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Conversations with Islam (publish date: 15 Aug 2011)

Fasting during Ramadan, wearing the hijab, and the real  meaning of jihad are just some of the topics that will be tackled by Conversations with Islam on September 16  – an econference for high school students in years 10 to 12.

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Photography competition unites talented snappers (publish date: 03 Aug 2011)

Community Spirit is the theme of the Pixel Prize this year, a photography competition open to high school students in Queensland, Victoria and NSW.  » More

ACU philosophy student receives prestigious PESA award (publish date: 03 Aug 2011)

Australian Catholic University (ACU) PhD student Steven Stolz has received the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) doctoral scholarship award for 2011.
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ACU students to share faith at World Youth Day (publish date: 25 Jul 2011)

Eighteen-year-old Lucy Green is one of thousands of excited young people who will soon board a plane for the 26th World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations in Madrid.
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Deputy Prime Minister visits ACU Brisbane (publish date: 22 Jul 2011)

Federal Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan visited the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Brisbane Campus on 21 of July to tour the facilities and meet with staff and students.
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ACU purchases North Sydney tower (publish date: 22 Jul 2011)

Australian Catholic University this week exchanged contracts for the purchase of NCR House at 8–20 Napier Street, North Sydney. » More

Timorese women learning life skills (publish date: 11 Jul 2011)

Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Campus hosted two East Timorese women recently as part of the Timor Cards cooperative, a project which supports 56 Timorese women and their families.  » More

ACU staff recognised for learning and teaching excellence (publish date: 29 Jun 2011)

Seven Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff members have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to student learning with a 2011 Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation. » More

ACU TAFE partnership to improve uni access (publish date: 28 Jun 2011)

Access to a university accounting degree is now easier thanks to a new agreement signed by Australian Catholic University (ACU) and TAFE NSW. » More

Professor Michelle Campbell appointed Dean of Health Sciences (publish date: 24 Jun 2011)

Professor Michelle Campbell was this month appointed Executive Dean of Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
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Students issue a call to arms (publish date: 24 Jun 2011)

The fight against cancer will be front and centre at Northern University Games next month thanks to the 30-strong Australian Catholic University team.
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ACU researchers help former child migrants reconnect (publish date: 20 Jun 2011)

Researchers at Australian Catholic University (ACU) have received a share in more than $3 million to help reconnect Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants with their families. 
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Sky's the limit (publish date: 17 Jun 2011)

ACU graduate Heather Machin never knows what her day will bring. The 31-year-old is Director of Nursing for the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital (FEH), which brings together dedicated eye care professionals and aviators to give the gift of sight to developing countries around the world. » More

Ballarat racing identity awarded university's highest honour (publish date: 06 Jun 2011)

Ballarat solicitor and racing identity, Geoffrey Torney AM, was recently awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour, Doctor of the University.
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Research into impact of floods on pregnant women (publish date: 02 Jun 2011)

The 2011 Queensland floods have left a lasting impact on many within our community. » More

Renowned academic honoured, residence blessed (publish date: 31 May 2011)

Archbishop Dennis Hart has blessed Drake House during the official opening of Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) newest building, 24 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. » More

Adolescent smoking linked to school suspension (publish date: 27 May 2011)

A new study by researchers at Australian Catholic University (ACU) has shown that Year 7 students suspended from school are twice as likely to start smoking cigarettes 12 months later.  » More

Cigarette companies blowing smoke (publish date: 27 May 2011)

Thursday 26 May, 2011: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven has dismissed cigarette producers’ claims that enforcing plain cigarette packaging will infringe upon intellectual property and trademark rights. » More

Nursing research hopes for better health (publish date: 27 May 2011)

Thursday 26 May 2011: Tens of thousands of people could enjoy better health if Verena Schadewaldt realises her vision to empower nurses. » More

Jim Stynes awarded university's highest honour (publish date: 25 May 2011)

Melbourne Football Club president Jim Stynes OAM was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his service to the community, particularly in the areas of youth depression, homelessness and suicide. » More

Ambitious growth plans in place (publish date: 25 May 2011)

Professor Greg Craven, 16 May 2011: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has been making headlines from Tamworth to Tasmania recently, as the University which has experienced the biggest increase of undergraduate students in the country – growing by 36 per cent between 2009 and this year.
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PPI report reviews evidence on school choice (publish date: 25 May 2011)

19 May 2011: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Public Policy Institute (PPI) has released a research report, Choice and Values, prepared for the Independent Schools Council of Australia which examines the impact of choice on student achievement and equity and finds ample evidence for governments to continue to fund non-government schools.
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Students kick start uni career (publish date: 25 May 2011)

28 April 2011: A group of senior high school students recently kick started their tertiary education by participating in Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Uni Step Up program.
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PM confirms caps to be lifted in 2012 (publish date: 18 Apr 2011)

14 April 2011: Australian Catholic University (ACU) welcomes the confirmation from Prime Minister Julia Gillard that the cap on publicly funded university places will be lifted in 2012. » More

PPI report dispels private school equity myth (publish date: 15 Apr 2011)

A report by Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Public Policy Institute (PPI) has shown that non-government schools make a significant contribution to achieving a more equitable society by the quality of the education they provide. » More

Climate change activist awarded University’s highest honour (publish date: 11 Apr 2011)

Internationally acclaimed explorer and conservationist, Professor Tim Flannery, has been awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his contributions to environmental science and his advocacy for peace.

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ACU passes the gender test (publish date: 08 Mar 2011)

Tuesday 8th March, 2011: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is one of 98 organisations to have achieved EOWA Employer of Choice for Women status for 2011. » More

First visit to ACU for new Chair in Philosophy (publish date: 08 Mar 2011)

Tuesday 8th March, 2011: Professor Kevin Hart FAHA, chairman of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, will make his first visit to Australian Catholic University (ACU) this week since taking up the role of the Eric D’Arcy Chair in Philosophy.

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Ambitious growth plans in place at ACU (publish date: 07 Mar 2011)

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is gearing up for a huge year of growth in student and staff numbers, research output, campus facilities and course offerings. » More

ACU sets benchmark with paid parental leave for dads (publish date: 15 Feb 2011)

15 February, 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is on track to implement a new workplace agreement that will set the benchmark for parental leave provisions in Australia – by including dads as well. » More

ACU leads on strong enrolment figures (publish date: 07 Feb 2011)

7 February 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is strengthening its position as the university of choice for high-achieving students, and thwarting the national trend, by enrolling over its government allocation for a second successive year.

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ACU above world standard in theology research (publish date: 04 Feb 2011)

The quality of research at Australian Catholic University (ACU), especially in theology, has been recognised through the Federal Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative. » More

ACU to implement new Learning Management System (publish date: 03 Feb 2011)

27 January 2011: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has selected educational technology company Androgogic to help implement the new Learning Management Systems (LMS) Equella and Moodle.
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ACU education student awarded Australia Day honour (publish date: 31 Jan 2011)

26 January 2011: Brendan Davey, a primary education student at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has been named the City of Yarra Young Citizen of the Year. » More

Building bridges to policy makers (publish date: 21 Jan 2011)

4 December 2009: Academics from Australian Catholic University (ACU) recently participated in HASS on the Hill, an event allowing research, education or practice professionals to discuss the value of their work with Members of Parliament. » More

Mystery shopper ethics wins 3MT final (publish date: 20 Jan 2011)

8 December 2010: Sebastian Krook from the Faculty of Business, looking at the ethics of mystery shopping, was the inaugural winner of Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Three Minute Thesis Competition. » More

Professor Pauline Nugent appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (publish date: 19 Jan 2011)

19 January 2011: Professor Pauline Nugent, Dean of Health Sciences and former Victorian Businesswoman of the Year, has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Australian Catholic University (ACU), commencing February 2011. » More

Brisbane Flood Information for Students and Staff (publish date: 18 Jan 2011)

Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Campus reopened Monday after closing last week due to flood risk. Staff and students are advised to take particular care when travelling to and from campus. » More

ACU teams up with ecumenical Church research group, NCLS Research (publish date: 13 Jan 2011)

25 November 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has launched a new partnership with ecumenical Church research group, NCLS Research.

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Students pitch for summer skin care campaign (publish date: 06 Jan 2011)

17 December 2010: Skin care company Ella Bache has a wealth of new marketing ideas at its disposal after working with Australian Catholic University (ACU) business students on a summer skin care campaign.
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ACU partnership receives funds to close the gap (publish date: 29 Nov 2010)

26 November 2010: An Australian Catholic University (ACU) collaboration aimed at improving numeracy among Indigenous students in Victoria has received $947,000 as part of a Federal government effort to close the education gap.
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General Peter Cosgrove to be inaugurated as ACU Chancellor (publish date: 25 Nov 2010)

29 November 2010: Former Defence Force chief, General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC, was installed as the new Chancellor of Australian Catholic University (ACU) yesterday, during a ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. » More

ACU celebrates the launch of next generation MBA in intensive mode (publish date: 25 Nov 2010)

15 November 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has launched the new Master of Business Administration (MBA), which will be delivered in weekend intensive mode at the new state-of-the-art CBD campus in Spring Hill, Brisbane. » More

Minister breaks ground on ACU’s $75m health and wellbeing centre (publish date: 25 Nov 2010)

9 November 2010: Education Minister Bronwyn Pike broke ground today on Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) new energy efficient development in Fitzroy.

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Fitzroy Homework Support Program gets top marks (publish date: 25 Nov 2010)

3 November 2010: The Homework Support Program - run for children from refugee and disadvantaged backgrounds in Fitzroy - will receive $100,000 after winning the Schools First State Impact Award.
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Moments of pride for ACU in Rome (publish date: 01 Nov 2010)

1 November 2010: Staff and students from all six ACU campuses are back in Australia after a whirlwind visit to Rome to participate in the Mary MacKillop canonisation festivities.
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ACU students compete in Delhi (publish date: 12 Oct 2010)

Exercise science student and gymnast Ashleigh Brennan is among four Australian Catholic University (ACU) students and a recent graduate representing Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.
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New book reflects on Mary MacKillop’s national legacy (publish date: 11 Oct 2010)

Monday 11 October 2010: A book reflecting on the life and legacy of Mary MacKillop, In the land of larks and heroes: Australian Reflections on St Mary MacKillop, was launched on Friday 8 October at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Canberra campus. 
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Green light for ACU’s new energy efficient development (publish date: 06 Oct 2010)

6 October 2010: Development approval has been granted today for Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) $75 million expansion of its Melbourne Campus in Fitzroy. » More

Geelong FC president awarded University’s highest honour (publish date: 29 Sep 2010)

28 September 2010: Outgoing Geelong Football Club president Frank Costa OAM was today awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his life’s service to the people of his Church and the wider local community. » More

ACU commissions icon of Blessed Mary MacKillop (publish date: 28 Sep 2010)

9 September 2010: Professor Greg Craven, Vice-Chancellor at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has received an icon of Blessed Mary MacKillop by renowned iconographer Michael Galovic.
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ACU performance team on song for the Vatican (publish date: 28 Sep 2010)

15 September 2010: A team of staff and students from all six Australian Catholic University (ACU) campuses are busy rehearsing a concert depicting the life of Blessed Mary MacKillop - which they will perform in Rome on the eve of her canonisation. » More

Catholic organisations collaborate on international aid (publish date: 17 Sep 2010)

14 September 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU), Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) and Caritas Australia and have joined to establish the Catholic Alliance for International Development (CAID). » More

ACU sponsors Eureka prize for The Responsible Scientist (publish date: 30 Aug 2010)

18 August 2010: The 2010 Australian Catholic University Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics was last night awarded to Dr John Forge, for his research on the social, moral and legal responsibilities faced by scientists. » More

ACU a star performer in universities guide (publish date: 16 Aug 2010)

10 August 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has received the highest rating for Indigenous Participation in The Good Universities Guide for 2011.
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Life, leadership and soccer in East Timor (publish date: 27 Jul 2010)

26 July 2010: Nathan McLean was one of six exercise science students from Australian Catholic University (ACU) who recently returned from implementing a community soccer program in East Timor.
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Professor Gabrielle McMullen to retire (publish date: 26 Jul 2010)

23 July 2010: Professor Gabrielle McMullen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has announced she will retire after 15 years with ACU. » More

ACU staff recognised for learning and teaching excellence (publish date: 15 Jul 2010)

12 July 2010: Six Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff members have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to student learning with a 2010 Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation.
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ACU academics awarded prestigious Fellowship (publish date: 09 Jul 2010)

9 July 2010: Professor Marie Emmitt, Dean of Education at Australian Catholic University (ACU), and Adjunct Professor Dr Anne Benjamin, have both been awarded Fellowships of the Australian College of Educators. » More

The Call to Arms at Uni Games (publish date: 09 Jul 2010)

9 July 2010: The Regional University Games held around the country last week were well-represented by more than 150 Australian Catholic University (ACU) students from all six campuses. » More

Brisbane undergraduate named Student of the Year (publish date: 01 Jul 2010)

30 June 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) nursing student Helen (Yilin) Liu has been named the Higher Education Student of the Year, in the Queensland-China Education and Training Awards program for Excellence. » More

ACU lecturer inducted into AFL Hall of Fame (publish date: 08 Jun 2010)

7 June 2010: Dr Ross Smith, former St Kilda great and Senior Lecturer at Australian Catholic University (ACU) has been inducted into the Australian Football League’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Melbourne. » More

ACU Indigenous Unit wins Premier’s Reconciliation Award (publish date: 28 May 2010)

28 May 2010: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Indigenous Unit and Mt St Michael's College, Ashgrove, were last night awarded the Premier’s Reconciliation Award by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.
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General Peter Cosgrove appointed Chancellor of ACU (publish date: 25 May 2010)

25 May 2010: Former Defence Force chief, General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Australian Catholic University (ACU). » More

Gearing up for The Big Event (publish date: 21 May 2010)

21 May 2010: Immaculee Ilibagiza, author and survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, will be the keynote speaker at The Big Event 2010 (TBE2010) in July, a four-day national conference to be held at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Melbourne Campus. » More

ACU Indigenous Unit nominated for reconciliation award (publish date: 21 May 2010)

20 May 2010: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Indigenous Unit and Mt St Michael's College, Ashgrove, have been announced as finalists in the 2010 Reconciliation Awards for Business. » More

Yalbalinga students arrive at ACU (publish date: 21 May 2010)

10 May 2010: More than 100 Indigenous students from around the country arrived at Australian Catholic University’s Strathfield Campus recently for their residential week. » More

ACU delivers leadership program for overseas educators (publish date: 12 May 2010)

5 May 2010: The Centre for Creative and Authentic Leadership at Australian Catholic University (ACU) has joined with AusAID to deliver a leadership program for educators from South East Asia in educational leadership positions. » More

ACU student collects world championship silver (publish date: 03 May 2010)

28 April 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) student Carly Griffith collected a silver medal at the recent World University Cross Country Championships in Kingston, Canada.
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I can fix homelessness... trust me (publish date: 23 Apr 2010)

21 April 2010: Dr Gary Johns of Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Public Policy Institute (PPI) will explore the policy problems surrounding homelessness at a Sydney Convention Centre event next Tuesday. » More

ACU surges ahead in research output (publish date: 22 Apr 2010)

21 April 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has recorded one of the fastest growths in research publications, at more than 14 per cent a year over the period 2004-2008. » More

Top tier graduates selected for CEO program (publish date: 19 Apr 2010)

16 April 2010: Education graduates from Australian Catholic University (ACU) have been awarded 28 of 50 places in the Targeted Graduate Teacher Employment Program, offered by the Catholic Education Office (CEO), Sydney. » More

ACUmates for Melbourne and North Sydney (publish date: 14 Apr 2010)

9 April 2010: ACU’s Melbourne and North Sydney campuses recently launched ACUmates, a new social program aimed at linking international and local students through a variety of fun and inclusive events and activities. » More

Clancy Prize for religious art showcases Catholic school talent (publish date: 29 Mar 2010)

23 March 2010: Gavin Lacanillo, a former St Mary’s Cathedral College student, was this month named the winner of The Clancy Prize Religious Art Exhibition at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Strathfield Campus.
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Adventure on board the Young Endeavour (publish date: 26 Mar 2010)

23 March 2010: For Jessica Cannane, a student at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Ballarat Campus, stepping aboard the tall ship Young Endeavour was a dream come true. » More

ACU offers country kids a helping hand (publish date: 26 Mar 2010)

22 March 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has joined forces with the Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEFA) to help commencing students from regional areas. » More

Well-readhead: First day of school (publish date: 05 Mar 2010)

24 February 2010: ABC journalist Leigh Sales attends the first day of school with ACU graduate Dominique Goode. » More

New ACU Chair to research Catholic education in the 21st century (publish date: 02 Mar 2010)

2 March 2010: A new national Chair in Identity and Curriculum in Catholic Education Campaign will be launched this month at Australian Catholic University (ACU). » More

ACU proud to sponsor young journalists (publish date: 01 Mar 2010)

10 February 2010: Australian Catholic University (ACU), in conjunction with Australian Catholics magazine, is proud to sponsor the 2010 Young Journalist Award. » More

New ACU Student Senator to focus on the student experience (publish date: 22 Feb 2010)

19 February 2010: Michael Villella, the new Student Senator at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has big plans for his fourth and final year of study. » More

ACU art lecturer wins NYC studio residency (publish date: 18 Feb 2010)

17 February 2010: Dr Catherine Bell, Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design Course Coordinator and Art Lecturer at ACU’s Melbourne Campus, has been awarded a prestigious studio residency in New York City by The Australia Council for the Arts.
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Orientation Week kicks off at ACU (publish date: 16 Feb 2010)

15 February 2010: Orientation Week at Australian Catholic University’s six campuses begins today, with hundreds of students expected to take part in the week-long festivities. » More

Father Frank Brennan appointed advocate for disadvantaged (publish date: 09 Feb 2010)

9 February 2010: Father Frank Brennan, Jesuit priest and Professor of Law at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has been appointed an official advocate to raise awareness and drive change for the health and welfare of disadvantaged Australians. » More

Premiership coach heads back to university (publish date: 03 Feb 2010)

3 February 2010: Four-time premiership coach David Parkin will feature as a guest lecturer for Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Bachelor of High Performance (Sport and Business). » More

Intergenerational Report avoids hard policy decisions (publish date: 02 Feb 2010)

2 February 2010: The third Commonwealth Intergenerational Report for managing Australia’s ageing population has been labelled a "big disappointment” by Professor Scott Prasser, Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute at Australian Catholic University (ACU). » More

Australia Day honour for ACU Christian Brother (publish date: 29 Jan 2010)

26 January 2010:  Professor Jude Butcher cfc, Director of the Institute for Advancing Community Engagement (IACE) at Australian Catholic University (ACU), was awarded an Australia Day honour this week. » More

ACU graduate named QLD Young Australian of the Year 2010 (publish date: 13 Jan 2010)

12 January 2009: Jean Madden, who graduated from Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Campus in Arts, Education and Theology, has been named the 2010 Queensland Young Australian of the Year. » More

Mary MacKillop to become Australia's first Saint (publish date: 07 Jan 2010)

21 December, 2009: Australian Catholic University joins the Sisters of Saint Joseph in celebrating the anticipated canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop, after her second miracle was confirmed by Pope Benedict XVI. » More

ACU helps applicants make an informed decision (publish date: 09 Dec 2009)

9 December 2009: It's 'change of preference time of the year', when prospective higher education students get the chance to reconsider the choices they've made and look at other new and exciting opportunities. » More

ACU student chosen to return Papal Icon to Rome (publish date: 02 Dec 2009)

2 December 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) student, Christine Tesch, has been chosen as a member of the delegation travelling to Rome this month to return the Icon of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom. » More

A voice from the deep: life and death aboard the HMAS Sydney II (publish date: 26 Nov 2009)

25 November 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) graduate, Dr Robert Hoskin, has launched a book and art exhibition reflecting on the life of his uncle, Edward Hunter McHaffie, who died in Australias worst naval disaster. » More

Up, Up and Away film launched (publish date: 24 Nov 2009)

24 November 2009: A film documenting the journeys of five young people with Down Syndrome as they realise their hopes and dreams was launched recently at the Sydney Opera House. » More

Survey reveals Australian nurses are underemployed (publish date: 24 Nov 2009)

23 November 2009: A new survey carried out with assistance from Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff has found that Australia is failing to make best use of nurse practitioners within the health system. » More

ACU trials cybersafety training for pre-service teachers (publish date: 23 Nov 2009)

23 November 2009: The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has trialled a new cybersafety professional development program for pre-service teachers at Australian Catholic University (ACU). » More

ACU academic wins Australian Award for University Teaching (publish date: 10 Nov 2009)

6 November 2009: Associate Professor Maureen Walsh from Australian Catholic University (ACU) has received a 2009 Australian Award for University Teaching. » More

Study shows calcium and vitamin D supplements improve bone health (publish date: 06 Nov 2009)

6 November 2009: A study led by Dr David Greene, Lecturer in Exercise Science at Australian Catholic University, has shown that calcium and vitamin D supplements improve bone health in young girls. » More

ACU graduate awarded University's highest honour (publish date: 05 Nov 2009)

2 November 2009: Fifty five students graduated recently from the Catholic Teachers College in Baucau, East Timor, where they completed education degrees in collaboration with Australian Catholic University (ACU). » More

Study looks at young people in families where the use of drugs and alcohol is an issue (publish date: 04 Nov 2009)

14 September 2009: An increasing number of children and young people in Australia come from families affected by issues with alcohol and drugs.
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Research looks at the schools parents choose (publish date: 27 Oct 2009)

27 October 2009: Dr Joy Kennedy, senior education lecturer at Australian Catholic University's (ACU) Brisbane Campus (McAuley at Banyo), is set to discover the factors which determine a parents' choice of school for their children. » More

First preference applications on the rise at ACU (publish date: 23 Oct 2009)

22 October 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is strengthening its position as the university of choice for high-achieving students, with applications for bachelors degrees up 20.7 per cent nationally on this time last year.
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$2 million funding boost for University facilities (publish date: 21 Oct 2009)

21 October 2009: Physiotherapy facilities at Australian Catholic Universitys (ACU) Brisbane Campus will be boosted by a Federal Government funding injection of more than $2 million over two years. » More

ACU student is ACT Business Woman of the Year (publish date: 14 Oct 2009)

13 October 2009: Veronica Wensing , a student at Australian Catholic Universitys (ACU) Canberra Campus  has been named  2009  Telstra Australian Capital Territory Business Woman of the Year. » More

ACU students top of the class at Uni Games (publish date: 13 Oct 2009)

8 October 2009: Australian Catholic University's (ACU) men's AFL team won gold this month at the 2009 Australian University Games. » More

Australian General awarded University’s highest honour (publish date: 13 Oct 2009)

30 September 2009: Immediate former chief of the Defence Force, General Peter Cosgrove, AC, MC was yesterday awarded Australian Catholic Universitys (ACU) highest honour, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to the Australian and international community in times of peace and of conflict. » More

ACU philosopher marks anniversary with public lecture (publish date: 12 Oct 2009)

6 October 2009: Professor Raimond Gaita, Foundation Professor of Philosophy at Australian Catholic University (ACU), presented the inaugural ACT Councils Rights of the Child Lecture to mark the 90th anniversary of Save the Children. » More

ACU academic is Victorian Business Woman of the Year (publish date: 07 Oct 2009)

6 October 2009: Professor Pauline Nugent, Dean of Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has been named 2009 Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year. » More

Theology book takes out top prize (publish date: 25 Sep 2009)

22 September 2009: Dr Alan Cadwallader, a Biblical Studies lecturer at Australian Catholic University's (ACU) Canberra Campus, has won the Lynlea Rogers Australasian Theological Book of the Year award. » More

2009 Social Justice Statement (publish date: 24 Sep 2009)

17 September 2009: ACU Strathfield Campus hosted the 2009 Social Justice Statement launch of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference last Wednesday. » More

ACU professor among the nation's best (publish date: 23 Sep 2009)

18 September 2009: Professor Pauline Nugent, Dean of Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has been named a finalist in the Telstra Business Womens Awards in the Community and Government sector. » More

ACU launches Master of Social Work (publish date: 22 Sep 2009)

17 September 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has launched its newest postgraduate degree, the Master of Social Work. » More

Law professor appointed Associate Vice-Chancellor (publish date: 15 Sep 2009)

15 September 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Professor John Devereux to the position of Associate Vice-Chancellor (Brisbane). » More

Brisbane gets much needed physiotherapy (publish date: 15 Sep 2009)

10 September 2009: Australian Catholic University's (ACU) Brisbane Campus has launched its newest degree, the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. » More

NSW Governor launches child protection initiative (publish date: 11 Sep 2009)

9 September 2009: New South Wales Governor Marie Bashir launched a child protection initiative at Australian Catholic University's (ACU) Strathfield Campus today, as part of Child Protection Week. » More

AFL greats on hand to launch coaches' degree (publish date: 08 Sep 2009)

21 August 2009: President of the AFL Coaches Association, Mr Kevin Sheedy, and Chairman of the AFL Commission, Mr Mike Fitzpatrick, were special guests at the launch of Australian Catholic Universitys (ACU) newest degree today. » More

World leader in neuroethics scoops Eureka Prize (publish date: 03 Sep 2009)

20 August 2009: Dr Neil Levy, world leader in a new area of philosophy known as neuroethics, was this week announced as the 2009 winner of The Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics, sponsored by Australian Catholic University (ACU). » More

ACU a star performer in universities guide (publish date: 18 Aug 2009)

12 August 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has achieved a number of coveted 'five-star' performance ratings in the 2010 edition of The Good Universities Guide. » More

Pixel Prize winners united by talent (publish date: 17 Aug 2009)

14 August 2009: The theme of Unity was conveyed in diverse and imaginative ways by the winners of Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Pixel Prize, a photography competition open to high school students in Queensland, Victoria and NSW. » More

ACU bioethicist first Australian to be awarded prestigious Fellowship (publish date: 14 Aug 2009)

13 August 2009: A lecturer and bioethicist in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has become the first registered nurse and first Australian to be awarded the prestigious Edmund Pellegrino Fellowship at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. » More

UN volunteer award and grant for ACU staffer (publish date: 31 Jul 2009)

15 July 2009: Life will be made a little easier for communities in South Vietnam thanks to the hard work of Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff member Elizabeth Tracey, and a $20,000 grant from the United Nations Volunteers (UNV). » More

Pope names ACU professor to Theological Commission (publish date: 31 Jul 2009)

29 July 2009: Professor Anthony Kelly CSsR, Professor of Theology at Australian Catholic University (ACU), has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to the International Theological Commission for a further five years. » More

Close ties: Blessed Mary MacKillop and Australian Catholic University (publish date: 27 Jul 2009)

24 July 2009:The centenary of the death of Blessed Mary MacKillop, a woman whose name has become synonymous with great vision, outstanding holiness and heroic character, will be commemorated on Saturday, 8 August. » More

Photography competition unites talented snappers (publish date: 21 Jul 2009)

20 July 2009: Unity is the theme of Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Pixel Prize this year, a photography competition open to high school students in Queensland, Victoria and NSW. » More

Breaking down barriers to higher education (publish date: 08 Jul 2009)

2 July 2009: Campbelltown resident Steven Foster was once among those Australians for whom tertiary level education was not an option. Last week however he was one of the first students to complete a Certificate in Liberal Studies through the Clemente Australia Program at Campbelltown’s St Vincent De Paul Nagle Centre. » More

ACU student scoops art prize and solo exhibition (publish date: 03 Jul 2009)

3 July 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) art student, Matt Tsourdalakis, has won the Frankston Arts Centre Artist Developmental Award for his video entry. » More

ACU appoints dean of Theology and Philosophy (publish date: 03 Jul 2009)

1 July 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Professor Anne Hunt as Faculty Dean of Theology and Philosophy. » More

Wednesday lectures tackle morality, law and politics in Gaza (publish date: 29 Jun 2009)

4 June 2009: A free public lecture series run by Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) School of Philosophy will feature some of Australia’s biggest names in philosophy, international law, Jewish affairs and anthropology - tackling morality, law and politics in Gaza. » More

New building to cater for rising student numbers (publish date: 24 Jun 2009)

23 June 2009: A ceremony was held recently to officially open the newest building at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Campus. » More

ACU project funds education programs in India (publish date: 11 Jun 2009)

9 June 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will contribute more than $180,000 over the next three years to support major education projects in the south Indian state of Kerala. » More

Swine influenza information (publish date: 03 Jun 2009)

3 June 2009: Swine flu, also known as swine influenza or influenza A (H1N1) virus, is a contagious respiratory disease. Swine flu is usually found in pigs, however a new strain of the virus which affects humans, also called H1N1 influenza, was recently identified and is thought to have started in Mexico. » More

ACU professor called to join UN discussion group on ageing (publish date: 29 May 2009)

29 May 2009: A professor of ageing at Australian Catholic University (ACU) was one of only 12 health professionals from around the world invited to join a United Nations group in Germany this month, discussing older people’s rights. » More

Theologians and economists attempt to make sense of global financial crisis (publish date: 27 May 2009)

27 May 2009: A group of theologians and economists based at Australian Catholic University (ACU) have been awarded a grant of $US 30,000 for a transdisciplinary enquiry into the current economic and financial crisis – using the work of Bernard Lonergan. » More

ACU Public Policy Institute assigned leader (publish date: 27 May 2009)

20 May 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Canberra Campus has announced the appointment of Professor Scott Prasser as Foundation Executive Director and Professor of the Public Policy Institute. » More

Research project seeks to improve the lives of single parent, low-income families (publish date: 21 May 2009)

29 April 2009: The Institute of Child Protection Studies (ICPS) based at Australian Catholic University (ACU) presented its findings on the day-to-day experiences of vulnerable parents with low incomes, and how they use services in Canberra – today at the ACT Children’s Plan Community Network Forum. » More

Study shows methamphetamine abusers struggle to detect emotion (publish date: 19 May 2009)

19 May 2009: Methamphetamine abusers find it hard to read expressions on people’s faces and therefore struggle to detect emotion in others, a new joint study at Australian Catholic University (ACU) has found. » More

Looking closely at the life of an underestimated man (publish date: 15 May 2009)

15 May 2009: The remarkable life of Australia’s fifth Prime Minister and one of the nation’s greatest reformers has been impeccably sourced and explored by Professor Peter Bastian in his recently launched book Andrew Fisher: An Underestimated Man. » More

Blankets for fire victims arrive in time for winter (publish date: 14 May 2009)

14 May 2009: Blankets of friendship knitted by Australian Catholic University (ACU) Canberra Campus staff, students, friends and families have been delivered to those affected by the Victorian bushfires. » More

Study shows staff bullying commonplace in Australian schools (publish date: 11 May 2009)

12 May 2009: The first national online survey into staff bullying in Australian schools has shown that a staggering 99.6 per cent of participants have experienced some form of bullying in the workplace. » More

Study shows one in four school children has experienced cyberbullying (publish date: 11 May 2009)

8 May 2009: One in four school children has experienced cyberbullying, according to research carried out at Australian Catholic University's (ACU) Canberra Campus. » More

Honour for Catholic education leader (publish date: 11 May 2009)

5 May 2009: Catholic education leader James Terence Synan was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour this week, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Catholic education in Victoria as a whole, and in particular his own Diocese of Sale. » More

AFL coaching legend awarded University's highest honour (publish date: 07 May 2009)

5 May 2009: Essendon legend Kevin Sheedy AM was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour today, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his contributions to community and youth work in sport - particularly for his work with Indigenous Australians. » More

Eminent orthopaedic surgeon awarded University's highest honour (publish date: 07 May 2009)

5 May 2009: Eminent orthopaedic surgeon Dr Brendan Dooley was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour today, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to health care for over 50 years– in particular to surgical training standards, medical indemnity reform and to lowering trauma rates with compulsory seatbelt legislation. » More

Priest, philosopher and ethicist awarded University's highest honour (publish date: 07 May 2009)

4 May 2009: Jesuit priest Father Bill Uren was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour today in Melbourne, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his leadership and contributions in the area of bioethics. » More

Opportunities in China arise from new joint agreement (publish date: 29 Apr 2009)

9 April 2009: A new agreement between Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Capital Medical University (CMU), Beijing, will foster research programs between the two institutions, give students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, and establish a collaborative Master of Rehabilitation program. » More

Exhibition presents African history you can wear (publish date: 29 Apr 2009)

28 April 2009: An exhibition celebrating African cultures and their unique textiles opened at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Strathfield Campus art gallery recently. » More

Josephite nun awarded honorary doctorate (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

1 April 2009: Josephite nun Sister Joan Healy was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour yesterday, Doctor of the University, in recognition of her significant contributions to social work, particularly in supporting community-based care for children and families in need, both in Australia and overseas. » More

Tireless campaigner awarded University’s highest honour (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

1 April 2009: Tireless campaigner Patricia Burke AM was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour yesterday, Doctor of the University, in recognition of her compassionate contribution to social justice through her work with Caritas Australia and other Catholic organisations. » More

Former NSW Ombudsman and Chief Magistrate awarded University’s highest honour (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

1 April 2009: Former Ombudsman and Chief Magistrate of NSW, David Landa OAM, was awarded Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) highest honour this week, Doctor of the University, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to social justice, service to the law and his special contribution to the Catholic Church. » More

Honorary doctorate for Brigidine Sister (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

1 April 2009: Sister Angela Ryan, Executive Director of Professional Standards for the Australian Catholic Church, received an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University (ACU) at the Canberra graduation ceremony last week. » More

Three generations of VC’s congratulate long-standing staff member (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

1 April 2009: Three generations of Australian Catholic University (ACU) vice-chancellors were reunited yesterday to congratulate long-standing staff member Janette Buckley, who was awarded the honorary degree of Master of Arts. » More

ACU appoints new Foundation Professor of Midwifery (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

1 April 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Mater Mothers’ Hospital have appointed Dr Sue Kildea as Foundation Professor of Midwifery, based at the Hospital and the University's Brisbane Campus. » More

Clancy Prize celebrates a decade of young talent (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

31 March 2009: The 10th annual Clancy Prize art exhibition was opened at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Strathfield Campus recently, showcasing an impressive level of creative talent among Sydney art students. » More

Papal Icon arrives at ACU (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

27 March 2009: After nine years travelling to every corner of the world – from Russia and Slovakia to Ecuador and Peru, the Icon of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom has finally arrived at Australian Catholic University (ACU). » More

ACU sponsors $10,000 prize for ethics research (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

27 March 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will again encourage the nation's best ethics research as part of the 2009 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. » More

University shares winning tips on health of apprentice jockeys (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

24 March 2009: PhD student SarahJane Cullen from Dublin City University in Ireland is studying the health of apprentice jockeys, and has been in Australia getting tips from Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Centre of Physical Activity Across the Lifespan (CoPAAL). » More

ACU holds Catholic Education Week seminar (publish date: 17 Mar 2009)

17 March 2009: Catholic Education Week with the theme 'footsteps of St Paul' is being celebrated across Melbourne from March 14-20.  Australian Catholic University (ACU) is sponsoring the week and held a special seminar recently to celebrate. » More

Taking a look at being Catholic in an Australian context (publish date: 17 Mar 2009)

17 March 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will host a colloquium looking at the common concern to Catholic agencies across all sectors - how to be authentically Catholic within our Australian social and cultural context. » More

Professor shares social and psychological impacts of deadly bushfires (publish date: 17 Mar 2009)

17 March 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) acting Canberra Campus dean, Professor Peter Camilleri, will present the results of a study into Canberra's post-bushfires recovery at the World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine in Vancouver in May this year. » More

Homework Club helps disadvantaged children (publish date: 12 Mar 2009)

12 March 2009: The Atherton Gardens Homework Club in Fitzroy has commenced again this year with Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Bachelor of Education students volunteering as tutors to help 90 primary school aged children from refugee backgrounds. » More

ACU commencing student numbers soar (publish date: 11 Mar 2009)

9 March 2009: The number of new students taking up degrees at Australian Catholic University (ACU) this year has soared, with an increase of 28 per cent across the country. » More

Nursing graduate awarded operational medals for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (publish date: 09 Mar 2009)

9 March 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) nursing graduate, Georgie Hodgson, has come a long way from working in a suburban Melbourne nursing home. » More

ACU and Trinity Theological College unite in a sharing of resources (publish date: 02 Mar 2009)

26 February 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Uniting Church’s Trinity Theological College signed an agreement yesterday pledging a sharing of teaching, resources and research. » More

Ross Fitzgerald joins ACU National (publish date: 27 Feb 2009)

10 November 2008: Leading historian, social and political commentator, writer and broadcaster, Professor Ross Fitzgerald has joined Australian Catholic University (ACU National) as a part-time Professorial Fellow within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. » More

ACU arts lecturer named as Wynne Prize finalist (publish date: 26 Feb 2009)

26 February 2009: In the comic strip Captain America is agile, buff and larger than life. In Alasdair Macintyre's world however he is a little leaner, a lot smaller, and African American. The Visual Arts Lecturer at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Campus was this week named as one of the finalists in the Wynne Prize, for his sculpture of Captain America. » More

Early achievers make their university debut (publish date: 24 Feb 2009)

23 February 2009: Students accepted into Australian Catholic University's (ACU) new Early Achievers' Program attended welcome events around the country this month. » More

Victorian bushfires (publish date: 16 Feb 2009)

12 February 2009: Vice-Chancellor of Australia Catholic University (ACU), Professor Greg Craven, said he was shocked and saddened at the devastation wreaked by the Victorian bushfires over the past few days. » More

ACU features in community TV's 'night of nights' (publish date: 09 Feb 2009)

9 February 2009: Staff and students from Australian Catholic University's (ACU) Melbourne campus have been nominated for several awards in the 2009 Antenna Awards - the Australian community television sector's 'night of nights'. » More

Healing Gathering Possum Skin Cloak Exhibition opening (publish date: 06 Feb 2009)

6 February 2009: An exhibition presenting the Healing Gathering Possum Skin Cloak, along with work from the Winja Ulupna Aboriginal Art Access Program was officially opened by Aboriginal Elder Aunty Jacko at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Gallery on Tuesday 20 January. » More

Topical issues debated at Bioethics Colloquium (publish date: 06 Feb 2009)

6 February 2009: The fifth National Colloquium for Catholic Bioethicists was officially opened on Sunday 25 January at Australian Catholic University (ACU) by Pro Vice Chancellor Gabrielle McMullen. » More

Student numbers rise for ACU teaching degrees (publish date: 05 Feb 2009)

4 February 2009: The number of students applying to study teaching degrees at Australian Catholic University (ACU) in NSW has hit a new high this year, with more than 600 new students expected to enrol in education programs. » More

ACU National graduates sign up for seminary (publish date: 29 Jan 2009)

29 January 2009: This time last year, Australian Catholic University (ACU National) graduates Christian Stephens and Lewi Barakat were hitting the beach and partying with their friends. Now the 24-year-olds are preparing to enter the seminary in Sydney where they will spend the next seven years studying to become priests. » More

Graduate nurses attend pinning ceremony (publish date: 22 Jan 2009)

16 January 2009: More than 400 nursing students graduating from Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) North Sydney campus attended a pinning ceremony today to welcome them into the nursing profession. » More

ACU National sponsors debate on ethical issues in care of ageing and end of life (publish date: 22 Jan 2009)

22 January 2009: Academics from the Australian Catholic University (ACU National) will join bioethicists from around Australia at the National Colloquium for Catholic Bioethicists in Melbourne this weekend. » More

Father Frank Brennan to lead human rights consultation panel (publish date: 13 Jan 2009)

9 January 2009: Jesuit priest and Professor of Law at Australian Catholic University (ACU National), Father Frank Brennan, has been appointed to lead a Government consultation panel on whether the country needs a bill of rights. » More

Aged Care Professor awarded grant for euthanasia study (publish date: 08 Jan 2009)

8 January 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Aged Care Associate Professor, Dr Fran McInerney, has been awarded a $50,000 grant to explore Victorian Division 1 Registered Nurses' perceptions of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. » More

ACU student meets Pope Benedict XVI (publish date: 07 Jan 2009)

Wednesday 7 January: When Australian Catholic University (ACU) student Vanessa Forcella began her degree several years ago, she never imagined that meeting His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI would be on the cards. » More

Deputy PM visits Melbourne campus (publish date: 18 Dec 2008)

18 December 2008: Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, visited Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) Melbourne Campus yesterday following the release of the Bradley review of higher education. » More

Vice-chancellor comments on Bradley review: Educated guess has its risks (publish date: 18 Dec 2008)

18 December 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven, comments on the Review of Australian Higher Education report, led by Professor Denise Bradley. This article appeared in The Age on Thursday 18 December 2008. » More

ACU wins two business and higher ed (B-HERT) awards (publish date: 11 Dec 2008)

27 November 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has won two of the seven prestigious 2008 Business / Higher Education Round Table (B-HERT) awards. » More

Nursing and midwifery research centre opens (publish date: 11 Dec 2008)

11 December 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven recently hosted the launch of the University's Faculty of Health Science's newest collaborative research centre, the National Centre for Clinical Outcomes Research, Nursing and Midwifery (NaCCOR). » More

AUQA Audit finds ACU National inclusive and pursuing excellence (publish date: 11 Dec 2008)

3 December 2008: An audit report by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) has commended Australian Catholic University for its highly supportive student environment, the outcomes it has achieved for Indigenous students and its positive engagement with the community. » More

Students Volunteer for Homeless World Cup Training (publish date: 11 Dec 2008)

8 December November 2008: A group of exercise science students from the Melbourne Campus (St Patrick's) volunteered as sport trainers at the recent Homeless World Cup at Birrarung Mar, hosted by the Big Issue Australia. » More

Joint project to share Catholic Church 'treasures' world wide (publish date: 10 Dec 2008)

Sydney, 10 December 2008: A joint project to make important church documents accessible online has been launched by Church Resources and Australian Catholic University (ACU National). » More

ACU: National leader in preference increases (publish date: 09 Dec 2008)

25 November 2008: National preference reports confirm that Australian Catholic University (ACU National) shows a sector leading increase in both first and overall preferences, a percentage increase greater than any university in Australia. » More

Blessed Mary MacKillop 'comes home' to ACU National: Cardinal Pell unveils sculpture (publish date: 24 Nov 2008)

13 November 2008: Archbishop of Sydney His Eminence Cardinal George Pell has unveiled a sculpture of Blessed Mary MacKillop at the Australian Catholic University's (ACU) North Sydney (MacKillop) Campus. » More

Forum reveals human face of climate change (publish date: 03 Nov 2008)

3 November 2008: The human reality of climate change hit home recently, as Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands spoke about the devastating effects rising sea levels are having on their communities at a forum organised by the Pacific Calling Partnership, and hosted by ACU National's Strathfield campus (Mount Saint Mary). » More

ACU study investigates winning health in apprentice jockeys (publish date: 15 Oct 2008)

15 October 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) research into the health of apprentice jockeys has uncovered "compromised bone health" but "superior psychological health". » More

'Mao's last dancer' receives ACU honorary doctorate (publish date: 23 Apr 2008)

23 April 2008: Internationally acclaimed dancer, author, businessman and inspirational speaker Li Cunxin has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Australian Catholic University (ACU) at its Sydney Arts and Sciences graduation ceremony at the State Theatre yesterday.

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ACU and RSL LifeCare renew Chair of Ageing (publish date: 10 Apr 2008)

10 April 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Vice Chancellor Greg Craven and Chairman of the Board of RSL LifeCare Rod White renewed their commitment to fully fund the Chair of Ageing at the University's North Sydney Campus (Mackillop) this week. » More

Research finds keys to keeping youth in church (publish date: 03 Apr 2008)

3 April 2008: Following Census reports identifying a sharp decline in youth and religious affiliation in the last decade, Australian Catholic University (ACU) has established a research study into the triggers that maintain a connection between young people and the church.
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ACU sends three experts to 2020 Summit (publish date: 01 Apr 2008)

1 April 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Vice Chancellor Professor Greg Craven will join legal studies Professor Frank Brennan and Canberra Social Work PhD student Christine King at the Prime Minister’s 2020 Summit in Canberra this month. » More

ACU hosts international sports and exercise science conference (publish date: 25 Mar 2008)

25 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will be hosting the 2008 Conference of the Australian Association for Sport and Exercise Science (AAESS), incorporating Sports Dieticians Australia (SDA), at its Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick’s) from 27-30 March.  » More

ACU hosts national Catholic identity roundtable (publish date: 17 Mar 2008)

17 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will welcome other key Catholic agencies from across the health, education and social services sectors to the second Colloquium on Mission and Identity in Church-Based Organisations, taking place from 26-28 March at ACU’s Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick’s).  » More

ACU National hosts Muslim student experience book launch (publish date: 14 Mar 2008)

14 March 2008: As the first book of its kind in the country on Muslim student experiences, The Australian Muslim Student will be launched at the Australian Catholic University’s (ACU National) Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s) next Monday.  » More

ACU study peeks into the minds of binge drinkers (publish date: 13 Mar 2008)

13 March 2008: In step with the federal government’s $53 million pledge to combat binge drinking, Australian Catholic University (ACU) researcher Dr. Rivka Witenberg has conducted two significant studies examining binge drinking behaviour patterns in young adults.  » More

ACU appoints new director of teaching advancement (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

6 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Professor Yoni Ryan as the new director of the Institute for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (IATL).  » More

ACU and Stride Foundation launch innovative peer support program (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

5 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Ballarat Campus (Aquinas) in collaboration with Stride Foundation will present awards of recognition to students from the newly-established Peer Leadership Network, which aims to ease the growing pressures on tertiary students. » More

World renowned globalisation specialist speaks at ACU (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

4 March 2008: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Institute for Advancing Community Engagement is proud to welcome world renowned globalisation, economics and inter-faith specialist Dr. Kamran Mofid to the Strathfield Campus (Mount Saint Mary) for a special guest lecture.  » More

ACU appoints two new Professors of inter-religious dialogue (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

3 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Rabbi John Levi AM and Dr Daniel Madigan SJ as Adjunct Professors to the Asia-Pacific Centre for Inter-religious Dialogue (APCID) based at the University's Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick's). » More

ACU presents Maths-in-a-box seminar (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

29 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Strathfield campus (Mount St. Mary) will begin its annual NSW Educational Seminar Series with a K-8 creative numeracy seminar entitled “Maths-in-a-box.” » More

ACU celebrates the start of academic year (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

28 February 2008: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Brisbane Campus (McAuley at Banyo) celebrated the start of the academic year as it held the annual Commencement Ceremony in the Holy Spirit Chapel on Wednesday 27 February. » More

ACU awards State Scholarship to Innisfail local (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

19 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has awarded local Innisfail resident Sophie Webb the Gleeson Family Scholarship, which aims to financially assist aspiring tertiary students from regional and rural Queensland.  » More

ACU nursing student triumphs over rare medical condition (publish date: 21 Feb 2008)

Brisbane, February 18 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) student Emily Flynn has had to fight harder than most to complete her degree, overcoming a rare medical condition and major brain surgery on her road to becoming a qualified nurse. » More

ACU announces new chair of nursing research (publish date: 15 Feb 2008)

Sydney, 12 February 2008:  Australian Catholic University (ACU) and St. Vincent’s and Mater Health Sydney (SV&MHS) have appointed Professor Sandy Middleton to the newly created Chair of Nursing Research (NSW ).  » More

ACU welcomes new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven (publish date: 05 Feb 2008)

1 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has welcomed distinguished lawyer and academic Professor Greg Craven as its new Vice-Chancellor. » More

ACU hosts Socratic Forum (publish date: 05 Feb 2008)

Melbourne, 5 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Vice Chancellor Professor Greg Craven will join other notable public figures to debate Commonwealth-State relations in a Socratic Forum event on 21 February, hosted by ACU’s Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick’s). » More

ACU educators launch maths technology DVD (publish date: 30 Jan 2008)

Melbourne, 30 January 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) teaching educators have launched an innovative DVD about the use of technology in the modern mathematics classroom. » More

ACU takes the FebFast stand to fight substance abuse (publish date: 30 Jan 2008)

Melbourne, 25 January 2008:  Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff has helped create a new fundraiser called FebFast, where participants pledge an alcohol-free February to support young people battling substance abuse. » More

2008 Lenten Lecture connects Lent to modern life (publish date: 30 Jan 2008)

Sydney, 24 January 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) invites members of the public to attend the 2008 Lenten Lecture, which will focus on reconnecting Lent to the modern life of Australia’s five million Catholics. » More

ACU experts host children's health and spirituality conference (publish date: 18 Jan 2008)

Ballarat, 18 January 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is bringing together over 130 international experts for a major conference on the role of spirituality in children's health and education next week at its Ballarat Campus (Aquinas). » More

ACU hosts international conference on poverty and riches in early Christianity (publish date: 10 Jan 2008)

10 January 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is hosting the fifth international conference on early Christian studies this week at it's Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick's).

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ACU study shows dangerous effects of ecstasy use on memory (publish date: 08 Jan 2008)

20 December 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Associate Professor Peter Rendell cites his recently published study on the long term effects of ecstasy use as a warning for potential users during the upcoming holiday period. » More

ACU appoints Professor of Educational Leadership (publish date: 19 Nov 2007)

19 November 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Dr Michael Gaffney to the position of Professor of Educational Leadership. » More

ACU announces new Chair in the study of Islam (publish date: 31 Oct 2007)

31 October 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Dr Ismail Albayrak as its inaugural Fethullah Gulen Chair in the Study of Islam and Muslim-Catholic Relations.
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ACU gives future students a taste of university life (publish date: 05 Oct 2007)

5 October 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has given future tertiary students from across Queensland a glimpse into university life, through an arts immersion program held at its Brisbane Campus (McAuley at Banyo) last week. » More

ACU to award Rino Grollo with an honorary doctorate (publish date: 03 Oct 2007)

3 October 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award Melbourne-based property developer, humanitarian and prominent Italian-Australian Rino Grollo with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (honoris causa), at its annual spring graduation ceremony in Sydney tomorrow. » More

ACU appoints inaugural Chair of Law (publish date: 02 Oct 2007)

28 September 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Associate Professor Spencer Zifcak to the recently established position of The Allan Myers Chair of Law and Director of the Institute of Legal Studies. » More

ACU hosts Humboldt huddle on scientific research (publish date: 07 Sep 2007)

Melbourne, 7 September 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will host the 12th Biennial Meeting of the Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows (AAvHF) at its Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s) from today until Sunday. » More

ACU announces 2007 Eureka Prize winner (publish date: 22 Aug 2007)

21 August 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is pleased to announce Dr Catriona Mackenzie as the winner of the 2007 Australian Catholic University Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics. » More

Workplace counselling study debunks male myths (publish date: 20 Aug 2007)

20 August 2007:  A new study into workplace counselling dispels the myth that Aussie men are reluctant to seek professional support in dealing with personal issues.
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ACU a five-star performer in Good Universities Guide (publish date: 16 Aug 2007)

16 August 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has once again achieved a number of coveted 'five-star' performance ratings in the 2008 edition of The Good Universities Guide, released this week. » More

ACU awarded nine Carrick citations for quality learning (publish date: 10 Aug 2007)

10 August, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff have received an impressive nine Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning at the 2007 Carrick Awards for Australian University Teaching, announced this week. » More

ACU appoints new Vice-Chancellor (publish date: 07 Aug 2007)

7 August 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Chancellor Brother Julian McDonald CFC AO has announced that Professor Greg Craven has been appointed as the University’s new Vice-Chancellor. » More

ACU students sleep out to help ACT’s homeless (publish date: 03 Aug 2007)

Canberra August 3, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) students at the Canberra Campus (Signadou) have braved the cold to raise much-needed funds for the ACT’s homeless. » More

ACU welcomes new Chair in Nursing Research (publish date: 01 Aug 2007)

Melbourne, 1 August 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU), in partnership with St Vincent’s Health Melbourne, has appointed Dr Linda Worrall-Carter to the newly created role of Chair in Nursing Research. » More

ACU to honour international Catholic education leader (publish date: 30 Jul 2007)

Sydney, 30 July 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award international Catholic education leader Archbishop J Michael Miller CSB with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (honoris causa), at a special ceremony this Wednesday evening. » More

ACU research team shed light on children’s experiences of homelessness (publish date: 19 Jul 2007)

Canberra, 19 July 2007: A report providing a unique perspective on children's experiences of homelessness prepared by an Institute of Child Protection Studies research team from Australian Catholic University (ACU) will be launched tomorrow by Mary Porter MLA at the Canberra Museum and Gallery. » More

7.30 Report story on the Clemente/Catalyst Education for Homeless program (publish date: 06 Jul 2007)

The University's Clemente/Catalyst education for the homeless program, operated in conjunction with community partners, was profiled on the 7.30 Report on ABC Television on 5 July 2007. » More

ACU welcomes $1 million donation to establish Chair of Law (publish date: 21 Jun 2007)

Melbourne, 21 November 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has welcomed a generous $1 million donation by leading legal figure Allan Myers AO QC to fund a national Chair of Law position. » More

Bushfire impact - A community strengthened, recovery continues (publish date: 04 Jun 2007)

4 June 2007: A university based research team has found that many people affected by the 2003 bushfires believe their local communities and neighbourhoods were strengthened after the fires and that the Bushfire Recovery Centre at Lyons became a lifeline to those who had lost their homes or had suffered other losses. » More

ACU graduation to honour Michael Leunig (publish date: 25 May 2007)

Melbourne, 25 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award celebrated newspaper cartoonist and National Living Treasure, Michael Leunig with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at its annual Melbourne graduation ceremony for Arts & Sciences students this Tuesday 28 May » More

ACU to honour compassionate community crusader (publish date: 25 May 2007)

Melbourne, 25 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award renowned community activist Margaret Gurry AM with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at its annual Melbourne graduation ceremony for Education students this Monday. » More

ACU study gives voice to children of drug users (publish date: 24 May 2007)

Canberra, 24 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn are giving a voice to children living with a drug or alcohol dependent parent, through a new study funded by the Australian Capital Territory Government. » More

ACU and GreaterGood award regional scholarships (publish date: 10 May 2007)

Canberra, 10 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Capital Region Community Foundation GreaterGood have joined forces to improve educational opportunities for rural and regional students, through a new scholarship fund. » More

ACU Chancellor receives PNG university honour (publish date: 08 May 2007)

8 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Chancellor Brother Julian McDonald cfc AO has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Divine Word University (DWU) in Papua New Guinea. » More

ACU graduation to honour 'people's theologian' (publish date: 06 May 2007)

Sydney, 7 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award leading theologian Reverend Dr John Thornhill SM with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at its Sydney ceremony for graduating Education students tomorrow. » More

ACU to honour tireless aged care advocate (publish date: 06 May 2007)

Sydney, 7 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award respected aged care advocate Susanne Macri AM with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at its Sydney ceremony for graduating Health Sciences students tomorrow. » More

ACU to honour 'fearless' former public servant (publish date: 06 May 2007)

Sydney, 7 May, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award former New South Wales Premier’s Department head Gerald Gleeson AC KCSG with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at its Sydney ceremony for graduating Arts and Sciences students tomorrow. » More

ACU honours 'inspirational leader' Fred Chaney (publish date: 03 May 2007)

Ballarat, 4 May, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award social justice campaigner and former federal Minister Fred Chaney AO with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at its annual Ballarat graduation ceremony tomorrow. » More

ACU to train Asian education leaders of tomorrow (publish date: 02 May 2007)

Sydney, 2 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has been awarded $423,500 by the Australian Government to train Asia's next generation of education leaders. » More

ACU prize offers $10,000 for ethical research (publish date: 21 Apr 2007)

24 April, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will again pay tribute to the nation's best ethics research as part of the 2007 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. » More

ACU colloquium debates Catholic mission and identity in Australia (publish date: 14 Apr 2007)

Melbourne, 12 April 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is playing host to a cross- section of Catholic organisations and their representatives this week to discuss and debate contemporary issues facing Catholic agencies in Australia.
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ACU graduation to honour Jimmy Little (publish date: 14 Apr 2007)

Brisbane, 10 April, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award acclaimed Indigenous performer Jimmy Little with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at the first of its 2007 Brisbane graduation ceremonies tomorrow.
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ACU to honour former MP’s social justice vision (publish date: 14 Apr 2007)

Brisbane, 10 April, 2006: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will award former teacher and Queensland Parliamentarian Terry Sullivan with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at the second of its 2007 Brisbane graduation ceremonies tomorrow.
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ACU National graduation to honour social justice crusader (publish date: 02 Apr 2007)

Canberra, 29 March, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) will award human rights activist Phil Glendenning with its highest honour, Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa), at its annual Canberra graduation ceremony held at Parliament House tomorrow. » More

ACU welcomes new Queensland legislation (publish date: 19 Mar 2007)

Brisbane, 19 March, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Sheehan AO has commended the Queensland Government for passing legislation to formally recognise the University in the State. » More

ACU's Dr Anne Hunt wins ATF Book Prize (publish date: 01 Mar 2007)

1 March, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) congratulates staff member Associate Professor Anne Hunt on winning this year's Australian Theological Forum (ATF) Book Prize.
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UB and ACU partnership a win for the region (publish date: 28 Feb 2007)

Ballarat, 28 February: The University of Ballarat (UB) and Australian Catholic University (ACU) have signed a Heads of Agreement, as part of a plan for the universities to work together more closely and collaborate in their teaching, research and community engagement activities. » More

ACU exhibition a rare insight into Indigenous lives (publish date: 06 Feb 2007)

6 February, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU) will provide city dwellers with a rare insight into the lives of Indigenous children living in remote communities, through a national art exhibition opening this Friday. » More

ACU National forges aged care partnership (publish date: 24 Jan 2007)

Melbourne, 24 January, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has partnered with Catholic Homes for the Elderly (CHE) to jointly fund and appoint an Associate Professor of Aged Care in Victoria. » More