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Research finds 95% of school staff experience bullying Research finds 95% of school staff experience bullying

A new book co-authored by Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Dr Deirdre Duncan has found that more than 95 per cent of staff in schools have experienced some form of workplace bullying.

Autism research looks at treatment optionsAutism research looks at treatment options

A seven-year joint study led by ACU looks at parent-focused interventions for children with autism, and is one of the most comprehensive ever done.

ACU appoints first Dean of ResearchACU appoints first Dean of Research

Professor Patrick Heaven, prominent psychology academic and expert, has been appointed Dean of Research at Australian Catholic University (ACU).

Research reveals rise in unfair dismissal claimsResearch reveals rise in unfair dismissal claims

The number of unfair dismissal claims taken by employees has risen under Labor’s Fair Work Act, according to research led by ACU's Professor Paul Oslington.

Factors leading to cyber-bullying different to traditional bullyingFactors leading to cyber-bullying different to traditional bullying

An international research project led by ACU's Professor Sheryl Hemphill  has found the factors leading to incidents of cyber-bullying different to those which result in traditional bullying.