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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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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 National) 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 National) 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 National). � More

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

12 August 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) Pixel Prize, a photography competition open to high school students in Queensland, Victoria and NSW. � More

ACU National 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 National), 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 National 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 National) staff member Elizabeth Tracey, and a $20,000 grant from the United Nations Volunteers (UNV). � More

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

29 July 2009: Professor Anthony Kelly CSsR, Professor of Theology at Australian Catholic University (ACU National), 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 National) 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 National student scoops art prize and solo exhibition (publish date: 03 Jul 2009)

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

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

1 July 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) 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 National) Brisbane Campus. � More

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

9 June 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National 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 National) 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 National) 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 National Public Policy Institute assigned leader (publish date: 27 May 2009)

20 May 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National appoints new Foundation Professor of Midwifery (publish date: 15 Apr 2009)

1 April 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) Strathfield Campus recently, showcasing an impressive level of creative talent among Sydney art students. � More

Papal Icon arrives at ACU National (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 National). � More

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

27 March 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) Centre of Physical Activity Across the Lifespan (CoPAAL). � More

ACU National 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) Bachelor of Education students volunteering as tutors to help 90 primary school aged children from refugee backgrounds. � More

ACU National 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 National) 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 National) nursing graduate, Georgie Hodgson, has come a long way from working in a suburban Melbourne nursing home. � More

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

26 February 2009: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National 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 National) 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 National) 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 National), Professor Greg Craven, said he was shocked and saddened at the devastation wreaked by the Victorian bushfires over the past few days. � More

ACU National 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 National) 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 National) 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 National) by Pro Vice Chancellor Gabrielle McMullen. � More

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

4 February 2009: The number of students applying to study teaching degrees at Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National student meets Pope Benedict XVI (publish date: 07 Jan 2009)

Wednesday 7 January: When Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) 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 National) 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 National study investigates winning health in apprentice jockeys (publish date: 15 Oct 2008)

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

ACU National appoints 'theological economist' (publish date: 10 Oct 2008)

6 October 2008: Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) has appointed Professor Paul Oslington to the position of Professor of Economics within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, as a joint appointment in the national schools of Business and Theology. � More

Federal Treasurer visits ACU National ahead of extra nursing and education places (publish date: 06 Oct 2008)

6 October 2008: Following the announcement of an additional 50 Commonwealth-supported nursing and early childhood education places for Australian Catholic University's Brisbane Campus (McAuley at Banyo) in 2009, Federal Treasurer the Honourable Mr Wayne Swan MP visited the University on Monday 6 October. � More

Public Forum: Conscientious objection - A right for all health professionals (publish date: 01 Oct 2008)

1 October 2008: Australian Catholic University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven will moderate a public forum exploring issues of conscientious objection in the Victorian Abortion Reform Bill next Monday, 6 October 2008. � More

Women's suffrage experts: 100 years later in Victoria (publish date: 30 Sep 2008)

30 September 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is hosting an exhibition of some newly uncovered historical photographs and artefacts to celebrate the centenary of women's suffrage in Victoria. Leading women's history experts from ACU National and the University of Melbourne will present papers on 9 October to launch the month-long exhibition. � More

The best books for boys (publish date: 30 Sep 2008)

26 September 2008: The definitive list of books guaranteed to grab the attention and interest of boys has been discovered by Australian Catholic University (ACU National) literacy lecturer Matthew D. Zbaracki. � More

ACU National and St Vincent's Health team up to fight depression and heart disease (publish date: 30 Sep 2008)

23 September 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) and St Vincent's Health (Melbourne) have been awarded competitive research funds by beyondblue to study multidisciplinary ways of alleviating depression and anxiety among patients with heart disease. � More

Best photo in show (publish date: 29 Sep 2008)

26 September 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) education student Elizabeth Murray has won the best colour photograph prize at this year's Royal Melbourne Show.

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Australian Catholic University awarded for excellence in inter-faith relations (publish date: 26 Sep 2008)

25 September 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) was recognised for its contributions to interfaith relations by the Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) at a Ramadan Iftar dinner last week. � More

Early entry for supportive students (publish date: 12 Sep 2008)

New initiative rewards community minded students with early university entry

12 September 2008: With year twelve students across the state recovering from QCS exams last week, and applications to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) closing on 30 September, the pressure is on for future career choices to be made.

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ACU National research aims to close the gap in children's mathematics (publish date: 12 Sep 2008)

12 September 2008: An academic from Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has been awarded more than $300, 000 worth of funding from the Commonwealth Government for a research proposal aimed at improving the development of children's mathematics skills throughout the Cairns, Rockhampton and Toowoomba Catholic Dioceses.

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Quality of Australia's higher education graduates declining (publish date: 02 Sep 2008)

2 September 2008: The proportion of students from low socio-economic areas and the overall quality of university entrants have declined in recent years, according to a new book by an Australian Catholic University (ACU National) economics lecturer, Dr Sarah Wright. � More

ACU National partnership bridges digital divide for Indigenous students (publish date: 28 Aug 2008)

28 August 2008: A partnership between Australian Catholic University (ACU National), Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) and The Smith Family seeking to bridge the digital divide has provided laptop computers to a group of thirty Indigenous students, allowing them to continue their studies when returning to their communities.

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Research into WYD pilgrims reveals an age-old difference (publish date: 28 Aug 2008)

27 August 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) academics have conducted a research project into the experiences of pilgrims at World Youth Day 2008 (WYD).

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ACU National and Catenians discuss God in a divided world (publish date: 27 Aug 2008)

27 August 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) in conjunction with Catenians, an international fraternity of Catholic laymen, will host a series of public forums discussing the road to 'goodwill' from different religious perspectives. � More

How much giving is enough? ACU National's Eureka Prize winner announced (publish date: 27 Aug 2008)

27 August 2008: Australian philosopher, Professor Garrett Cullity, has tackled an age-old question in ethics and developed a new and compelling answer. His book The Moral Demands of Affluence asks: 'To what extent are we morally obliged to help those in need?'. It has won him the $10,000 Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Eureka Prize for Ethics. � More

ACU National students return home from Beijing 2008 (publish date: 26 Aug 2008)

25 August 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) congratulates our students who represented Australia at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and welcomes them as they return home.

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ACU National academic argues the case for parents (publish date: 25 Aug 2008)

25 August 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Head of Social Work Dr Patricia Hansen believes that children are potentially being removed from their parents too early.

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ACU National helping to tap into Olympic talent online (publish date: 20 Aug 2008)

20 August 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is helping the Australian Sport Commission find Australia's next gold medal hopes, with an eye on the London 2012 Olympics. � More

ACU National student wins 2008 Indigenous Elder Award (publish date: 19 Aug 2008)

19 August 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is proud to recognise Aunty Delsie Lillyst, winner of the Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council's prestigious 2008 Indigenous Elder Award for lifelong contribution to Indigenous people in higher education in Australia. � More

ACU National wins 5 ALTC awards for outstanding teaching (publish date: 12 Aug 2008)

12 August 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has won five Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. These peer-evaluated awards, formerly known as the Carrick awards, reflect excellence within the higher education sector and are valued at $10,000 each.

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ACU National wins AusAID funding for Australian Leadership Award Fellowships (publish date: 28 Jul 2008)

28 July 2008: Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) Flagship for Creative and Authentic Leadership (FCAL) has been awarded a grant worth almost half a million dollars under AusAID's Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships.

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Finalists announced in ACU National's Eureka Prize for ethics research (publish date: 25 Jul 2008)

25 July 2008: Finalists for the Eureka Prize for research in ethics were announced last night at St. Joseph's Centre for Reflective Living in Baulkman Hills, Sydney.

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Melbourne Youth welcome WYD pilgrims with Stations of the Cross Exhibition (publish date: 16 Jul 2008)

4 July 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick's) will open the Stations of the Cross exhibition tomorrow as part of the Days in the Diocese celebrations associated with World Youth Day. The exhibition, created by Melbourne-based youth, will be opened by Lady Goddo and will feature major prizes. � More

ACU National launches first Melbourne University Experience Day (publish date: 16 Jul 2008)

2 July 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Melbourne campus launches its first ever 'try before you buy' University Experience day for current year 12 students on 7 and 8 July. � More

ACU National hosts conference on the history of childhood (publish date: 16 Jul 2008)

1 July 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick's) will host the historical studies conference Childhood (Re)discovered this week. The conference aims to address issues about childhood of interest both to historians and practitioners or campaigners seeking to defend the rights of young adults and children. � More

ACU National Hosts Life and Death Photographic Exhibition (publish date: 16 Jul 2008)

30 June 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Strathfield campus will host an exhibition of the work of two major photographers from Sydney and New York between the 8th and the 26th of July. � More

Celebrate World Youth Day with ACU National Strathfield at the Spirit Alive Fest (publish date: 16 Jul 2008)

25 June 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) will host a Spirit Alive Fest at its Strathfield Campus (Mount Saint Mary) on Wednesday 16 July. � More

ACU National ARC linkage grant winner to study 'Forgotten Australians' (publish date: 20 Jun 2008)

20 June 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) historian Professor Shurlee Swain has been awarded a coveted ARC linkage grant to study data management of the 'Forgotten Australians,' children and adolescents who formerly lived in foster or institutional homes and have little or no record of their past. � More

ACU National helps counter religious bullying in schools (publish date: 20 Jun 2008)

19 June 2008: Interfaith education initiatives at Australian Catholic University (ACU National) are helping counter religious stereotypes and intolerance among school children. � More

Growth in health care and education at ACU National (publish date: 18 Jun 2008)

18 June 2008: Expansion at Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) Brisbane Campus (McAuley at Banyo) in 2009 will help to deliver leading teachers, nurses, midwives and paramedics into the Queensland work force.

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ACU National supports Heart Foundation's Go Red for Women Day (publish date: 12 Jun 2008)

12 June 2008: Professor Linda Worrall-Carter, joint Chair for Nursing Research at Australian Catholic University (ACU National) and St. Vincent's hospital, will give a keynote speech at this year's Heart Foundation Go Red for Women Day breakfast on Friday 13 June in Melbourne. � More

ACU National researcher to map 'runner's high (publish date: 04 Jun 2008)

3 June 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) School of Exercise Science lecturer and researcher Justin Kemp has launched a research project which aims to develop an audio-visual representation of the brain during physical activity. Mr Kemp will reveal his early research at the Alfred Deakin Lecture series this week in Melbourne. � More

ACU National honours service to Catholic education (publish date: 30 May 2008)

30 May: Australian Catholic University (ACU national) has awarded two Sisters of the Good Samaritans honorary doctorates at its Brisbane Education Graduation ceremony this week. � More

ACU National students work to protect nature (publish date: 28 May 2008)

19 May 2008: First year education students at Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) Brisbane Campus (McAuley at Banyo) have completed a Bush Regeneration project supporting sustainability in areas across north Brisbane. � More

World Vision director visits ACU National (publish date: 15 May 2008)

15 May 2008: Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick's) was visited by Jean Bouchebel, Director of Resource Development at World Vision International, who brought a message of collaboration and personal conviction with him as he addressed a small group of staff and students this week. � More

Death penalty abolitionist ACU National's newest honorary doctorate (publish date: 09 May 2008)

8 May 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is proud to award an honorary doctorate to the honourable Justice Lex Lasry QC for his contribution to social justice and law at the Melbourne Campus Arts and Sciences graduation ceremony on Tuesday 6 May at 10:30 am. Justice Lasry will give the 2008 Occasional Address. � More

Juvenile justice advocate receives ACU National honorary doctorate (publish date: 09 May 2008)

8 May 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is proud to have awarded an honorary doctorate to Eugene Cullity for his service to the juvenile justice system and his community service to the people of Victoria. The former judge and Youth Parole Board Chairman delivered the Occasional Address at ACU National's Health Sciences graduation ceremony on Tuesday 6 May. � More

ACU National welcomes Cross, Icon and Message Stick (publish date: 09 May 2008)

5 May 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) was delighted to welcome the Cross, Icon and Message Stick to the University's Melbourne campus on Friday 2 May. � More

Catholic Health leader receives ACU National honorary doctorate (publish date: 02 May 2008)

23 April 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is proud to have awarded an honorary doctorate to teacher and public health advocate Francis Sullivan at the Sydney Health Sciences graduation ceremony on 22 April, where Mr. Sullivan gave the Occasional Address. � More

Catholic education innovator receives ACU National honorary doctorate (publish date: 02 May 2008)

23 April 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has bestowed a leading Catholic education figure in New South Wales with an honorary doctorate at its Sydney Education graduation ceremony at the State Theatre on Monday 21 April. � More

'Mao's last dancer' receives ACU National 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 National) at its Sydney Arts and Sciences graduation ceremony at the State Theatre yesterday.

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

10 April 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) has established a research study into the triggers that maintain a connection between young people and the church.
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ACU National sends three experts to 2020 Summit (publish date: 01 Apr 2008)

1 April 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National hosts international sports and exercise science conference (publish date: 25 Mar 2008)

25 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National hosts national Catholic identity roundtable (publish date: 17 Mar 2008)

17 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National’s Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick’s). � More

ACU National 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 National) researcher Dr. Rivka Witenberg has conducted two significant studies examining binge drinking behaviour patterns in young adults. � More

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

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

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

5 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

4 March 2008: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU National) 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 National celebrates the start of academic year (publish date: 06 Mar 2008)

28 February 2008: Australian Catholic University’s (ACU National) 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 National nursing student triumphs over rare medical condition (publish date: 21 Feb 2008)

Brisbane, February 18 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National announces new chair of nursing research (publish date: 15 Feb 2008)

Sydney, 12 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National welcomes new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven (publish date: 05 Feb 2008)

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

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

Melbourne, 5 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National’s Melbourne Campus (St. Patrick’s). � More

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

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

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

Melbourne, 25 January 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National) 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 National experts host children's health and spirituality conference (publish date: 18 Jan 2008)

Ballarat, 18 January 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National hosts international conference on poverty and riches in early Christianity (publish date: 10 Jan 2008)

10 January 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National study shows dangerous effects of ecstasy use on memory (publish date: 08 Jan 2008)

20 December 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National appoints Professor of Educational Leadership (publish date: 19 Nov 2007)

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

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

31 October 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National gives future students a taste of university life (publish date: 05 Oct 2007)

5 October 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National to award Rino Grollo with an honorary doctorate (publish date: 03 Oct 2007)

3 October 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National appoints inaugural Chair of Law (publish date: 02 Oct 2007)

28 September 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National hosts Humboldt huddle on scientific research (publish date: 07 Sep 2007)

Melbourne, 7 September 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National announces 2007 Eureka Prize winner (publish date: 22 Aug 2007)

21 August 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National a five-star performer in Good Universities Guide (publish date: 16 Aug 2007)

16 August 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National awarded nine Carrick citations for quality learning (publish date: 10 Aug 2007)

10 August, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National appoints new Vice-Chancellor (publish date: 07 Aug 2007)

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

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

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

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

Melbourne, 1 August 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National), 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 National to honour international Catholic education leader (publish date: 30 Jul 2007)

Sydney, 30 July 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National 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 National) 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 National welcomes $1 million donation to establish Chair of Law (publish date: 21 Jun 2007)

Melbourne, 21 November 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National graduation to honour Michael Leunig (publish date: 25 May 2007)

Melbourne, 25 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National to honour compassionate community crusader (publish date: 25 May 2007)

Melbourne, 25 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National study gives voice to children of drug users (publish date: 24 May 2007)

Canberra, 24 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National and GreaterGood award regional scholarships (publish date: 10 May 2007)

Canberra, 10 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National Chancellor receives PNG university honour (publish date: 08 May 2007)

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

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

Sydney, 7 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National to honour tireless aged care advocate (publish date: 06 May 2007)

Sydney, 7 May 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National to honour 'fearless' former public servant (publish date: 06 May 2007)

Sydney, 7 May, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National honours 'inspirational leader' Fred Chaney (publish date: 03 May 2007)

Ballarat, 4 May, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National to train Asian education leaders of tomorrow (publish date: 02 May 2007)

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

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

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

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

Melbourne, 12 April 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National graduation to honour Jimmy Little (publish date: 14 Apr 2007)

Brisbane, 10 April, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National to honour former MP�s social justice vision (publish date: 14 Apr 2007)

Brisbane, 10 April, 2006: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 announces $50k for Gleeson scholarships (publish date: 12 Apr 2007)

Brisbane, October 19, 2006: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new $50,000 scholarships fund for prospective students at the University’s Brisbane Campus (McAuley at Banyo. � More

Australian Catholic University redefines retirement (publish date: 12 Apr 2007)

8 November, 2006: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has announced a groundbreaking strategy to give its staff greater flexibility and financial security in the transition to retirement. � More

ACU National research to provide rare insight into grieving (publish date: 12 Apr 2007)

Brisbane, 23 October, 2006: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is set to embark on a three-year study into the different ways people cope with the loss of a loved one. � More

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

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

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

1 March, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National partnership a win for the region (publish date: 28 Feb 2007)

Ballarat, 28 February: The University of Ballarat (UB) and Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National exhibition a rare insight into Indigenous lives (publish date: 06 Feb 2007)

6 February, 2007: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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

ACU National to honour Vatican education expert (publish date: 19 Jan 2007)

19 January, 2007: The Senate of Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has announced plans to present Archbishop J Michael Miller CSB, Secretary of Catholic Education at the Vatican, with its highest honour - the award of Doctor of the University (honoris causa). � More

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