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University rankings can offer valuable insights, but they only tell part of the story, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis.
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What compels a paramedic to risk everything for a complete stranger - even one who is violent or criminal? In a world where human life is often cheapened, this talk exp...
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An Australian Catholic University student-led research project has recommended a friendly chat over a banh mi or hot chips could spark a broader conversation to tackle ...
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Join our hackathon backed by AWS, Microsoft and Data3 at North Sydney Campus for coding, collaboration and innovation with hands-on challenges, prizes and expert mentor...
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A new ACU collaboration will help preschoolers access robotic tutors designed to give them a head start to their literacy and numeracy learning.
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Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about what it's like to study allied health, biomedical science and sports science a...
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Children who spend excessive time on screens are at greater risk of developing mood and behaviour problems, new ACU research has found.
Learn about ACU’s entry and pathway options, including the ACU Guarantee early offer program, key dates and how to apply. Plus, hear from current students about their j...
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When does a school’s responsibility for student behaviour end? Is it at 3pm when the bell goes? Or does a school still have to respond to harmful behaviour after hours?
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All rise, interactive workshops are now in session. Take part in our law and criminology or business workshops and discover what it takes to become a respected and ethi...
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Regular exercise changes the bacteria living in the gut which helps the body to fight illness and stay healthy.
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Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about what it's like to study teaching at ACU Melbourne.
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Narcissism has become the armchair diagnosis of the decade, writes Megan Willis.
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Are you ready to explore a career that has a real impact on the lives of individuals and their communities? Discover what it's like to study occupational therapy and sp...
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Highlights stories, insights and perspectives from across the university.
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Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about what it's like to study nursing, midwifery and paramedicine at ACU Melbourne.
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ACU is working with Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training on new partnerships that will help high-achieving Vietnamese students further their studies at ACU.
Learn about ACU’s entry and pathway options, including the ACU Guarantee early offer program, key dates and how to apply. Plus, hear from current students about their j...
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National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to reflect on the path forward, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis.
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Research with usEvery 25 years, the Church proclaims a Holy Year, a special gift of grace and mercy for all people and a time for the faithful to be renewed in their commitment. ACU will be celebrating the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee with events and activities designed to bring us together as a community, renew us in our commitment and refresh us to take up our mission anew.
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International development studies graduate
Yarrie’s childhood was disrupted by a blood civil war that ravaged her hometown. After coming to Australia for refuge, she has found healing through entrepreneurship.
Nursing graduate
Raised in Ipswich in southeast Queensland, Dr Derek Chong is the state's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychiatrist.
Youth work graduate
Nicola Parkes has dedicated her life to supporting people with a refugee experience.
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' deep spiritual connection to Country and thank them for their continued custodianship. We acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledges and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waterways where we work, learn and live.
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Discover ACU’s community engagement activities for the common good. With the university mission at the heart, we work with a rich network of community partners to address social issues. ACU’s commitment to quality community engagement has led us to be named as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification in Australia.
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