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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Why us?

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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International Women's Day Breakfast, Brisbane
08 March / 8 March / 7 - 8.30am, Brisbane

At ACU, International Women’s Day (IWD) is close to our heart. We are committed to gender equality in the workplace and are proud that more than 70 per cent of our students and alumni are female.

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International Women's Day Breakfast, North Sydney
08 March / 8 March / 7 – 8.30am, North Sydney

At ACU, International Women’s Day (IWD) is close to our heart. We are committed to gender equality in the workplace and are proud that more than 70 per cent of our students and alumni are female.

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International Women's Day Breakfast, Melbourne
08 March / 8 March / 7-8.30am, Melbourne

At ACU, International Women’s Day (IWD) is close to our heart. We are committed to gender equality in the workplace and are proud that more than 70 per cent of our students and alumni are female.

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International Women's Day Breakfast, Ballarat
07 March / 7 March / 7 – 8.30am Ballarat Campus

At ACU, International Women’s Day (IWD) is close to our heart. We are committed to gender equality in the workplace and are proud that more than 70 per cent of our students and alumni are female.

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IRCI Book Launch - Rhythm: A Theological Category
25 February / 25 February / 4.30/ Level 8, 250 Victoria Parade, ACU Melbourne Campus

Join the IRCI in celebrating the publication of Lexi Eikelboom’s work: Rhythm: A Theological Category.

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AI vs HI: The Leaders' Dilemma
21 February / 5:00pm - 7:30pm ACU North Sydney

It’s more than emergent; it’s present.

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ILSTE Research Dialogue Series
21 February / 21 February / 3.00pm

Who am I? How newly arrived immigrant students construct themselves through multimodal texts

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Teachers Revolution: A Strategy for Assessment Change
20 February

Education Technology is becoming more prevalent in today's society and understanding the applications and implications of its use will prepare administrators and educators for the future of education.

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ACU public lecture - Professor Sarah Coakley
18 February / 18 February / 6.00pm / ACU Melbourne campus

Evolution, cooperation and the question of God: Is there a future for "natural theology"?

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National Church Architecture Symposium 2019
06 February / ACU’s Melbourne Campus

National Liturgical Architecture and Art Board (NLAAB) and Australian Catholic University Centre for Liturgy invite you to an upcoming symposium, Where Your Treasure is, There Will Your Heart Be Also:...

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Mythbusters seminar: Busting myths in Health and Fitness
04 February / ACU Melbourne Campus

ACU's Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research is hosting a public lecture and panel discussion on intermittent fasting.

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Insights from Google: Breakfast Round Table
26 November

Don't miss our upcoming monthly breakfast session for HR professionals and social impact leaders. Led by Hiam Sakakini and Monika Gisler from ThinkChangeGrow, they will share and discuss their combine...

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Public forum at The Sydney Institute
7 August

Many people have speculated about the future of religion in the 21st century. The Washington-based Pew Research Center has undertaken detailed demographic projections that explore the future of religi...

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ACU welcomes the new Archbishop of Melbourne

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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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.

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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.

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Launching Sydney's newest Football club: ACU FC!

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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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...

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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.

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Paying children for research does not lead to undue influence

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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Student sparks court win for ACU Refugee Law Project

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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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.

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