Partners in Catholic Identity, Mission and Leadership

Catholic Partners

Professor Greg Craven
"I am delighted to introduce you to Australian Catholic University’s newest range of programs. Following extensive consultation with our Catholic partners, this suite of flexible educational opportunities has been designed specifically for those working within the Catholic community."
Professor Greg Craven, Vice-Chancellor

What we offer

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Supporting Church Ministry

ACU works collaboratively with our Catholic partners to support and strengthen Church ministry. Find out more about how we are working together.

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Making a Difference, Together

ACU’s Catholic identity and mission informs and enlivens a unique educational experience – one that allows the university and our partners to make a difference, together.

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Scholarship and Research Excellence

ACU’s scholarship informs our teaching approach so that students benefit from a rich combination of academic expertise and leading practice, to graduate with much more than a degree.

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Identity and Curriculum in Catholic Education

The purpose of the Catholic Education Project was to enrich and inform the religious aspects of Catholic schools.  

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Global Presence

ACU’s global presence provides our students with opportunities that enliven their learning through access to international experts and direct experiences of historical and cultural contexts in which history has played out, or where faith in action has shaped a modern society.

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PD to PhD

As a national university, ACU provides a full range of educational experiences from professional learning to PhD degrees, delivered at any of our seven Australian campuses, or at the ACU Rome Campus, as short-course modules, or intensive modes of flexible delivery.

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Let's Talk

With a dedicated team to support our Catholic partners, ACU is keen to talk with you about how we can provide a solution that is aligned to your needs. To get in touch with us, submit an online enquiry form. We'll respond as soon as we can.

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News and events

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Scam alert
8 October

Fraudulent purchase orders. ACU is aware of a scam targeting university suppliers worldwide. Please review the information below to keep yourself safe.

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InASA 2020: Reinventing Australia
8 February - 10 February / ACU Melbourne Campus, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Vic 3065

The School of Arts of the Australian Catholic University is delighted to host the International Australian Studies Association (InASA) this year.

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Recognition for intellectual leadership
8 October

Gerard and Anne Henderson have been recognised with honorary doctorates for their influence on how Australian history and contemporary public policy issues are understood and debated.

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ACU and Boston College sign student exchange agreement
6 October

ACU and Boston College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support and facilitate collaboration between the two institutions.

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Hub life a balancing act for finals bound Swift Tayla
28 September

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.

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Bright new horizon beckons for Tigers grads
18 September

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.

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How an internship opened a door to the NBA
10 September

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

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ACU climbs world university rankings
2 September

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

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

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.

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Register Your Interest competition winners announced
28 July

Find out if you’ve won.

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Study, service the tonic for Hulley's Olympics mission
28 July

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.

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ACU launches innovative Veterans Transition Program
23 July

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.

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Scientists pull a ‘Zwifty’ to unlock the power of sports nutrition
7 July

Cyclists who retreated indoors due to COVID-19 restrictions could discover the nutritional keys to maximised performance.

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Funding agreement finalised for new degree in Western civilisation
7 July

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...

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OT students empower budding Paralympians to dream big
2 July

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

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VC announces recovery management plan
15 June

Australian Catholic University (ACU) will use a combination of cost-saving measures and reinvestment of surpluses to address the financial impact of COVID-19 as part of its recovery management plan ou...

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Professor Tim McKenry appointed new Chair of Academic Board
12 June

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has appointed of Professor Timothy McKenry as the new Chair of Academic Board.

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Grant to support transition from military to university
4 June

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.

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Three-day turnaround OK in post-pandemic fixture squeeze
18 May

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.

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ACU celebrates International Nurses Day
11 May

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

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

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.

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No more niggles for isolated Brydie
30 April

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

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New short courses to retrain and upskill
29 April

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

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

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.

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VC to retire in 2021
15 April

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven AO, GCSG will retire in January 2021 after 13 years leading Australian Catholic University (ACU), Chancellor The Hon John Fahey AC, GCSG has announc...

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ACU Prize for Poetry: supporting the arts, culture and community
8 April

Fostering the arts is part of the traditional artistic endeavours of the Catholic Church as a patron of the arts, and of ACU’s undertaking as a university to promote art and culture.

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ACU launches new podcast
3 April

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

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ACU named Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the ninth consecutive year
6 March

ACU has been recognised as a leader in workplace gender equality for the ninth consecutive year.

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Gifted teachers inspire kids and snap ‘war zone’ perceptions
6 March

Inspiring Torres Strait Islanders with English as a second language is part of the toolkit for a new breed of teachers trained to work in Australia’s most challenging and remote classrooms.

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Ramsay Centre-funded Western Civilisation degree planned for ACU
24 February

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

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

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...

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Novel Coronavirus update
14 February

ACU is closely monitoring developments in the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Media Release,General
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Exercise boosts gut health to build muscles and endurance
5 February

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

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Keto diet may harm bone health in athletes
4 February

Endurance athletes on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat or keto diet for its alleged benefits to performance may be sacrificing their bone health.

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ACU community recognised in Australia Day honours
29 January

ACU Provost Professor Pauline Nugent and former Associate Vice-Chancellor NSW/ACT Professor Marea Nicholson were among members of the ACU community recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.

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Humanities Academy President will head ACU’s new Humanities Institute
21 January

Professor Joy Damousi FASSA FAHA has been appointed as the Director of ACU’s new Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Bushfire information and support
15 January

As bushfires and smoke haze continue to have a major impact across Australia, ACU extends its support to those affected by the crisis.

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ACU recognised for its Community Engagement programs
13 January

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 ...

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Budding lawyer overcomes homelessness to tackle inequality
26 December

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.

Career,General
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Baseball Queensland turns to science for winning edge
16 December

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

General
News
Living near green space can help you live longer
6 December

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.

General
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MacKillop Institute researchers among most highly cited
28 November

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.

General,Research
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The importance of religious freedom examined at interfaith breakfast
27 November

The importance of championing diversity and inclusion were key themes at ACU’s fifth Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast at Parliament House in Melbourne on Tuesday 26 November.

General
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ACU and Blacktown seal partnership
21 October

ACU and Blacktown City Council formally ratified their partnership, led by ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven and Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM, with the signing of a “H...

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You’re wrong if you think the Arts are not that important at school: expert
14 October

Using the Arts to teach all subject areas including STEM is a critical building block towards children’s learning and development according to an education expert.

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Science to provide edge for V8 Supercars giant
8 October

Shaving milliseconds that could mean the difference between success and failure has led V8 Supercars giant Triple Eight into the biomechanics lab at Australian Catholic University.

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International ranking surge as ACU invests in Humanities
7 October

In recent years, Australian Catholic University has made a strategic decision to invest in the liberal arts. As a result, the University is climbing steadily in the rankings of global universities ren...

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Tough workouts no problem in third trimester
1 October

Boot camps, running and even CrossFit can be safe for heavily pregnant women and their babies according to Australian Catholic University research.

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Inculturation of the Liturgical Year in Aotearoa New Zealand
24 September

At a recent meeting of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Academy of Liturgy in Melbourne, ACU PhD candidate Michael Wallace from Dunedin, New Zealand, offered a presentation drawing on elements ...

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New Canon Law Centre and the first English translation of Introduction to Canon Law launched
24 September

ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven launched the Thomas More Law School’s new Canon Law Centre at the ACU North Sydney Campus on Wednesday 18 September.

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ACU announces Book of the Year
20 September

ACU’s first book of the year will stimulate students to reflect on the theme of Hope, as part of a new program which recognises the power of fiction to build empathy and improve psychological wellbein...

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School research to increase fitness in children with an intellectual disability
13 September

School-aged children with an intellectual disability are the focus of new research designed to increase their physical activity and fitness.

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ACU reaches top two per cent of international universities
12 September

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has entered the 351–400 band on THE World University Rankings 2020, putting it in the top two per cent of all universities worldwide.*

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Winner of the 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry announced
12 September

Canberra-based poet John Foulcher is the winner of the 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry, receiving $10,000 in prize money for his entry Revising Casuarinas.

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Measuring ‘tweens’ use of screen-based devices: new research
9 September

Parents of ‘tweens’ will get a report card on how their child uses screen-based devices and whether that use meets national guidelines.

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Law students defeat Dutton’s character test
9 September

Law students are behind a life-changing pro bono program securing major court wins for asylum seekers facing deportation from Australia.

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Direct university entry pathway scheme for student military veterans an Australian first
27 August

A direct university pathway scheme that will offer consistent entry requirements for military veterans was launched at the ACU Brisbane Campus on Monday 26 August.

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Cardinal George Pell
23 August

There has been speculation about the name of the Pell Centre at ACU’s Ballarat Campus, with some suggestions that the University has made a “recent decision” to retain its name.

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Honorable recognition for the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil, Iraq
26 July

ACU conferred an honorary doctor of the University (Honoris Causa) on Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda CSsR, Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil, Iraq on Tuesday 23 July.

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Love hormone oxytocin could be a game changer for BDD patients
18 July

Oxytocin, known as the love hormone, could play a key role in treating the debilitating psychiatric illness body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) when used as a nasal spray.

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Taking maths lessons outdoors adds up for children: ACU maths expert
15 July

Hexagonal honeycomb and three-leafed clover are among the marvels of nature that can unlock young children’s passion for maths.

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Rome scholarship honours Indigenous student
10 July

Calle Nicholls is the recipient of the 2019 Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship which will assist her to undertake study at the Rome Campus.

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Australian Bishops visit ACU Rome Campus during their Ad Limina pilgrimage
27 June

Australia’s Catholic Bishops were welcomed to the ACU Rome Campus this week during their Ad Limina Apostolorum visit to the Holy See.

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ACU athletes bound for world stage
25 June

Pain and frustration have given way to unbridled joy for Holly Cushing who will represent her country for the first time at the 30th Summer Universiade in Italy.

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Australian Catholic University commits to free speech code
21 June

Australian Catholic University (ACU) will move to adopt a free speech code, based on the model code drafted by former High Court Chief Justice The Hon Robert French AC.

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Cyber attack on ACU IT systems
17 June

This is to advise that Australian Catholic University has been the target of a cyber attack. A data breach was discovered on 22 May 2019 and a number of staff email accounts and some University system...

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Critical shortage of mental health nurses looms stress and high workloads take a toll
13 June

Victorian mental health nurses report staff shortages, unsustainable high workloads, acutely unwell patients, and verbal and physical aggression as top causes of stress at work, according to a new ACU...

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First triptych created in the traditional Sienese style in 400 years arrives at ACU
13 June

ACU has commissioned a triptych, the first full-size altar piece created in the Medieval Italian Sienese style in at least 400 years, which depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanie...

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Chancellor John Fahey reappointed for a second term
22 May

A statement from Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven.

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Morning exercise keeps the brain sharp all day
9 May

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.

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Sugary drinks link to blood vessel damage and heart disease
8 May

Consuming just one sugary drink can trigger harmful functional changes in arteries and increase the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and early death.

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ALP pledges $7m for education growth in Western Sydney
26 April

ACU has welcomed the federal Labor Party’s pledge to dedicate $7 million to support the establishment of ACU’s new Blacktown campus in the heart of Western Sydney.

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Associate Professor Miriam Tanti appointed as inaugural Strathfield Campus Dean
10 April

Associate Professor Miriam Tanti has been appointed as the inaugural Campus Dean at our Strathfield Campus.

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$18,000 prize purse for the 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry
8 April

Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest poetry prizes, the 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry, with poets from all over the country competing for the coveted $10,000 first prize.

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Young men score highest on “BS calculator”
2 April

Young men are more likely to be “bullshitters” compared to their female counterparts, particularly if they are American or Canadian and hail from an advantaged socio-economic background, according to ...

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ACU research shows school suspension fails kids
29 March

Suspending students from school often does more harm than good and should be scrapped, new ACU research shows.

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Impact of ACU research and engagement recognised
29 March

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.

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Exercise may give new heart to prostate cancer patients
29 March

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

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Death penalty tackled at law lecture
28 March

The legacy left by the execution of Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, and the fight against the death penalty, were the burning issues discussed as the law community honoured one of their finest peers...

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Outstanding ERA results for ACU
27 March

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has performed remarkably well over the last three years in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation.

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Michael Baker awarded prestigious ESSA Fellowship
26 March

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.

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Australian education foundation expands generous student scholarships to NSW
21 March

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

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Jack Hickey wins 2018 ESSA Medal
12 March

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

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Shona Halson an inspiration in exercise and sports science
12 March

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...

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Kids who struggle to read face lifelong disadvantage: experts
12 March

Low literacy levels in Australian children from disadvantaged backgrounds are setting up young people to continue the cycle of unemployment and socio-economic struggle, leading education experts have ...

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New ACU campus in Blacktown
5 March

New campus at Blacktown to provide access to thousands of students.

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Link between brain size and obesity in adolescents
28 February

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.

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Outstanding ACU lecturers win National AAUT Citation Teaching Award
27 February

Congratulations to Dr Duncan Cook and Associate Professor Nick Carter for being awarded an Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT) ‘Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning’....

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Cardinal George Pell
26 February

Australian Catholic University is aware of a finding made by a Victorian jury against Cardinal George Pell.

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ACU employer of choice for gender equality
25 February

ACU has been recognised as a leader in workplace gender equality for the seventh consecutive year.

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Paying children for research does not lead to undue influence
15 February

Researchers worried about the ethics of paying children to take part in research shouldn’t be, a new ACU study reveals.

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Student sparks court win for ACU Refugee Law Project
13 February

The actions of an Australian Catholic University law student have secured a major court win for an asylum seeker facing deportation and given hope to thousands of refugees.

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No Italian, no worries as water polo breaks language barrier
11 February

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.

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Nature or nurture: can tech help footballers learn vision?
5 February

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...

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ACU celebrates Australia Day honours
31 January

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.

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Backseat generation of Aussie kids not walking to school
29 January

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

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Junk food diet linked to Alzheimer’s disease
24 January

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.

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Women shoulder greater injury burden at Australian Open
22 January

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.

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Launching Sydney's newest Football club: ACU FC!
26 November

Based at our Strathfield Campus, the club is ACU's first community club and will utilise the new synthetic pitch on campus, which is due for completion early in 2019. The club will enter both male an...

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Dr Emmanuel Nathan appointed to the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission
19 October

Dr Emmanuel Nathan has been appointed by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity to the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC).

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

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

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Rome scholarship honours Aboriginal student
12 July

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

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ACU welcomes the new Archbishop of Melbourne
9 July

ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven AO GCSG has welcomed the appointment of the Most Reverend Peter A Comensoli as thenew Archbishop of Melbourne.

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