Student teacher Carmel Debel wants to inspire other First Nations people to teach

Inspiring First Nations people to become teachers is a major ambition of strong and proud First Nations woman and teaching student, Carmel Debel.

How to feed an Olympian: Professor Louise Burke on the delicate mix of timing, carbs and protein

When all else is equal the difference between Olympic gold and silver may come down to something as seemingly simple as what an athlete eats.

Move for three minutes every half hour to counteract effects of sitting

Standing up and moving for three minutes every half hour may lessen the health impacts of sitting too much, a new study shows.

Tech Vouchers - Up to $50,000 in research grants now available

The NSW Government’s COVID-19 TechVoucher program is now open for applications.

A First - a publication on cultural disruptors in initial teacher education

New findings from ILSTE research discusses Teaching Performance Assessments as cultural disruptors in Initial Teacher Education.

Defining the Olympic experience

For the Australian Catholic University students and alumni elite athletes, indelible memories were carved into their minds as they contemplate what comes next in their sporting and career journeys.

ACU’s social statistician awarded Fellowship

Professor Michele Haynes has been appointed Fellow of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (QAAS). Michele is an accredited statistician and a long involvement and career in longitudinal analys...

Paralympics a revealer of character for ACU quintet

ACU's five Paralympians have returned home from Tokyo having unearthed previously undiscovered strengths.

ACU theologians among Top Women

Two ACU theologians have made the list of the top women working in the field.

ACU and Order of Malta to partner with community for the common good

Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Order of Malta have signed a memorandum of understanding that details partnering on a range of life-changing engagement initiatives that work with groups w...

Human books on loan at ACU

Staff and students on ACU's Brisbane campus will be able to borrow a human book in a scheme designed to increase understanding through human contact.

Children and young people first turn to Mum, a friend and then Dad if they feel unsafe

Children and young people faced with a situation that is risky or harmful would first turn to Mum, a trusted friend, or their Dad to tell them they felt unsafe, according to new ACU research.

No rest for ACU's Olympians

ACU's Tokyo 2020 Olympians used their inbound quarantine stints to resume study and plot their next steps after a successful Games performance.

Keynote reflects on Researcher Career Development

Professor Vince Geiger , from the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education, was recently invited to present the Clements-Foyster Lecture at the annual conference of the Mathematics Educat...

Psychologist offers mental health support with lockdown lessons learned

Australian Catholic University Professor John Munro, a respected psychologist and education expert, said important mental health lessons were learned during Melbourne’s 111-day lockdown – one of the w...

ACU to introduce Ancient Israel Program

Australia’s only academic program dedicated to the archaeology, history and languages of Ancient Israel will be introduced at Australian Catholic University (ACU), offering units on Archaeology of Anc...

From shifting tin to drafting manuscripts, big Rob’s journey from the Pilbara to scientific discovery

Meet Australian Catholic University alumnus Rob Howells, the ex-crane operator who is living proof you don't have to be a bookworm to be a scientist.

Sleepy athletes risk botched performance

Sleep-deprived athletes risk poor performances, with almost three-quarters falling short of desired slumber targets by at least an hour, a new study has found.

Kids’ love for video games can inspire teaching: new research

Kids’ love for video games should be harnessed by teachers to improve classroom learning, new Australian research has found.

Releasing the pressure valve on our next James O'Connor

ACU and Nudgee College have partnered on a research project aimed at better understanding and releasing the pressures on elite student athletes.

Keto diet may ramp up fat burning but comes at direct expense of elite performance

The ketogenic diet may turn elite Olympic athletes into fat-burning machines but new ACU research has found it does not improve endurance.

Martin Daubney and Virginia Bourke appointed Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor

The Hon Justice Martin Daubney AM and Ms Virginia Bourke have been appointed to the positions of Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor of Australian Catholic University (ACU).

ACU expert involved in $4m NFL-funded study to prevent hamstring injuries

Leading ACU hamstring expert David Opar will be involved in a $4 million National Football League (NFL) funded study that will investigate the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries.

High honour for iPLAY

The research team behind an innovative program tackling cardiovascular disease risk in children has been recognised with one of the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia’s (CAPHIA...

ACU students wins philosophy prize

Dianoia Institute of Philosophy MPhil student Mitch Barrington has won the 2021 Postgraduate Presentation Prize by the Australasian Association of Philosophy, for his paper titled "Ignoring the Improb...

Resilience the common denominator for ACU 11

Four-time Paralympic swimmer Brenden Hall and Rio sevens rugby gold medallist Emma Tonegato are among 11 current and former students who will represent ACU in Japan at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paral...

The Australian science behind player tracking

Australian Catholic University’s Dr Grant Duthie, from the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and new Technologies Research Centre (SPRINT), is part of a team helping FIFA improve its player trackin...

Cyclists fail the nutrition test

Eating isn’t cheating, according to an Australian Catholic University study that found inadequately fuelled cyclists could be sabotaging their most important rides.

Prestigious Award for ILSTE’s Professor Graham

Professor Steven Graham, International Professorial Fellow with ILSTE and of Arizona State University (ASU), has been awarded the prestigious William S Gray Citation of Merit from the International Li...

ACU research leads to a new standard dose in cannabis research

Valentina Lorenzetti's work has led the top US federal health agency to announce a new standard dose of THC in cannabis research.

Unique learning ‘hub’ draws student teachers from Melbourne to Ballarat region

Ballarat Hub draws Melbourne teaching students to the region.

More greenery and less traffic around schools may help young children learn better

Green space around primary schools may improve students’ academic performance.

Strategies for developing Catholic school leaders into the future shared at national event

A national event was held to develop strategies for developing Catholic school leaders into the future

Balancing education with vocational training

Head of the School of Philosophy Dr Richard Colledge writes on the importance of providing general education through systems such as ACU’s Core Curriculum.

Steep Olympic price is right for Meredith

The long, hard path to a paramedicine degree from ACU is worth all the sacrifices for rower Rowena Meredith who has qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

ACU joins the Defence Science Institute as a university partner

ACU has partnered with the Defence Science Institute to deliver the best in defence science research.

Honour for philanthropist changing the lives of women and children

ACU has awarded its highest honour, an honorary doctorate, to Marionne MacRitchie and a posthumous award to the Hon John Fahey AC, GCSG during graduation ceremonies in Sydney.

Worried about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Ask your doctor these five questions first

A sudden surge in COVID-19 has pushed many who were hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine to rethink their ‘wait and see’ approach.

Time-restricted eating could be a long-term dietary strategy for those with type 2 diabetes

Time-restricted eating could be a game changer for more than one million Australians with type 2 diabetes.

Studious Keary ready for next step

Sidelined NRL star Luke Keary is bullish about his long-term prospects which look bright after completing a Bachelor of Business (Administration) at Australian Catholic University.

The rocky road from combat to classroom

A former soldier is helping other veterans find peace through university study.

JFK exhibition goes on permanent display in Sydney

Striking images of the life and legacy of President John Kennedy are now on display in a new permanent exhibition at ACU’s North Sydney campus.

Heavy hip-hop or ear-splitting rock? Whatever your jam, research shows high-tempo tunes inspire sporting success

Coaches may be rummaging through their Spotify playlists after Australian Catholic University research found - for the first time in team sport - that high-tempo music can influence footballers’ minds...

Top journal publishes iPLAY, school-based kids’ fitness research

Australian research, proven to improve children’s heart health and fitness, has been published by JAMA Pediatrics, the top-ranked paediatrics journal in the world.

Professor Suzanne Chambers appointed Executive Dean Health Sciences

Professor Suzanne Chambers AO has been appointed to the role of Executive Dean Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU).

The NFL wants to slash hamstring injuries. It turned to ACU’s David Opar

A country as innovative as the USA doesn't expect to receive cutting-edge advice in slashing soft tissue injuries in its NFL from halfway across the world yet leading ACU hamstring expert David Opar i...

Digital Disruption in Teaching and Testing

New book offers a valuable contribution to the expanding conversation on big data and digital disruption in education. Edited by Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith, Professor Bob Lingard, and Dr Elizabeth H...

ACU academics win NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

Two ACU academics have been awarded prizes in the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.

HIIT and resistance training builds muscle and improves fitness in middle-aged men

A six-week exercise program of either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or resistance training can build and maintain muscle mass and strength in middle-aged men, new ACU research has found.

New warp drive research dashes faster than light travel dreams – but reveals stranger possibilities

It sounds like science fiction but, as ACU philosopher Dr Samuel Baron explained in The Conversation, there are real-world possibilities to the concept of a warp drive.

From combat to campus

Driven to a breakdown and forced to sell furniture to pay bills, a former soldier is helping other veterans find peace through university study.

ACU philosopher has top-cited article

ACU philosopher Dr Gillian Russell has been named the author of the top-cited article in the journal Philosophy and Phenomenological Research for 2019-20.

White Russians, Red Peril

"White Russians, Red Peril", A new book uncovering by ACU's Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick uncovers the little known history of Russian migration to Australia.

Shot of exercise can prevent COVID-19's deadly fallout

Australian Catholic University Professor Jim Sallis, has called for a heightened focus on exercise as a pandemic control after his research revealed physically inactive COVID-19 patients were two-and-...

Pandemic has lessons for health and aged care

ACU collaborated with Catholic Health Australia to to review the lessons learned from the pandemic for health and aged care operators.

Longitudinal study on maths subject choice

The interaction of emotional lived experiences and subject choice plans and decisions is reported in a new study.

$18,000 prize purse for 2021 ACU Prize for Poetry

Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest poetry prizes, the 2021 ACU Prize for Poetry, with poets from all over the country competing for the coveted $10,000 first prize.

A graduate's guide to getting a job

When Jennifer Temelkovska finished her degree, she graduated with the skills and experience to skip the entry level job and land herself a managerial role.

Should we live forever?

ACU sociologist Professor Bryan Turner has been invited to speak in a prestigious Oxford Union Debate on the topic of Immortality.

ACU law fledglings court a new chapter

A diverse cohort kicked off their studies as part of the maiden batch to study law as the course launched at Australian Catholic University’s Brisbane campus.

It’s time to break the culture of silence around abuse

Disturbing stories of women’s experiences of historical and current sexual abuse dominating the news headlines have led child protection expert Daryl Higgins to call for an urgent public health approa...

Don’t waste opportunity to fix aged care, say ACU experts

ACU aged care experts say the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care and Safety needs to be the tipping point required to ensure the needs of vulnerable older Australians are respected af...

Mastering online learning

A Master of Information Technology course led online-learning nonadmirer, Anthony Chukwuebuka Egbo, to some surprising discoveries about the skills he would gain.

New Modelling Framework for Maths Students’ Success

The design of maths modelling tasks by teachers for use by students has been informed by recent research by ILSTE academic Professor Vince Geiger and co-authors Prof Peter Galbraith (University of Que...

SPRINT hamstring experts guide NRL speedsters

ACU's Sports Performance Recovery Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre is helping elite footballers stay on the field.

Science Epistemic Beliefs

How Australian middle-school students make meaning in science education by drawing on their science epistemic beliefs (SEB) is the subject of a new article in the International Journal of Education Re...

NBA’s Kings find an edge in ACU partnership

An exciting partnership between Australian Catholic University and the Sacramento Kings will expose the NBA club to world leading researchers and timely advances in performance, recovery and sports te...

ACU welcomes students to campus for Semester 1 2021

Our campuses are open and ready for Semester 1, with social activities and information sessions following COVID-safe practices.

Blacktown campus welcomes first students

Hundreds of students arrived at ACU’s new Blacktown campus on Tuesday 23 February for Orientation activities.

Achieving work-life balance and harmony

Rebecca Kingsford always knew she wanted to start her own business. She knew it while she was at university, pursuing her Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at ACU in Melbourne.

Road Warriors Storm defy science and travel fatigue

The Melbourne Storm are more likely to win away from home than any of their opponents, according to a new study.

Double degree doubling choices

ACU alum Jessie Chibber is just 25 years old and has already worked in medicine, law and mining.

Why MBAs are a good investment

An MBA qualification and moving up into senior management can go hand in hand.

Q&A with Oscar Martin, co-founder of Pedestrian.TV

He’s the king of pop culture, who started a multi-million-dollar media brand in his bedroom, at his mum’s house. We talk to Oscar Martin about loving what you do.

Teacher education book aligns with UN SDG Quality Education

Teacher education research agendas communicated in the book Innovation and Accountability in Teacher Education (by ACU ILSTE academics Claire Wyatt—Smith and Lenore Adie) is a result of ACU education ...

Creating her own opportunities

Charlotte Coulter is a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration student determined to make it through her degree, despite a diagnosis of dyslexia and dyscalculia.

The creation of hope

Jami Emerson is only halfway through her Bachelor of Information Technology, but she’s already started a registered charity and is making big plans for a future in tech.

Finding the way: advising those who have lost theirs

Graham Thomas QC has defended serial killers, mobsters and battered women, in some of Australia’s most famous cases.

Using privilege for purpose

George Mourani has been up since 5am watching the football. It’s an early start, but for a man who is a prosecutor during the day, a volunteer for St Vincent de Paul’s at night, and the Chair of his f...

SPRINT joins rugby's tilt at World Cup and Olympic success

New world-leading physical benchmarks have been set for Australia’s men’s and women’s rugby union players who will be tested as part of an alliance with ACU’s Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and ...

Mental health nurses struggling with their own mental health as stress and workloads escalate

Mental health nurses report staff shortages, unsustainable high workloads, acutely unwell patients, and verbal and physical aggression as top causes of work stress impacting their own mental health, a...

New Appointments to Ramsay Program in Western Civilisation

ACU is delighted to announce the first two in a group of teaching appointments to the new Ramsay Program in Western Civilisation.

ACU and Metro North partner for Pulmonary Rehab pilot program

A new program launched by Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Metro North Hospital and Health Service is helping Australian seniors with lung disease get back to doing what they love sooner.

ACU’s Institute of Child Protection Studies part of new Global Safeguarding Alliance

ACU’s Institute of Child Protection Studies is part of a new Global Safeguarding Alliance (GSA) that will promote knowledge and worldwide exchange on safeguarding and the prevention of abuse of childr...

Australian and US students swim in the virtual global Shark Tank

Investors armed with $80 million in virtual cash swooped on ambitious student startups as part of a “Shark Tank” styled assessment for budding Australian and US entrepreneurs.

Campus life helps Daniel kick on

Joining an ACU Sport Club helped first year student Daniel Perinich meet other students when COVID-19 made it difficult to engage and have the normal university experience.

Time-restricted feeding improves health without altering the body's core clock

When it comes to metabolic health, it's not just what you eat, it's when you eat it. New ACU research has added to the growing body of evidence showing how time-restricted feeding can improve health e...

Physios can play a key role in helping their patients quit smoking

Physiotherapists can play a central role in helping their patients quit smoking with a simple three-step intervention model, according to new ACU research from cardiorespiratory physiotherapist Nia Lu...

Don't swallow outdated marathon nutrition advice

Carb loading in the week before a marathon is an old school approach and not the ideal way to prepare for an endurance event according to exercise physiologist Andy King.

Educational Leaders and the project of professionalisation in early childhood education in Australia

Educational Leaders in Australia were found to be highly motivated towards the professionalisation of the Early Education workforce, an aspect of their work that is overlooked in currently policy.

ACU announces Director of Ramsay Program in Western Civilisation

ACU is delighted to announce the appointment of the inaugural Director of the ACU Ramsay Program in Western Civilisation, Professor Robert Carver, who will join ACU on 4 January 2021.

Could time-restricted eating be the key to curbing the diabetes epidemic?

There’s good news for more than one million Australians who have type 2 diabetes with new ACU research starting to tease apart how changing the time you eat might benefit your health.

ILSTE Researchers Are Esteemed Award-holders

Researchers in ILSTE have won many awards and fellowships for their research.

A masterpiece in bringing contract law to life

The Hon Michael Kirby has launched a new book by Dr May Fong Cheong, describing it as “masterpiece ... an excellent textbook for students learning contract law in Australia".

Research on Teaching and Practising Writing

Research shows gaps in the teaching of writing in a recent article in The Conversation.

Virtual Research Symposium – Onlife Learning

The Virtual Symposium on Onlife Learning in early childhood education occurring on Friday 20 November 2020, will hear about technology-enabled learning contexts relevant for early childhood.

Potatoes do not need to be off-limits if you have type 2 diabetes, ACU research

Whether baked, mashed, fried, boiled, or steamed, potatoes are one of the most popular foods in Aussie diets, but the humble spud is a carbohydrate-based food that people with type 2 diabetes are typi...

How our "brutal" climate is cooking kids' ability to learn

ACU clinical exercise physiologist Dr Phil Chapman supervised a simulation demonstrating how heat affects classroom learning for ABC series Big Weather (and how to survive it).

ACU research leads to better contact between children in out-of-home care and their parents

New research from leading experts at ACU's Institute for Child Protection Studies will help improve supervised contact visits for about 45,000 children in out-of-home care and their birth parents.

Hub life a balancing act for finals bound Swift Tayla

Living within the strict confines of Queensland's biosecurity hub has not prevented NSW Swifts midcourter Tayla Fraser from meeting her Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science study commitments.

ACU study finds gender diverse students feel unsafe at school

Gender diverse youth feel significantly less safe at school than other students but they trust adults to tackle sexual harassment and support them in risky situations, according to a new Australian Ca...

ACU research finds silent discos benefit people living with dementia

New ACU research is showing how busting a move via silent disco technology can boost the wellbeing of residential aged care residents with dementia.

Geoff Page is the winner of the 2020 ACU Prize for Poetry

Canberra-based poet Geoff Page is the 2020 winner of the ACU Prize for Poetry for his entry Jericho. His winning poem was selected ahead of Footprints by Fiona Lynch from Elwood in Victoria ($5,000 se...

Bright new horizon beckons for Tigers grads

It's been a tough year on the field for Alex Twal and Oliver Clark but the Wests Tigers duo have succeeded off it by completing degree at ACU.

How an internship opened a door to the NBA

Like so many Victorian teenagers, a young Tom Crameri just wanted to work for an AFL club.

ACU climbs world university rankings

ACU continues to climb rankings among the top two per cent of universities in the world

Parents urged not to control or use threats to withdraw love on teens: world-first research

Teenagers with controlling-style parents experience a sharp drop in mental health and self-esteem, and the damage can be lasting, a world-first ACU study has found.

Special high-carb drinks offer little performance advantage or gut relief

Both elite and amateur athletes would get better performance bang for their buck using traditional carbohydrate drinks/sports foods rather than costly hydrogel drinks, according to ACU researchers who...

Professor Zlatko Skrbis appointed new Vice-Chancellor

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed Professor Zlatko Skrbis as the University’s next Vice-Chancellor and President.

ACU’s commitment to building a better and more just world for all

ACU Acting Provost Professor Zlatko Skrbis was pleased to attend the launch of the first Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) Annual Report

Hundreds tune in to ACU Centre for Liturgy online lectures

The ACU Centre for Liturgy hosted the President of the Catholic Theological Union, Rev Prof Mark R. Francis CSV

Noisy internship to hand V8 team an edge

ACU students Shannon Chilman and Sam Parker have embarked on a unique prac assignment - an internship at V8 Supercars powerhouse the Red Bull Holden Racing Team.

Study, service the tonic for Hulley's Olympics mission

Prac placement at a hospital in western Sydney has provided thrower Alex Hulley with a timely distraction to her disrupted mission to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

Register Your Interest competition winners announced

Find out if you’ve won.

Running a sustainable business

ACU commerce graduate Phoebe James saw a timely gap in the market brought about by the global pandemic and seized the opportunity to take her business in a new direction.

ACU team strike the right note in negotiation GF

Understanding that disputes can be about more than just money has helped Chris Gardner and Eve Van Rhine seal victory in the Australian Law Students’ Association Negotiation Competition grand final.

ACU launches innovative Veterans Transition Program

ACU has just completed a pilot program that will help support student veterans as they transition from the military to studying at ACU via a free, two-week preparatory program.

Funding agreement finalised for new degree in Western civilisation

Thirty scholarship students will be the first to undertake the new Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) North Sydney Campus next year under a generous fund...

OT students empower budding Paralympians to dream big

A life-changing new program is giving young people of all abilities the confidence to develop an everlasting love of physical activity.

ACU PhD candidate Jon Simons wins prestigious award

The ACU Faculty of Theology and Philosophy is pleased to announce that PhD candidate in Historical Theology, Mr Jonatan Simons, was awarded the Graduate Student Paper Prize by the North American Patri...

Why We Need Humanities Graduates in the Workforce

Australia's workforce, economy and society needs the capabilities of a humanities education: critical thinking, analytical and research skills, and the ability to grapple with and communicate complex ...

International research collaborations to improve public health in built environments

Ester Cerin, program leader of the Behaviour, Environment and Cognition Research Program at the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research (MMIHR) at ACU, has been awarded more than $680,000 as part...

Ministry Leadership Program moves to ACU from Catholic Health Australia

ACU is pleased to announce the transition of the Ministry Leadership Program (MLP) from Catholic Health Australia to ACU. Former Director of MLP at Catholic Health Australia, Susan Sullivan has also t...

Partner with ACU on research projects to support communities

The Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit at ACU is seeking expressions of interest for research projects from organisations working in areas central to the University's mission and ethos.

Grant to support transition from military to university

The Office of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel has given ACU a grant of more than $240,000 from the 2019-20 Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program.

ACU Centre for Liturgy awards 2020 postgraduate scholarship

The ACU Centre for Liturgy Postgraduate Scholarship for 2020 has been awarded to ACU Faculty of Theology and Philosophy masters' student Thomas Cullen. On awarding the prestigious scholarship to Mr C...

Three-day turnaround OK in post-pandemic fixture squeeze

A three-day turnaround is sufficient for soccer players to rebound as football administrators around the globe race to compress fixtures to complete seasons disrupted by coronavirus.

ACU celebrates International Nurses Day

Staff in ACU's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine celebrate International Nurses Day on Tuesday May 12th by giving a shout out for the profession of Nursing of which they're so proud

ACU announces new collaboration with Australian Province of the Society of Jesus

The Australian Province of the Society of Jesus (APSJ), and ACU are pleased to announce a new agreement for the delivery of ACU accredited courses by the Jesuit College of Spirituality (JCS).

Imre Kouw wins British Nutrition Foundation’s early career scientist award

ACU researcher Imre Kouw has received the British Nutrition Foundation's prestigious 2020 BNF Drummond Early Career Scientist Award which recognises early career excellence in nutrition science.

No more niggles for isolated Brydie

Bigger, better and stronger is the silver lining by-product of COVID-19 isolation for Sydney Roosters winger Brydie Parker.

Shared parenting resources for coping during COVID-19 crisis

Separated or divorced parents normally grapple with countless issues, but the COVID-19 crisis means they face new difficulties negotiating shared care of children with the stress of balancing work, ho...

New short courses to retrain and upskill

Times of upheaval demand radical solutions, which is why ACU is turning the traditional approach to learning on its head.

Year 12 students can take charge of their post-pandemic future

Year 12 students can turn the COVID-19 pandemic disruption in their favour by applying for direct entry into an Australian Catholic University business degree.

Finding passion in the law

For Danielle Lamborn, a law degree was always going to be a natural fit.

Entrepreneurs rising to the coronavirus challenge

Eminent historians to join ACU's Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences

Internationally renowned historian of modern Russia, Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick FAHA, and leading early modern scholar of gender and emotions, Professor Susan Broomhall FAHA, have been appointed to ...

New research centres

Seven new research centres will enhance ACU’s reputation in the arts, education, health, and theology and philosophy.

ACU launches new podcast

Thinking Philosophy brings the research of ACU philosophers to anyone interested in an an examined life.

The next business leader

Lidia Ivancic is a determined student with big ambitions who has spent the past four years seeking out every available opportunity.

Ramsay Centre-funded Western Civilisation degree planned for ACU

Australian Catholic University (ACU) expects to offer a new BA degree in Western Civilisation from 2021.

Leading philosopher will advance Catholic understanding of education, culture and society

Leading British philosopher Professor John Haldane will join the Australian Catholic University this year to establish a new project to develop Catholic school education, situating this within a broad...

Exercise boosts gut health to build muscles and endurance

Regular exercise changes the composition of the gut bacteria and may play a crucial role in skeletal muscle function and endurance.

ACU recognised for its Community Engagement programs

ACU has been named first runner-up in an international award for its community engagement programs, including a unique model which ensures every student can make a community contribution while at the ...

Budding lawyer overcomes homelessness to tackle inequality

Law student Danielle Lamborn has risen from homeless teenager to Refugee Law Project volunteer and is set to embark on a prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarship to the Philippines.

Baseball Queensland turns to science for winning edge

Potential Olympians will hit and field virtual balls as part of an innovative partnership between Australian Catholic University and Baseball Queensland.

Living near green space can help you live longer

It's no secret that being in nature is good for your health. Something as simple as a walk in the park can boost well-being and deliver benefits ranging from better sleep to lower stress.

Can time-restricted eating crack the diabetes epidemic?

ACU researcher Evelyn Parr will explore if delaying breakfast and consuming an early dinner – known as time-restricted eating – can improve the symptoms of lifestyle-related health conditions such as ...

MacKillop Institute researchers among most highly cited

Five academic researchers from the Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research have been named in the 2019 Web of Science Global List of highly cited researchers.

Taking a chance to live the dream

Georgina Peter always wanted to make a difference and be a role model for her community; she is now living that dream.

Dreaming big makes a big difference

David Orr was the first Indigenous law graduate from Australian Catholic University (ACU).

New York state of mind

Justin Giuffrida’s entrepreneurial ventures have taken him from cutting grass in high school to coffee and cafes in New York.

Standing up for others

Jessica is passionate about standing up for people in need.

The future of IT

It’s one of the fastest growing and fastest changing industries on Earth. So, what does it take to have a future in IT?

Morning exercise keeps the brain sharp all day

Older Australians who sneak exercise into the day with a regular morning workout significantly improve decision-making for the next eight hours of the day.

Exercise may give new heart to prostate cancer patients

Exercise is being teamed up with drug therapy to see if it can become a potent weapon against prostate cancer.

Impact of ACU research and engagement recognised

Research excellence at ACU has been further recognised by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for its significant impact in advancing health, education and social outcomes for Australians.

Michael Baker awarded prestigious ESSA Fellowship

Michael Baker has been awarded a prestigious ESSA Fellowship recognising his contribution to the exercise and sport science industry, support and dedication to the association.

Australian education foundation expands generous student scholarships to NSW

An Australian education foundation has increased its commitment to its ACU scholarship program in Victoria by extending it to New South Wales-based students.

Jack Hickey wins 2018 ESSA Medal

ACU’s Jack Hickey has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) medal for his ground-breaking work in hamstring injury.

Shona Halson an inspiration in exercise and sports science

Performance recovery expert Dr Shona Halson hopes her recognition as one of Exercise and Sports Science Australia’s top female leaders in 2019 will inspire a new generation of women to reach for the t...

Link between brain size and obesity in adolescents

The size of the brain’s pleasure and reward processing sensors could be behind increased body fat in adolescents and obesity later in life, new research has found.

Getting a head start

Luke Di Stefano has momentum. He began his business degree with early entry through an innovative program.

No Italian, no worries as water polo breaks language barrier

The words seemed alien to him, but the flailing arms of his Italian coach spoke volumes to water polo player Harry Shaw during the international study experience of a lifetime.

Nature or nurture: can tech help footballers learn vision?

Inspired by maestros like Ballon d’Or winners Luka Modric and Lionel Messi, sport scientists are investigating whether they can measure and teach one of football’s great intangibles – vision. A resea...

ACU celebrates Australia Day honours

Australian Catholic University’s Doseena Fergie and Bruce Kemp have received some of the nation’s highest honours in this year’s Australia Day awards.

A day in the life of a psychology student

Do you want to use your knowledge and experience to help others? A degree in psychology could be for you.

Backseat generation of Aussie kids not walking to school

Time-poor parents are creating a “backseat generation” of children who don’t walk to school even when they live close by.

Junk food diet linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Women who eat a diet filled with unhealthy junk food have higher rates of the hallmark Alzheimer’s protein beta-amyloid in their brains - putting them at greater risk of developing dementia.

Women shoulder greater injury burden at Australian Open

As tennis demands more from its players, an Australian Catholic University study has revealed it is women who pay a greater physical toll at the Australian Open.

Myanmar human rights investigator's lament

The Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar have been described as the world’s most persecuted ethnic minority.

A day in the life of a biomedical science and business administration student

Uncertain where her future lies just yet, Maxine Hegarty is covering her bases with a double degree, happily spending her time shifting between subjects for a Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor o...

A day in the life of a business student

Whether you dream of travelling the world as a CEO, making your name in finance or launching a marketing agency – a degree in business means opportunities. But what does studying business at universit...

A day in the life of a law student

Want to follow in the footsteps of lawyers like Nelson Mandela, Amal Clooney and Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

Literacy & teacher assessment receive major funding boost in ARC grants

ACU’s Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) has been awarded grants for two separate projects set to improve literacy and the reliability of teacher assessment.

Vice-Chancellor to lead ACU until 2022

ACU Senate has further renewed the contract for Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven until December 2022, University Chancellor the Honourable John Fahey AC announced on Monday.

Student teachers strengthen resilience in Nepal

Resilience and having empathy were some of the biggest lessons learned by Australian Catholic University education students during a recent trip to Nepal.

Alternative schools are under-valued and under-funded

Australia’s alternative school system is an undervalued piece in the puzzle to solving the total disengagement of at-risk youth, according to an Australian Catholic University education academic.

Top professionals switch to teaching: growing trend

Engineers, scientists and lawyers are just some of the professions leaving successful careers behind to become teachers across Australia, in a ‘career changer’ trend described by the two partner organ...

Combining humanity and technology

Information technology (IT) is a constantly evolving industry. For those that are motivated it offers the chance to shape the way we work, socialise, communicate and entertain.

Vice-Chancellor condemns political intervention into research grants

ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven expressed displeasure at the news that funding for 11 research grants, including one from ACU, had been overturned for no apparent reason.

ACU joins global Catholic research universities

ACU joins Boston College in the United States and six other Catholic universities from around the world as founding members of the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU).

ACU’s Annabel Watson meets Harry and Meghan

It’s not every day a fancy, gold lettered invitation to personally meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex lobs into the mailbox. So, it’s no surprise that Annabel Watson, a Future in Youth Project Offic...

School's in for Sascha

Joining a team with a social conscience meant Sascha Bondarenko didn’t have to choose between his passions.

Tips for parents on how to read to kids for best learning

New research has found that how parents read to their children improves children’s memory and learning outcomes.

Future thinking at Notre Dame - ACU high performance sport summit

Quantifying belief, wrangling data and rapid rehabilitation were among the burning issues for improving athlete performance and wellbeing as leading minds in Olympic and professional sport science sha...

Rome scholarship honours Aboriginal student

Kate Gavin is the recipient of the 2018 Francis Xavier Conaci scholarship which will assist her to study at the Rome Campus.

Building a brand that's more than skin deep

Ella Baché boss Pippa Hallas is the third-generation entrepreneur who’s got one eye on the past and the other on the future, as she leads her family business into the modern era.

Planning for life after football

Every week NRL star Luke Keary indulges his worries about the future. What will he do when his pro football career wraps up?

Working for the cause, not the applause

For many it would be intimidating to keep former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Princess Mary of Denmark in the loop about your work.

Making sense of Indonesia's blasphemy law

The rise in blasphemy prosecutions in Indonesia could strike a major blow to the nation’s status as a model for tolerant Muslim democracy.

Setting a new course for your career

When you land your first job in your dream industry it can be hard to imagine that you’d ever want to do anything else. Until you do.

Studying in Beijing

For students Laura Cottman and Aaryn Paterson, studying the Core Curriculum in Beijing pushed them out of their comfort zones.

Four FAQs about uni life

New faces. New places. New experiences. Your first weeks at university will be full of new things.

Three students, three change of preference stories

The path to university isn’t always a straight one.

How to get into uni: know your options

If you’re worried that you won’t be eligible for your preferred university course, don’t panic. That’s why there are pathways.

Results are in! What’s next?

Once you have your results, what happens next and what if you want to change the course you applied for?

All you need to know about applying to university

Where we answer your questions about the process and who to ask for more detailed queries.

Accolades for Nursing Research Institute

Professor Sandy Middleton, Director of ACU’s Nursing Research Institute, was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing...

Heart disease more likely to kill regional, rural and remote Australians

New research has revealed people living in regional, rural or remote Australia are 90 per cent more likely to die from heart conditions caused by high blood pressure than people living in metropolitan...

How to make the most of Orientation Week

Paramedicine student Ryan Webster offers his top tips for getting the most out of Orientation Week.

First Indigenous law graduate is dreaming big

Fresh from completing his degree, David Orr is off to Canberra to take up a position in DFAT's coveted graduate employment program.

Thousands of reasons to apply for an ACU scholarship

Imagine what it would be like to not have to worry about the financial side of university.

New study explores guided self-help intervention for disordered eating

ACU researchers are trialling a program to address thoughts and behaviours about eating and weight before they develop into an eating disorder.

Breaking the mould of a standard law education

The new deputy head for Thomas More Law School plans to take the school to new heights by offering a fresh model.

Applications on the rise

Thousands of students have received offers to study at ACU in 2017. Options are still open for those who missed out.

I didn't get an offer - what now?

Not getting a university offer is incredibly disappointing but don’t panic – there are options.

Uni offers - what next?

Here we'll explain what to do when you get an offer or miss out on an offer, including how to accept or defer.

Developing skilled lawyers with good conscience

For many years, lawyers have featured prominently on lists of the least trusted professions, alongside the likes of bankers, politicians and journalists.