACU’s unique Western Civilisation program has won a Ramsay Centre Postgraduate Scholarship to continue her studies in the US.

ACS accreditation for ACU's IT courses

ACU's IT courses have been accredited by ACS, the peak body for Australia's tech industry.

What can we learn from religious leaders and safeguarding pract...

We are inviting religious leaders to share their experiences on child safeguarding practices. Insights into policies and practices and where efforts are still needed wi...

Humanities PhD candidate wins ABC Top 5 Media Residency

ACU PhD candidate Dr Farjana Mahbuba has won a prestigious ABC Top 5 Media Residency.

Indigenous education and reading proficiency to benefit from AR...

ACU researchers have been awarded more than $3 million in Australian Research Council linkage grants.

Sonali Manawadu has a dream. An ACU degree will help her achiev...

Originally from Sri Lanka, Sonali came to ACU to pursue her dream of opening a music academy. Now studying a Master of Education, she’s building advanced education know...

Professor James Franklin to deliver 2024 PM Glynn Lecture

Professor James Franklin will explore how we can use abstract principles to navigate policy, law and ethics in this year's PM Glynn Lecture.

The challenges and rewards of living with a sibling with autism...

How does autism affect the sibling relationship in families with an autistic adolescent family member?

What can adults do to prevent fake AI nudes of children?

Revelations that a student shared fake nudes of 50 schoolgirls using AI generated photos has raised a thorny issue. This places greater duress on parents and schools on...

ACU puts emerging artists in the frame

ACU is showcasing the country’s most exciting emerging artists, with two blockbuster exhibitions opening at the Strathfield and Melbourne Galleries this winter.

STEM education must go beyond robotics and coding

Eighty-five per cent of STEM education in Australian schools is based on a “products and processes” approach dominated by robotics and coding, a new ACU-led study shows...

ACU leads focus on region's education research

ACU will host an international conference putting a spotlight on the future of comparative education research from across Oceania.

Classroom an escape for Olympian

Graduating from Australian Catholic University to a school classroom would mean more precious hours out of the pool for Paris Olympics-bound Sienna Hearn.

Too much reliance on stamping out “bad apples”

Preventing child sexual abuse can be tackled in many ways. We are familiar with pre-employment screening and Working with Children Checks. But these steps alone are not...

Briony Ranasinghe is getting ready for more than one career

Briony wanted a postgraduate degree that would help her build her skills in research and writing. Her Master of Liberal Arts is preparing her to pursue a range of caree...

ACU creatives selected for prestigious Blake Prize

Two visual arts lecturers at ACU have been selected to present work at the Blake Prize, one of Australia’s most prestigious visual art awards.

ACU students get a literary introduction to the Eternal City

Students from ACU’s Western Civilisation program undertook a unique study tour in Rome, exploring the literature inspired by and written in the Eternal City.

Researchers explore ACU’s unique Historical Children’s Book Col...

Leading historians from across the country are exploring ACU’s renowned Historical Children’s Book Collection as part of a new fellowship program.

ACU opens new $5m human metabolic chamber

Our $5 million state-of-the-art human metabolic chamber – the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere – has opened on the Melbourne campus.

Leveraging the power of international partnerships between Aust...

Since 2010, a vibrant partnership between ACU and Christ University (Deemed to be University) in India has been delivering a wealth of cross-cultural research, teaching...

ACU welcomes record cohort of Western Civilisation students

ACU welcomed the latest cohort of Ramsay Scholars at a special event last week, with a record number of students joining the Western Civilisation Program in 2024.

New academics bring fresh perspective to Western Civilisation p...

ACU has welcomed Dr Emma Knowles and Dr Talia Morag to the Western Civilisation program faculty.

ACU expert explains what it means to “fully fund” schools

A deal struck with the Federal Government to fully fund West Australian public schools has put the spotlight on school funding nationally, particularly in light of this...

English teachers divided on use of video games – research

More than half of Australian high school English teachers believe digital games are a legitimate text type to use in their teaching programs, but just 15 per cent have ...

Fast-tracked ACU teachers at the helm of kindergarten classroom...

The first graduates of ACU's inaugural accelerated early childhood teaching course are ready to lead kindergarten classrooms in time for the 2024 school year.

How modern science helped solve a centuries-old mystery

Associate Professor Darius von Guttner explores the role of modern forensic science in the search for the remains of Copernicus, the 16th century “father of astronomy”.

ACU historian provides expert analysis of Australia’s new migra...

Dr Rachel Stevens provides an expert analysis of the government’s "once in a generation" migration reforms.

ACU Executive Dean appointed to expert education panel

ACU Executive Dean of Education and Arts, Professor Mary Ryan, has been appointed to an expert Government panel investigating literacy and numeracy performance in the A...

English teachers split on legitimacy of digital games as a text...

More than half of Australian high school English teachers believe digital games are a legitimate text type to use in their teaching programs, but just 15 per cent have ...

ACU researcher wins prestigious National Library of Australia f...

ACU historian Dr Jessica O’Leary has received a prestigious National Library of Australia Fellowship.

Athletes and performers reflect and celebrate a year of achieve...

The highest achievers from the pool, football field, hockey pitch, athletics track and film stage were among a distinguished student cohort honoured at the 2023 Austral...

Interfaith dialogue builds bridges

ACU theologian Emmanuel Nathan is bringing faith leaders to campus to speak to students against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East.

Maths education vital for engaged and informed citizenry

Societal disruptions such as climate change, Covid-19, and global warming demonstrate the importance of mathematics in enabling active and informed citizens, according ...

Research links reading difficulties to anxiety

Growing evidence has linked reading difficulties among school children with poor mental health.

ACU veterans advocate recognised with PM’s employment award

Creating, not just a pathway, but a home for ADF personnel at Australian Catholic University is the calling for Aaron Cornwall, who has won Veteran Employee of the Year...

Jobs, not jail, an answer to fight against crime

An Australian Catholic University pilot program has found keeping a job is a powerful motivator for young people engaged in car theft.

Clancy Art Prize unites art and faith

Students in Catholic secondary schools across Sydney have celebrated art and faith at the annual Clancy Prize for Religious Art.

Students enjoy 'la dolce vita' with language intensive in Rome...

ACU students are being given the chance to kick off the new year with a month-long language intensive at the Rome campus.

ACU launches Master of Liberal Arts

ACU has launched a Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation) in partnership with the Ramsay Centre.

Prestigious awards for ACAL researchers

Congratulations to Australian Catholic University early career researchers Dr Danielle Colenbrander and Dr Signy Wegener who have won prestigious awards for their work ...

New exhibition showcases staff, student and alumni artists

The McGlade Gallery at ACU Strathfield is showcasing the artistic talents of staff, students and alumni in a new exhibition, The Local.

ACU welcomes historic Universities Accord

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has welcomed the release of the Universities Accord Panel’s interim report today.

Western Civilisation program opens doors to the world

ACU’s Western Civilisation program is giving the country’s best and brightest students the chance to broaden their horizons and study overseas, from semesters at the Ro...

ACU secures funding to develop micro credentials in phonics and...

Australian Catholic University has received funding to develop short courses that will upskill teachers in phonics, maths and science.

Leading literary academic joins ACU’s Institute for Humanities ...

Renowned literary academic, Professor Debjani Ganguly, has been appointed to Australian Catholic University’s Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences.

DVA grant a leg-up for veterans transition

A Veteran Wellbeing Grant will enable ACU to develop an app to help steer Australian Defence Force veterans and their families through their transition to higher educat...

Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick named ABR Laureate

Australian Catholic University historian Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick has been named Australian Book Review's new Laureate.

Three leading academics join ACU’s Western Civilisation program...

ACU has appointed three new lecturers in the Western Civilisation program: Assoc. Prof. Johanna Harris, Assoc. Prof. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, and Dr Anna Corrias.

ACU launches arts industry research program in Ballarat

ACU is launching a new Graduate Industry Research Program at the Ballarat campus this month. Five PhD candidates will undertake research projects to explore and develop...

ACU's Western Civilisation program welcomes largest cohort of n...

ACU welcomed its third cohort of Ramsay Scholars into the Western Civilisation program - the largest to date.

ACU Fellowship brings renowned archaeologist to Australia

World renowned archaeologist and scholar Professor Yossi Garfinkel will visit Australia this month as the inaugural ACU Sir Asher Joel Fellow.

ACU hosts global art project in support of Afghan girls and wom...

Two striking glass mosaics on show at ACU’s Melbourne campus are part of a worldwide project designed to draw attention to the plight of Afghan women and girls under th...

Acute warning signs for Australian school principals’ health, w...

Heavy workloads, lack of time and teacher shortages are driving school principals towards resignation and early retirement, an ACU survey found.

ACU researchers lead national research on changing attitudes to...

There is a sharp generational and gender divide when it comes to how Australians view the role of local government, according to a new national survey by ACU researcher...

ACU announces partnership with Clunes Booktown Festival

ACU has signed on as university sponsor of the 2023 Clunes Booktown Festival, cementing the University’s commitment to the arts in regional Victoria.

RSL Queensland and ACU announce partnership to support veterans...

A partnership between Australian Catholic University and RSL Queensland will see the lives of veterans and their families transformed through education and opportunity.

High school students from across the nation attend the Western ...

More than 60 high school students from across Australia attended a residential Summer School hosted by ACU’s Western Civilisation Program last month.

Bringing history to life

A team of ACU students and academic staff are taking part in an archaeological dig at Tel Lachish in Israel.

High-quality teaching degrees should not be compromised by well...

Australian Catholic University has urged caution amid calls to reduce comprehensive postgraduate teaching degrees to one-year courses.

ACU expert leads media coverage of the death of Pope Emeritus B...

ACU papal historian Dr Miles Pattenden led media coverage of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, reaching a global audience of almost 50 million people.

Professor Andrew O’Neil commences as Executive Dean, Faculty of...

New Executive Dean, Faculty of Law and Business, Andrew O'Neil brings a wealth of experience in higher education and international relations.

Project boosts students’ critical abstract reasoning skills

A project aiming to boost the abstract reasoning skills of senior primary school students has achieved significant results in what has been labelled a “critical learnin...

New literacy centre and reading clinic

Faculty of Education and Arts Executive Dean Professor Mary Ryan announces new literacy centre and reading clinic.

Arts and education researchers win prestigious international gr...

Researchers from the Faculty of Education and Arts have won prestigious international grants worth more than $2.3 million.

ACU launches new industry arts and heritage PhD program in Ball...

ACU will offer three PhD scholarships as part of a partnership with the City of Ballarat, the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Sovereign Hill.

ACU researcher wins prestigious National Library of Australia f...

ACU humanities researcher Dr Lorinda Cramer is one of just nine researchers across Australia to receive the National Library of Australia Fellowship, which includes a 1...

Professor John Haldane explores character education in inaugura...

Eminent British philosopher Professor John Haldane will explore the role of virtue and character in education in his inaugural lecture at Australian Catholic University...

New research reveals need for investment in refugee resettlemen...

Place-based investment is urgently needed to help Australia’s major settlement cities meet the needs of growing refugee communities, according to new research by Austra...

ACU research reveals the impact of COVID lockdowns on essential...

Government bungles during the COVID pandemic created a lasting impact on essential workers, according to new research by Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Un...

ACU collaboration with TFA extended into NSW

ACU's successful partnership program with Teach for Australia has been expanded into New South Wales.

ACU education psychologists among world's most productive

A new study has shown established and emerging ACU educational psychologists are world leaders when it comes to producing and publishing their research.

International perspectives tackle floods, bushfires

Students from seven different nations have combined to tackle one of the most dangerous and costly threats facing Australia.

ACU research to explore veteran service sector

ACU has partnered with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide on a mapping project designed to improve the Commission’s understanding of the nature of th...

ACU stays strong in nursing and education world rankings

ACU continues to make its mark globally in world rankings.

Visit Open Day on an ACU campus near you

Open Day season has started at ACU with seven of our campuses welcoming visitors.

Reading for pleasure helps inspire a love of literacy and boost...

Reading for pleasure at school is a key way to encourage a lifelong love of literacy and boost student outcomes.

ACU immersion program that takes pre-service teachers to Solomo...

Researchers from from ACU's National School of Education have been named the joint winners of the Uniservitate Award for their work on the ACU Solomon Islands Teacher E...

ACU the university of choice for early childhood educators

Another 175 funded places will be available online at ACU in 2023 for diploma-qualified early childhood educators to upskill to an early childhood teaching degree.

New project will send sign language teachers into remote villag...

Sign language could soon become the common language for people in remote communities of Solomon Islands thanks to a new project led by ACU.

Future First Nations teachers honoured with scholarship to Rome...

Young Aboriginal and South Sea Islanders Jedda Ellison and Hayden Kubler will represent their Indigenous heritage on a global stage after being named recipients of Aust...

Study to uncover secret to teaching longevity to stem burnout...

Long-standing teachers will be surveyed about their experiences to help support those entering the profession to remain in the classroom.

Virtual reality gets students moving and learning by inspiring ...

Immersive virtual reality is changing the way students think, comprehend, express themselves and create texts by using their whole bodies, according to ACU research.

Busy Anderson earns Birmingham ticket

Kookaburra Jacob Anderson is one of of seven current ACU students who will compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in July

ACU scientists top research rankings

A number of ACU researchers have been recognised on international and national Research.com lists as top scientists in their fields.

Lessons from para powerlifters

The world’s strongest person might not be who you think according to an ACU researcher who has challenged society to reimagine how strength is perceived.

Appointment of two literature scholars to ACU’s Institute for H...

ACU’s Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (IHSS) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of two scholars of literature.

Australian Embassy in Rome opening doors to ACU students

ACU and the Australian Embassy to the Holy See have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer ACU students a prestigious internship in Rome.

ACU Welcomes Ramsay Scholars

ACU celebrated the success of the first year of its Western Civilisation program and welcomed the 2022 ACU Ramsay Scholars in a special event last week.

Home sweet Rome for student winner of inaugural arts travel pri...

The ACU National School of Arts and the Australian National Council of the Catenian Association are delighted to announce Kathryn Palmer as the inaugural winner of the ...

The Costs of Fear and Greed: Past and Present in Australia’s Ch...

Australia’s China policy was the subject of the Sir Peter Cosgrove lecture in History delivered by Professor James Curran on 21 February 2022.

Climate research stars in IMAX film

A new IMAX 3D film about the hidden history of Cambodia features research by ACU Associate Professor of Geography Dr Duncan Cook.

Excitement and optimism marks O week as students welcomed back ...

More than 4500 new students were welcomed to ACU’s seven campuses this week for vibrant Orientation Week festivities.

Enterprise agreements entrench inequality

Former Federal Workplace Gender Equality Agency director Libby Lyons used ACU's eighth Annual Hon Barry O’Keefe Memorial Lecture to explore the topic, “Is the Fair Work...

Pre-service teachers part of plan to address COVID-19 teacher s...

In a joint partnership between Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC), teacher education students will be employed i...

Blue collars a red flag for Covid health

Australians who live in a suburb with a high proportion of blue-collar workers are far more likely to have had Covid than those in a white-collar area.

New course tackles teacher burnout

A new course aims to address the crisis by offering teachers and teaching executives training in mental health targeted at managing the stresses associated with the pro...

Independent candidates and the federal election

Distinguished Fellow with the PM Glynn Institute Malcolm Mackerras looks forward to the likely role of independents in the 2022 Federal election.

Our new online portfolio ushers in a new generation of learning...

Australian Catholic University will launch ACU Online, a fully online education portfolio, on 8 December 2021.

Fifteen minutes with an online mentor can reboot a young person...

At-risk high school students need the support and guidance of an online mentor to help them re-engage with their schooling, according to a world-leading Professor of Ps...

SPRINT takes gait analysis on the road

A valid, affordable and portable system capable of analysing running gait is the objective for an Australian Catholic University project that was among 15 recipients aw...

A RARE chance to inspire healthy futures

Students from Queensland's South Burnett have at least two pathways to careers in sport and exercise science after a visit from ACU.

School playgroups setting strong foundations for children in ar...

Primary schools in disadvantaged areas of Victoria have some of the best playgroups, leading to positive life outcomes for attending children, a new study has found.

Turning concussion research on its head

Concussed athletes should commence moderate intensity exercise within two days of injury according to new Australian Catholic University research that challenges tradit...

Professor Mary Ryan appointed Executive Dean Education and Arts...

Professor Mary Ryan will be the new Executive Dean of Education and Arts at Australian Catholic University (ACU), Provost Professor Belinda Tynan announced on Wednesday...

Wallabies camp a priceless experience for ACU student

A six-week internship with the Australian men’s rugby union team was a money-can't-buy experience for Curtis Reck who is nearing completion of a Bachelor of High Perfor...

Plan to return international students to Victoria

Statement from Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis on the safe return of international students to Victoria

Researcher calls for gender neutral toys to improve STEM career...

Forget the aisles of pink and blue, toy packaging and toy stores should be gender neutral in Australia to help girls into STEM careers, according to an Australian Catho...

Five top tips for parents when school returns: experts

Parents have a vital role to play when schools return after the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to education experts.

Pitching

Pitching and storytelling masterclass.

Building your tribe

Digital marketing essentials. The five stories of social change and identifying your customer avatar.

Kerr dives into study trip of a lifetime

ACU business student Danny Kerr has commenced a stint at the university’s Rome Campus where he will continue his course online and develop skills playing for SC Tuscola...

Teachers should extend lunch breaks when schools return: educat...

Education experts at Australian Catholic University say teachers should bring back a sense of joy to student learning and extend lunch breaks when schools resume in Oct...

Could gym workouts be a good fit to tackle pre-eclampsia?

A new study from researchers at ACU’s School of Behavioural and Health Sciences will investigate how resistance training and other activities impact vascular function d...

If lockdowns continue the education gap will get bigger

If sporadic pandemic lockdowns continue, they are likely to create significant challenges of identity, connectedness, and equity of education for children in disadvanta...

Student teacher Carmel Debel wants to inspire other First Natio...

Inspiring First Nations people to become teachers is a major ambition of strong and proud First Nations woman and teaching student, Carmel Debel.

Tech Vouchers - Up to $50,000 in research grants now available...

The NSW Government’s COVID-19 TechVoucher program is now open for applications.

A First - a publication on cultural disruptors in initial teach...

New findings from ILSTE research discusses Teaching Performance Assessments as cultural disruptors in Initial Teacher Education.

ACU’s social statistician awarded Fellowship

Professor Michele Haynes has been appointed Fellow of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (QAAS). Michele is an accredited statistician and a long involvement a...

Defining the Olympic experience

For the Australian Catholic University students and alumni elite athletes, indelible memories were carved into their minds as they contemplate what comes next in their ...

Paralympics a revealer of character for ACU quintet

ACU's five Paralympians have returned home from Tokyo having unearthed previously undiscovered strengths.

ACU and Order of Malta to partner with community for the common...

Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Order of Malta have signed a memorandum of understanding that details partnering on a range of life-changing engagement ini...

Emeritus Professor awarded education medal

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Patrick Duignan who was awarded the 2021 Paul Brock Award for a significant contribution to education at the NSW Australian Counci...

Poetry Prize winner

The winner of ACU’s Prize for Poetry Anna Murchison will be an inspiration to late starters in many fields. The prize-winning poet did not even start writing poetry unt...

Primary kids would be kinder, and bullying could reduce if scho...

Children could become kinder and more inclusive towards their peers and even bullying could reduce if schools take on the findings from new research.

Research shows young migrants are key to Covid safety

Young refugees and migrants are the key to limiting the spread of Covid-19 and managing recovery in their communities, new ACU research has found.

Human books on loan at ACU

Staff and students on ACU's Brisbane campus will be able to borrow a human book in a scheme designed to increase understanding through human contact.

Keynote reflects on Researcher Career Development

Professor Vince Geiger , from the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education, was recently invited to present the Clements-Foyster Lecture at the annual conf...

Folk stories of Italian migrant tradition acquired by National ...

The National Library has announced it will acquire a unique collection of Calabrian stories, songs, and prayers brought to Australia by migrant Carmela Speranza and rec...

Psychologist offers mental health support with lockdown lessons...

Australian Catholic University Professor John Munro, a respected psychologist and education expert, said important mental health lessons were learned during Melbourne’s...

ACU to introduce Ancient Israel Program

Australia’s only academic program dedicated to the archaeology, history and languages of Ancient Israel will be introduced at Australian Catholic University (ACU), offe...

From shifting tin to drafting manuscripts, big Rob’s journey fr...

Meet Australian Catholic University alumnus Rob Howells, the ex-crane operator who is living proof you don't have to be a bookworm to be a scientist.

Kids’ love for video games can inspire teaching: new research...

Kids’ love for video games should be harnessed by teachers to improve classroom learning, new Australian research has found.

Releasing the pressure valve on our next James O'Connor

ACU and Nudgee College have partnered on a research project aimed at better understanding and releasing the pressures on elite student athletes.

GTPA Partners talk Data and Evidence

On 15 July, ILSTE hosted the fifth GTPA Digital Symposium with the 19 higher education institute partners.

Martin Daubney and Virginia Bourke appointed Chancellor and Pro...

The Hon Justice Martin Daubney AM and Ms Virginia Bourke have been appointed to the positions of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor of Australian Catholic University (ACU).

High honour for iPLAY

The research team behind an innovative program tackling cardiovascular disease risk in children has been recognised with one of the Council of Academic Public Health In...

Resilience the common denominator for ACU 11

Four-time Paralympic swimmer Brenden Hall and Rio sevens rugby gold medallist Emma Tonegato are among 11 current and former students who will represent ACU in Japan at ...

The Australian science behind player tracking

Australian Catholic University’s Dr Grant Duthie, from the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and new Technologies Research Centre (SPRINT), is part of a team helping...

Engaging Art as Religious Ritual

In this secular age, fewer people are engaging in religious ritual but many still seek spiritual experience.

Prestigious Award for ILSTE’s Professor Graham

Professor Steven Graham, International Professorial Fellow with ILSTE and of Arizona State University (ASU), has been awarded the prestigious William S Gray Citation of...

Multifaith student teachers learn about teaching in Catholic sc...

Student teachers from Catholic and multifaith backgrounds are learning about the distinct identity of Catholic schools, including the values, ethics, and moral reasonin...

Unique learning ‘hub’ draws student teachers from Melbourne to ...

Ballarat Hub draws Melbourne teaching students to the region.

Strategies for developing Catholic school leaders into the futu...

A national event was held to develop strategies for developing Catholic school leaders into the future

More greenery and less traffic around schools may help young ch...

Green space around primary schools may improve students’ academic performance.

Balancing education with vocational training

Head of the School of Philosophy Dr Richard Colledge writes on the importance of providing general education through systems such as ACU’s Core Curriculum.

Steep Olympic price is right for Meredith

The long, hard path to a paramedicine degree from ACU is worth all the sacrifices for rower Rowena Meredith who has qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Shifts and Advances for Education from Digital Disruption

ILSTE Researchers further examine digital disruption at the Australian Curriculum Conference on 5 June, in the stream Adapting to Change.

PhD and Publication for ILSTE Research Fellow

Recent PhD student and early career researcher (ECR) Dr Lesley Friend, now a Research Fellow with the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education, celebrates ...

Honour for philanthropist changing the lives of women and child...

ACU has awarded its highest honour, an honorary doctorate, to Marionne MacRitchie and a posthumous award to the Hon John Fahey AC, GCSG during graduation ceremonies in ...

Science Infographics: Professional Learning

The Multimodal Special Interest Group at the National Institute of Education in Singapore has run Professional Learning presented by ILSTE’s Professor Len Unsworth, for...

Studious Keary ready for next step

Sidelined NRL star Luke Keary is bullish about his long-term prospects which look bright after completing a Bachelor of Business (Administration) at Australian Catholic...

The rocky road from combat to classroom

A former soldier is helping other veterans find peace through university study.

Top journal publishes iPLAY, school-based kids’ fitness researc...

Australian research, proven to improve children’s heart health and fitness, has been published by JAMA Pediatrics, the top-ranked paediatrics journal in the world.

Digital Disruption in Teaching and Testing

New book offers a valuable contribution to the expanding conversation on big data and digital disruption in education. Edited by Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith, Professor...

ACU academics win NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

Two ACU academics have been awarded prizes in the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.

Future Education Innovations project success

ILSTE researchers are successful with a new project Future Education: Evidence-based innovations for Queensland schooling and workforces. A new Futures Framework will ...

ACU historian shortlisted for Ernest Scott Prize

ACU historian Professor Noah Riseman has been shortlisted for the Ernest Scott Prize for his book Pride in Defence: The Australian Military & LGBTI Service since 1945.

Landmark national study on prevalence and impact of child abuse...

ACU child protection expert Daryl Higgins has joined a prestigious list of international researchers to deliver a $2.8 million national study unpacking the prevalence a...

White Russians, Red Peril

"White Russians, Red Peril", A new book uncovering by ACU's Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick uncovers the little known history of Russian migration to Australia.

Boys love reading fiction

There are stereotypes that underestimate the range of boys' preferences for reading and the changing nature of those preferences as they develop as readers.

Longitudinal study on maths subject choice

The interaction of emotional lived experiences and subject choice plans and decisions is reported in a new study.

The missing piece of the puzzle in giftedness education

Educational psychologist John Munro discusses how to identify, understand and nurture gifted children.

Should we live forever?

ACU sociologist Professor Bryan Turner has been invited to speak in a prestigious Oxford Union Debate on the topic of Immortality.

Writing Motives and Self-Efficacy

Understandings of culturally-based conceptions of writing motivation among Chinese students were advanced in this paper by Professor Clarence Ng at ILSTE and colleagues...

Populism and Truth in Media: Upcoming Webinar

A webinar on 26 March will address the dangers of fake news and populism in a time of pandemic

Global pandemic heaps more stress on stretched principals

A survey of Australia’s principals has found last year’s ravaging bushfires, followed by shock floods, and the COVID-19 global pandemic had an immense impact on the str...

Science Self-schemas and challenging science

A new article by ILSTE’s Professor Clarence Ng researched the question - What motivates high school students to persist with challenging science?

New Modelling Framework for Maths Students’ Success

The design of maths modelling tasks by teachers for use by students has been informed by recent research by ILSTE academic Professor Vince Geiger and co-authors Prof Pe...

Science Epistemic Beliefs

How Australian middle-school students make meaning in science education by drawing on their science epistemic beliefs (SEB) is the subject of a new article in the Inter...

ILSTE Fellow is Regents Professor

Professor Steve Graham, ILSTE Professorial Fellow with the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education, has been honoured and named as Regents Professor with ...

Digital Symposium of Teacher Educators

Higher education partners of the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA), an initiative of the Australian Catholic University’s Institute for Learning Science an...

ACU Professor wins award for best reference book

ACU’s leadership in humanities has been further recognised with a prominent book award for one of our senior researchers.

Road Warriors Storm defy science and travel fatigue

The Melbourne Storm are more likely to win away from home than any of their opponents, according to a new study.

Teacher education book aligns with UN SDG Quality Education

Teacher education research agendas communicated in the book Innovation and Accountability in Teacher Education (by ACU ILSTE academics Claire Wyatt—Smith and Lenore Adi...

New Appointments to Ramsay Program in Western Civilisation

ACU is delighted to announce the first two in a group of teaching appointments to the new Ramsay Program in Western Civilisation.

ACU’s Institute of Child Protection Studies part of new Global ...

ACU’s Institute of Child Protection Studies is part of a new Global Safeguarding Alliance (GSA) that will promote knowledge and worldwide exchange on safeguarding and t...

Australian and US students swim in the virtual global Shark Tan...

Investors armed with $80 million in virtual cash swooped on ambitious student startups as part of a “Shark Tank” styled assessment for budding Australian and US entrepr...

Campus life helps Daniel kick on

Joining an ACU Sport Club helped first year student Daniel Perinich meet other students when COVID-19 made it difficult to engage and have the normal university experie...

Educational Leaders and the project of professionalisation in e...

Educational Leaders in Australia were found to be highly motivated towards the professionalisation of the Early Education workforce, an aspect of their work that is ove...

ACU announces Director of Ramsay Program in Western Civilisatio...

ACU is delighted to announce the appointment of the inaugural Director of the ACU Ramsay Program in Western Civilisation, Professor Robert Carver, who will join ACU on ...

Research on Teaching and Practising Writing

Research shows gaps in the teaching of writing in a recent article in The Conversation.

Virtual Research Symposium – Onlife Learning

The Virtual Symposium on Onlife Learning in early childhood education occurring on Friday 20 November 2020, will hear about technology-enabled learning contexts relevan...

How our "brutal" climate is cooking kids' ability to learn

ACU clinical exercise physiologist Dr Phil Chapman supervised a simulation demonstrating how heat affects classroom learning for ABC series Big Weather (and how to surv...

Hub life a balancing act for finals bound Swift Tayla

Living within the strict confines of Queensland's biosecurity hub has not prevented NSW Swifts midcourter Tayla Fraser from meeting her Bachelor of Exercise and Sports ...

ACU study finds gender diverse students feel unsafe at school...

Gender diverse youth feel significantly less safe at school than other students but they trust adults to tackle sexual harassment and support them in risky situations, ...

Geoff Page is the winner of the 2020 ACU Prize for Poetry

Canberra-based poet Geoff Page is the 2020 winner of the ACU Prize for Poetry for his entry Jericho. His winning poem was selected ahead of Footprints by Fiona Lynch fr...

ACU climbs world university rankings

ACU continues to climb rankings among the top two per cent of universities in the world

Parents urged not to control or use threats to withdraw love on...

Teenagers with controlling-style parents experience a sharp drop in mental health and self-esteem, and the damage can be lasting, a world-first ACU study has found.

Special high-carb drinks offer little performance advantage or ...

Both elite and amateur athletes would get better performance bang for their buck using traditional carbohydrate drinks/sports foods rather than costly hydrogel drinks, ...

OT students empower budding Paralympians to dream big

A life-changing new program is giving young people of all abilities the confidence to develop an everlasting love of physical activity.

Why We Need Humanities Graduates in the Workforce

Australia's workforce, economy and society needs the capabilities of a humanities education: critical thinking, analytical and research skills, and the ability to grapp...

Shared parenting resources for coping during COVID-19 crisis

Separated or divorced parents normally grapple with countless issues, but the COVID-19 crisis means they face new difficulties negotiating shared care of children with ...

Eminent historians to join ACU's Institute for Humanities and S...

Internationally renowned historian of modern Russia, Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick FAHA, and leading early modern scholar of gender and emotions, Professor Susan Broomha...

New research centres

Seven new research centres will enhance ACU’s reputation in the arts, education, health, and theology and philosophy.

Gifted teachers inspire kids and snap ‘war zone’ perceptions ...

Inspiring Torres Strait Islanders with English as a second language is part of the toolkit for a new breed of teachers trained to work in Australia’s most challenging a...

Ramsay Centre-funded Western Civilisation degree planned for AC...

Australian Catholic University (ACU) expects to offer a new BA degree in Western Civilisation from 2021.

Humanities Academy President will head ACU’s new Humanities Ins...

Professor Joy Damousi FASSA FAHA has been appointed as the Director of ACU’s new Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences.

ACU makes strategic investment in OpenLearning

As part of its strong commitment to 21st century teaching practice and the digital transformation of learning, ACU will become the first Australian university to invest...

MacKillop Institute researchers among most highly cited

Five academic researchers from the Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research have been named in the 2019 Web of Science Global List of highly cited researchers.

School of Arts students don't Sweat It with a winning Big Idea...

Exercise has been proven to alleviate mental health problems but for many people suffering from depression or anxiety, the barriers are too great.

Victorian universities deliver outstanding ‘new generation’ of ...

A revolution is taking place across four Victorian universities where student teachers are now required to pass a rigorous new assessment in order to graduate.

$18,000 prize purse for the 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry

Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest poetry prizes, the 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry, with poets from all over the country competing for the coveted $10,000...

ACU research shows school suspension fails kids

Suspending students from school often does more harm than good and should be scrapped, new ACU research shows.

Kids who struggle to read face lifelong disadvantage: experts...

Low literacy levels in Australian children from disadvantaged backgrounds are setting up young people to continue the cycle of unemployment and socio-economic struggle,...

How do teachers get the technology balance right?

A new article in The Conversation co-authored by ILSTE Professor Kathy Mills and Christian Moro (Bond University), both with teaching backgrounds, opens up debate on th...

Literacy & teacher assessment receive major funding boost in AR...

ACU’s Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) has been awarded grants for two separate projects set to improve literacy and the reliability of tea...

Vice-Chancellor to lead ACU until 2022

ACU Senate has further renewed the contract for Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven until December 2022, University Chancellor the Honourable John Fahey...

Alternative schools are under-valued and under-funded

Australia’s alternative school system is an undervalued piece in the puzzle to solving the total disengagement of at-risk youth, according to an Australian Catholic Uni...

Top professionals switch to teaching: growing trend

Engineers, scientists and lawyers are just some of the professions leaving successful careers behind to become teachers across Australia, in a ‘career changer’ trend de...

Challenging schools offer best teaching rewards

Low socioeconomic (SES) schools offer the most rewarding work for dedicated teachers, according to an expert in how to teach disadvantaged students...

ACU leads on digital childhood

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) this week released a new practical resource for early childhood educators to help them navigate the use of digital technologies with you...

Kids have healthier hearts due to new school program

Cardiovascular disease risk in kids due to poor aerobic fitness has been cut by more than half in primary schools using a new online physical activity training program ...

Primary school teacher gets 3 million plus YouTube views

An Australian primary school teacher’s YouTube channel has passed more than three million views from its global fan base keen to watch his catchy teaching lessons set t...

Students give teachers a lesson

Students take the lead and provide lessons for teachers as Kids' Conference encourages learning from each other...

What you need to know about applying to teach

Answers to your questions about the changes to admission requirements for education courses in Victoria...

The healing power of art

Student artworks provide welcome respite for patients as part of a collaborative project with an international award-winning Arts and Health program.

Thousands of reasons to apply for an ACU scholarship

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