This four-part webinar series will examine how service, leadership, research and education each play a vital role in fostering hope within Catholic education and the broader university context. Through expert insights and lived experience, the series will explore how these pillars contribute to building resilient, purpose-driven communities grounded in compassion and the common good.
First Seminar
Date: 24 July 2025
Time: 3.30 - 5pm
Explore ways to encourage and sustain a culture of service, ensuring hope and generosity continue to thrive in our professional and personal communities. Discover how acts of service - from volunteer work to community engagement projects - can inspire hope, and create inclusive and supportive environments for students, staff, schools and the wider community.
Discuss practical examples of service in action, including:
Second Seminar
Date: 28 August 2025
Time: 3.30 - 5pm
This seminar explores the crucial role leadership plays in allowing hope to flourish at the individual, group and community level. Discover effective leadership techniques to inspire hope among staff, students and community members. Discuss leadership strategies that emphasise empathy, vision and resilience building.
A diverse panel of experts from ACU, schools and Catholic education organisations will provide unique perspectives on leadership. Topics covered will include:
These discussions will highlight how different leadership approaches benefit institutions and the community, bringing about positive change and inspiring hope. Explore the qualities of inspirational leaders and how they can motivate others to overcome challenges and pursue their goals with optimism.
Third Seminar
Date: 25 September 2025
Time: 3.30 - 5pm
Understand how research informs social policy by uncovering knowledge that creates positive change, especially when the research is human centred. This seminar will highlight how ACU research initiatives provide hope for many in the communities we serve. Discuss how research can be a means to inspire hope by providing solutions for issues experienced by all. This seminar will cover a range of topics, including:
These topics demonstrate how research outcomes can benefit people, policymakers, institutions and community, bringing about tangible changes and inspiring hope.
Fourth Seminar
Date: 23 October 2025
Time: 3.30 - 5pm
We appreciate that education is at the cornerstone of hope, aspiration and empowering individuals to achieve their potential. This seminar will delve into the ways education can nurture hope in students, educators and community. Discuss innovative program development and delivery, particular teaching methods and curricular designs that emphasise hope and resilience as an outcome.
The seminar will cover a range of topics, including:
These topics will reinforce the concept that access and participation in education for everyone can be a freeing experience allowing hope to flourish.
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