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ACU National partnership bridges digital divide for Indigenous students
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.
» MoreResearch into WYD pilgrims reveals an age-old difference
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).
» MoreACU National and Catenians discuss God in a divided world
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
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
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.
» MoreACU National academic argues the case for parents
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.
» MoreACU National helping to tap into Olympic talent online
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
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
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.
» MoreACU National wins AusAID funding for Australian Leadership Award Fellowships
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.
» MoreFinalists announced in ACU National’s Eureka Prize for ethics research
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.
» MoreFinalists announced in ACU National’s Eureka Prize for ethics research
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. » More
Melbourne Youth welcome WYD pilgrims with Stations of the Cross Exhibition
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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.
» MoreACU National supports Heart Foundation’s Go Red for Women Day
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’
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
30 May: Australian Catholic University (ACU national) has awarded two Sisters of the Good Samaritans honorary doctorates at it's Brisbane Education Graduation ceremony this week.
ACU National students work to protect nature
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
‘Mao’s last dancer’ receives ACU National honorary doctorate
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.
» MoreACU National and RSL LifeCare renew Chair of Ageing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 National appoints two new Professors of inter-religious dialogue
3 March 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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 National presents Maths-in-a-box seminar
29 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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
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 National awards State Scholarship to Innisfail local
19 February 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
ACU National study shows dangerous effects of ecstasy use on memory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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 welcomes new Queensland legislation
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
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
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
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
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
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
ACU National awarded for quality teaching and learning
13 December, 2006: Australian Catholic University (ACU National) has been awarded for its achievements in undergraduate teaching with $500,000 in Federal Government funding. » More
