ACU appoints Dr John Burdick to lead student experience portfol...

ACU has appointed Dr John Burdick as Director of Student Experience and Enhancement, a key portfolio focused on student success, engagement and wellbeing.

Array of talent honoured at Sport and Performer Awards

New St Kilda teammates Tom De Koning and Mason Wood were among the high achievers honoured at the 2025 Australian Catholic University Sport and Performer Awards.

ACU partners with industry to further the science of nutrition...

Australian Catholic University researchers are partnering with Nestlé Health Science on a start-up incubator to advance innovation in nutrition.

ACU means business with innovation partnership

ACU students and researchers will benefit from a new education partnership with the Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN).

Innovative Step Up Into Teaching program a finalist in national...

ACU's innovative Step Up into Teaching (SUIT) program is a finalist in Universities Australia's 2025 Shaping Australia Awards.

ACU ranked number one in Australia for research quality for thi...

ACU has taken out the top spot in Australia for research quality in the Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings.

Veterans honoured for community contribution

Generations of students will benefit from the legacy left by the 2025 cohort of Australian Catholic University Student Veteran Impact Award recipients.

ACU tops national survey for student and employer satisfaction...

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has ranked number one in Australia for employer satisfaction, according to the latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS).

ACU and VicHealth partner in youth-led fight against vaping

Vaping's ruinous impact on the environment will feature heavily in a dynamic awareness campaign to tackle youth vaping on campuses following a partnership between Austr...

ACU launches new scholarship to support best and brightest stud...

Australian Catholic University has launched a new scholarship program that will allow high-achieving students from Southeast Asia to pursue their studies at ACU.

ACU celebrates Indigenous Literacy Day

More than 150 primary, secondary, and university students gathered at ACU’s Strathfield campus to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day.

ACU to explore youth perceptions of ADF service

A frank, youth-led discussion about perceptions of military service will form part of an Australian Catholic University study into young people's understanding of the A...

ACU expands international scholarships for 2026

A raft of new scholarships is making international study more accessible, helping students from developing countries achieve their dream of study abroad and attracting ...

New degree to train next generation of social and environmental...

ACU has launched a new degree in Social and Environmental Sustainability aimed at addressing global issues such as climate change and environmental degradation, economi...

ACU part of $25m Collaborative Research Accelerator Grant to ta...

ACU's Nicola Straiton is part of a global research team awarded a $25M Collaborative Research Accelerator Grant to tackle breast cancer.

ACU invites future students to experience life on campus

From exploring a VR-classroom to visiting student accommodation or joining a mock legal trial, future students and their families can experience life on campus at ACU's...

Blacktown Campus welcomes future students and their families

ACU has launched a new dedicated parent lounge where mums and dads can find out how to navigate the world of higher education at this year's Open Day at Blacktown.

Excel flair comes naturally for Microsoft top gun Jorja

Numbers come naturally to Australian Catholic University student Jorja Hammond who has soared to the finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship.

ACU Conaci Scholars head to Rome

First Nations students Drew Campbell and Jacob Lasserre are preparing for their first visit to the Eternal City after winning the Conaci Scholarship.

ACU deepens partnerships in Vietnam

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.

ACU launches fast-track tech degree led by powerhouse female ta...

ACU has launched a unique fast-track double degree in Computer and Data Science that will prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow

ACU celebrates Reconciliation Week

ACU will mark National Reconciliation Week with an inaugural lunch and lecture, liturgies and student-led events.

ACU, UN to collaborate on International Day for Judicial Wellbe...

Australian Catholic University is among the prime movers behind a United Nations initiative that helps fortify the mental and physical health of the judiciary.

ACU achieves top ranking for theology

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has achieved its highest-ever global ranking for theology in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Teaching numbers up in boost to profession

Enrolments in ACU's teaching courses have soared at its Brisbane campus in a positive sign for the profession, which has long struggled with educator shortages.

Professor Peter Anstey to lead ACU's Western Civilisation progr...

Australian Catholic University has announced the appointment of Professor Peter Anstey as Director of ACU’s renowned Western Civilisation Program.

Tenille, ACU honoured for ADF service

Taking student pastoral support up a notch will be the next step for Australian Catholic University’s Tenille Duggan after her breakthrough recognition for Australian D...

Demographic shift has new meme-ing for politicians?

Political messaging, and policies, will change according to Peter Faber Business School senior lecturer Alexander Campbell who has noted the implications for marketers ...

Drinking alcohol might help you fall asleep but it won’t keep y...

Having a few drinks before bed might seem like a good way to ensure some shut-eye but an ACU study has found doing so can be quite bad for your sleep health.

A decade of ACU law

Engineering’s loss became law’s gain when a teenaged James Penny learned he had a fervor for debate that would drive him all the way to the Victorian Bar.

Introducing the new Sculpture Walk at ACU Melbourne Campus in F...

A curated journey featuring 21 exceptional works by both established and emerging artists from the ACU Art Collection.

Ale-gorithm a bottler of an idea for brewers

Australian Catholic University Associate Professor and computational intelligence expert, Niusha Shafiabady, has put her 20 years of experience in artificial intelligen...

Graduate Research School to deliver industry-focused research w...

ACU has launched a Graduate Research School that will attract the nation’s best and brightest research talent.

Why Australia needs its own GI Bill

Vice-Chancellor Professor Zlatko Skrbis has called on the government to consider free university education for military veterans.

The career goal enticing Paralympics swimming star

ACU students and alumni have returned from successful campaigns at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

Patients become prey in fight against organ trafficking bazaars...

Victims are recast as offenders according to Australian Catholic University research that has identified criminal justice gaps and corruption in the fight against illeg...

ACU historian provides expert analysis of Australia’s new migra...

Dr Rachel Stevens provides an expert analysis of the government’s "once in a generation" migration reforms.

Supporting veterans into education and beyond

More Defence personnel and their families will flourish thanks to Australian Catholic University initiatives backed by commitments totalling almost $2 million from the ...

Not all screen time bad for kids, ACU study

Children’s screen time is not the problem most parents fear it to be, according to world-first ACU research.

Xavier Symons appointed Director of the Plunkett Centre for Eth...

ACU and its healthcare partners are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Xavier Symons as incoming Director of the Plunkett Centre for Ethics.

Hungarian President visits ACU to discuss public policy challen...

Hungarian President Katalin Novák visited ACU’s North Sydney campus, leading a roundtable discussion with senior leaders, academics and policy experts.

Interfaith dialogue builds bridges

ACU theologian Emmanuel Nathan is bringing faith leaders to campus to speak to students against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East.

ACU strengthens ties with Belgian university KU Leuven

ACU hosted a delegation from Catholic research university KU Leuven at the North Sydney campus this week.

Stronger ties with Vietnam National University in education exc...

ACU is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with the esteemed University of Education, Vietnam National University (UED), reaffirming the mutual commitment to ...

ACU veterans advocate recognised with PM’s employment award

Creating, not just a pathway, but a home for ADF personnel at Australian Catholic University is the calling for Aaron Cornwall, who has won Veteran Employee of the Year...

Jobs, not jail, an answer to fight against crime

An Australian Catholic University pilot program has found keeping a job is a powerful motivator for young people engaged in car theft.

Clancy Art Prize unites art and faith

Students in Catholic secondary schools across Sydney have celebrated art and faith at the annual Clancy Prize for Religious Art.

ACU launches Master of Liberal Arts

ACU has launched a Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation) in partnership with the Ramsay Centre.

ACU welcomes historic Universities Accord

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has welcomed the release of the Universities Accord Panel’s interim report today.

ACU leads Deadly education programs for young Aboriginal childr...

ACU has launched two Deadly education programs for Aboriginal children in kindergarten, years 3 and 4 in Wonnarua Country.

ACU welcomes leading sport scientist Professor Ben Jones

Leading UK sport science academic Professor Ben Jones joins ACU

Stretched police branded “unjust” by youth battling mental heal...

Australian Catholic University criminologist Dr Matthew Morgan has proposed an overhaul of training, operational practice and interagency collaboration after his joint ...

Western Civilisation program opens doors to the world

ACU’s Western Civilisation program is giving the country’s best and brightest students the chance to broaden their horizons and study overseas, from semesters at the Ro...

DVA grant a leg-up for veterans transition

A Veteran Wellbeing Grant will enable ACU to develop an app to help steer Australian Defence Force veterans and their families through their transition to higher educat...

SPRINT signs new partnership with Orthosport Victoria Institute...

The SPRINT Research Centre's new partnership with OrthoSport Victoria Institute will deliver clinical placement opportunities.

Fellowship honours the memory of ACU scholar

Dr Alda Balthrop-Lewis – a Senior Research Fellow in ACU's Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry – has been appointed this year’s Denis Edwards Visiting Fellow at...

ACU Fellowship brings renowned archaeologist to Australia

World renowned archaeologist and scholar Professor Yossi Garfinkel will visit Australia this month as the inaugural ACU Sir Asher Joel Fellow.

ACU's Western Civilisation program welcomes largest cohort of n...

ACU welcomed its third cohort of Ramsay Scholars into the Western Civilisation program - the largest to date.

Inclusive juries: justice for all

Research from Australian Catholic University’s David Spencer provided empirical research data for a Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) report into inclusive juries ...

ACU hosts global art project in support of Afghan girls and wom...

Two striking glass mosaics on show at ACU’s Melbourne campus are part of a worldwide project designed to draw attention to the plight of Afghan women and girls under th...

ACU researchers lead national research on changing attitudes to...

There is a sharp generational and gender divide when it comes to how Australians view the role of local government, according to a new national survey by ACU researcher...

ACU announces partnership with Clunes Booktown Festival

ACU has signed on as university sponsor of the 2023 Clunes Booktown Festival, cementing the University’s commitment to the arts in regional Victoria.

Muscle growth not impaired by time-restricted eating, research...

Time restricted eating is a popular dietary trend for those wanting to hack their health but does it affect muscle health?

New library and student accommodation open as thousands begin u...

ACU will welcome more than 30,000 students, including more than 9800 commencing students, and 1400 international students with a lively calendar of exciting events acro...

High school students from across the nation attend the Western ...

More than 60 high school students from across Australia attended a residential Summer School hosted by ACU’s Western Civilisation Program last month.

RSL Queensland and ACU announce partnership to support veterans...

A partnership between Australian Catholic University and RSL Queensland will see the lives of veterans and their families transformed through education and opportunity.

ACU expert leads media coverage of the death of Pope Emeritus B...

ACU papal historian Dr Miles Pattenden led media coverage of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, reaching a global audience of almost 50 million people.

Combine and conquer cyber raiders

Data is as valuable as oil and it will take more than harsh financial penalties to defeat the “borderless raiders” attacking the communication, healthcare and financial...

ACU launches new industry arts and heritage PhD program in Ball...

ACU will offer three PhD scholarships as part of a partnership with the City of Ballarat, the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Sovereign Hill.

Law for good: The budding solicitor with an eye on social justi...

ACU undergraduate Olivia Williams was chosen to take part in the highly competitive Victorian Parliament Internship Program.

Student high flyers honoured at ACU veterans awards

Community engagement and academic performance was recognised at the 2022 ACU Student Veteran Impact Awards.

Grants give students opportunities and high-tech skills

ACU has received almost $2 million in New South Wales Government grants to fund new learning opportunities and training tools.

ACU collaboration with TFA extended into NSW

ACU's successful partnership program with Teach for Australia has been expanded into New South Wales.

ACU experts provide insights into history in the making

The death of Queen Elizabeth II was an historic event and a significant global news story. ACU’s experts stepped up to provide expert commentary as part of the unpreced...

Funding boost for early career researchers at ACU

Three academics from ACU have been awarded funding in the highly competitive Discovery Early Career Research Awards (DECRA) - the largest ever awarded at the University...

International perspectives tackle floods, bushfires

Students from seven different nations have combined to tackle one of the most dangerous and costly threats facing Australia.

A future in the field

Amara Malawana found a degree that aligned with her interests in law and psychology and would get her out in the field.

Common terms you’ll hear at university

Learning styles and teaching expectations can vary from culture to culture, and so can university terminology. Here's a list of commonly used terms you will likely enco...

Global health aid: saving lives, harming the planet?

Reducing the environmental impact of global health aid is vital, according to ACU healthcare ethics expert Dr Bridget Pratt.

ACU stays strong in nursing and education world rankings

ACU continues to make its mark globally in world rankings.

ACU looking to expand its arts offering in Ballarat

ACU is planning to expand its presence in Ballarat, developing an arts offering that serves the local community.

Going green encourages staff retention

Environmentally sustainable businesses have a better chance of retaining staff, according to a new Australian Catholic University study.

Steering joyriders into safer thrills

Juvenile offenders will experience legal thrills and face car theft victims as part of an Australian Catholic University trial aimed at discouraging reckless road behav...

A platform for a new generation of Indigenous seafarers

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, visits the Cape Don as part of her tour of Australia in April.

The chasm between disability services and prisons

Asking one simple question has opened a Pandora’s box, and a criminologist’s eyes, to the gaping shortfall of support services for prisoners with disability.

From selection blow to career success

Missing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games galvanised Jacob Anderson to pursue his goals on and off the hockey pitch.

Visit Open Day on an ACU campus near you

Open Day season has started at ACU with seven of our campuses welcoming visitors.

Plunkett Centre Annual Lecture explores the human face of healt...

ACU bioethicist Xavier Symons examined the human face of healthcare in this year’s Plunkett Centre Annual Lecture.

ACU scholar wins prestigious humanities fellowship

Dr Kristie Flannery has won a Travelling Fellowship from the Australian Academy for the Humanities.

ACU’s new virtual reality experience gives international studen...

ACU's new virtual reality transition program explores topics such as cultural norms, public transport and etiquette to prepare international students for life in Austra...

Anh's fast track to ACU

Find out how the ACU Guarantee program helped international student Anh gain early entry into her dream course at ACU.

Conversations for change

Casey Murnane wanted to study law to positively contribute to causes close to her heart.

Study to uncover secret to teaching longevity to stem burnout...

Long-standing teachers will be surveyed about their experiences to help support those entering the profession to remain in the classroom.

Busy Anderson earns Birmingham ticket

Kookaburra Jacob Anderson is one of of seven current ACU students who will compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in July

Queen’s Birthday Honours for ACU

Trailblazing historian Professor Joy Damousi has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Exhibition highlights incarceration of First Nations peoples

The ACU Gallery in Melbourne is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Malcolm Morton, a proud Arrente man indefinitely detained in the Northern Territory.

Birmingham-bound athletes turn to ACU for hope

ACU’s Allied Health Clinic has delivered hope, and a launchpad towards Commonwealth Games success, for Vanuatu’s women’s beach volleyball team.

Extending the right to vote in Australia

As young people become more politically involved, there has been a renewed push to lower the voting age in Australia.

Laurie Buys joins ACU as Professor of Healthy Ageing

Gerontology expert Laurie Buys joins ACU as it strengthens its commitment to deliver innovative research and a skilled workforce for the aged care sector.

ACL injuries highest in young Australians with five to 14-year-...

Young Australians have the highest incidence of knee injury with five to 14-year-old girls recording the sharpest rise in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, acc...

From science to the C-suite

Dr Sanjeev Alfred already had a PhD in biological science and a passion for business.

Lessons from para powerlifters

The world’s strongest person might not be who you think according to an ACU researcher who has challenged society to reimagine how strength is perceived.

Sprint tech hauls coaches closer to fair analysis

Standardised testing for one of sport’s most prized commodities – speed – is a step closer thanks to a research partnership between Australian Catholic University and p...

ACU tops Australia for QS ranking in Theology, Divinity and Rel...

ACU has topped Australia for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

ACU Poetry Prize looks to spark hope among Australian poets

One of Australia's most prized poetry awards, the ACU Prize for Poetry, is now open for entries in 2022.

Students cap off study with momentous graduation season

Thousands of ACU students across our campuses are marking the end of their most recent education journey with the commencement of the 2022 graduation season.

Patience a virtue on Danny's Italian adventure

The 10-hour time difference between Cronulla and ACU’s Rome Campus was no shock to student athlete Danny Kerr.

The dangers of overwork

For many of us, the biggest impact the pandemic has had on our daily lives is that it forced us away from the office.

Associate Professor Tim Moore joins ICPS

Tim Moore has joined ACU’s Institute of Child Protection Studies as deputy director.

The Costs of Fear and Greed: Past and Present in Australia’s Ch...

Australia’s China policy was the subject of the Sir Peter Cosgrove lecture in History delivered by Professor James Curran on 21 February 2022.

Climate research stars in IMAX film

A new IMAX 3D film about the hidden history of Cambodia features research by ACU Associate Professor of Geography Dr Duncan Cook.

Enterprise agreements entrench inequality

Former Federal Workplace Gender Equality Agency director Libby Lyons used ACU's eighth Annual Hon Barry O’Keefe Memorial Lecture to explore the topic, “Is the Fair Work...

A safer place for everyone

Campbell Reade remembers his time as a high-risk construction worker with a blend of fondness and bewilderment.

New course tackles teacher burnout

A new course aims to address the crisis by offering teachers and teaching executives training in mental health targeted at managing the stresses associated with the pro...

Andrew Condon appointed as ACU’s first Industry Professor Veter...

ACU has appointed its first Industry Professor Veterans and Their Families to improve opportunities for the defence community in higher education.

Leading in philosophy

ACU is ranked as one of the top univerisities of the top universities in Australia for philosophy.

Dietary timing a key to overall health

Dr Evelyn Parr from the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research has been honoured for her research into chrono-nutrition.

Fifteen minutes with an online mentor can reboot a young person...

At-risk high school students need the support and guidance of an online mentor to help them re-engage with their schooling, according to a world-leading Professor of Ps...

SPRINT takes gait analysis on the road

A valid, affordable and portable system capable of analysing running gait is the objective for an Australian Catholic University project that was among 15 recipients aw...

A RARE chance to inspire healthy futures

Students from Queensland's South Burnett have at least two pathways to careers in sport and exercise science after a visit from ACU.

Quick, easy access to credit

ACU’s new credit management system is now live and active after a successful pilot earlier this year.

Getting ahead while studying virtually

Blog post recounting an international student's experience studying virtually from overseas in 2021.

Turning concussion research on its head

Concussed athletes should commence moderate intensity exercise within two days of injury according to new Australian Catholic University research that challenges tradit...

ACU launches new ethics resource for global community

Australian Catholic University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis is today launching EthicsFinder, is a continually updated, expertly curated search ...

Pursuing her passion for people

How work-integrated learning helped ACU graduate Anthea Martin to launch her career in human resource management.

Wallabies camp a priceless experience for ACU student

A six-week internship with the Australian men’s rugby union team was a money-can't-buy experience for Curtis Reck who is nearing completion of a Bachelor of High Perfor...

Researcher calls for gender neutral toys to improve STEM career...

Forget the aisles of pink and blue, toy packaging and toy stores should be gender neutral in Australia to help girls into STEM careers, according to an Australian Catho...

Five top tips for parents when school returns: experts

Parents have a vital role to play when schools return after the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to education experts.

The complex nature of criminology and criminal justice

Delving into the world of crime and justice with ACU criminal law expert, Dr Brendon Murphy.

Kerr dives into study trip of a lifetime

ACU business student Danny Kerr has commenced a stint at the university’s Rome Campus where he will continue his course online and develop skills playing for SC Tuscola...

Teachers should extend lunch breaks when schools return: educat...

Education experts at Australian Catholic University say teachers should bring back a sense of joy to student learning and extend lunch breaks when schools resume in Oct...

ACU telehealth exercise program helps palliative cancer patient...

A telehealth exercise program for palliative cancer patients with the muscle wasting syndrome cachexia is improving their quality of life, physical function, and streng...

Prevention and early intervention critical for children of pare...

Children whose parents have mental illness are two to 13 times more likely to develop a mental illness themselves which is why prevention and early intervention is crit...

Leadership for Mission

Designed by and for women who are inspired by the Gospel vision of justice, freedom and the dignity of the human person. This program has been acknowledged for its cont...

Pilot plan for international students to NSW

Statement from Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis on the safe return of international students to NSW

Could gym workouts be a good fit to tackle pre-eclampsia?

A new study from researchers at ACU’s School of Behavioural and Health Sciences will investigate how resistance training and other activities impact vascular function d...

If lockdowns continue the education gap will get bigger

If sporadic pandemic lockdowns continue, they are likely to create significant challenges of identity, connectedness, and equity of education for children in disadvanta...

How to feed an Olympian: Professor Louise Burke on the delicat...

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...

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

Student teacher Carmel Debel wants to inspire other First Natio...

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

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 a...

ACU theologians among Top Women

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

Paralympics a revealer of character for ACU quintet

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

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

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 ini...

Primary kids would be kinder, and bullying could reduce if scho...

Children could become kinder and more inclusive towards their peers and even bullying could reduce if schools take on the findings from new research.

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 ...

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, accordi...

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 conf...

Psychologist offers mental health support with lockdown lessons...

Australian Catholic University Professor John Munro, a respected psychologist and education expert, said important mental health lessons were learned during Melbourne’s...

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), offe...

From shifting tin to drafting manuscripts, big Rob’s journey fr...

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.

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.

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.

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 o...

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...

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 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 p...

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 In...

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 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...

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...

Unique learning ‘hub’ draws student teachers from Melbourne to ...

Ballarat Hub draws Melbourne teaching students to the region.

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.

More greenery and less traffic around schools may help young ch...

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

Strategies for developing Catholic school leaders into the futu...

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

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.

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.

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 child...

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 ...

Worried about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Ask your doctor these...

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 fo...

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...

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, researc...

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 ...

Top journal publishes iPLAY, school-based kids’ fitness researc...

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.

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...

ACU academics win NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

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

New warp drive research dashes faster than light travel dreams ...

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.

HIIT and resistance training builds muscle and improves fitness...

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,...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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 Pe...

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 Inter...

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...

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.

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.

Why MBAs are a good investment

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

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 Adi...

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...

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 dys...

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 ...

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 Pe...

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.

Australian and US students swim in the virtual global Shark Tan...

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 entrepr...

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 experie...

Time-restricted feeding improves health without altering the bo...

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-restric...

Physios can play a key role in helping their patients quit smok...

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 cardiore...

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 Kin...

Educational Leaders and the project of professionalisation in e...

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 ove...

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 Austr...

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 relevan...

Potatoes do not need to be off-limits if you have type 2 diabet...

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 peop...

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 surv...

ACU research leads to better contact between children in out-of...

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 c...

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 ...

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, ...

ACU research finds silent discos benefit people living with dem...

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 fr...

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...

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 ...

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

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 a...

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.

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 directio...

Register Your Interest competition winners announced

Find out if you’ve won.

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.

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 Negoti...

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 ...

Funding agreement finalised for new degree in Western civilisat...

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...

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.

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 grapp...

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 P...

Ministry Leadership Program moves to ACU from Catholic Health A...

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 Aust...

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...

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 Vete...

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...

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 b...

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 ...

ACU announces new collaboration with Australian Province of the...

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...

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 ...

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 S...

Internationally renowned historian of modern Russia, Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick FAHA, and leading early modern scholar of gender and emotions, Professor Susan Broomha...

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 AC...

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

Leading philosopher will advance Catholic understanding of educ...

Leading British philosopher Professor John Haldane will join the Australian Catholic University this year to establish a new project to develop Catholic school educatio...

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 comm...

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...

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?

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.

Australian education foundation expands generous student schola...

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

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 l...

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 o...

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 administ...

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 ...

Literacy & teacher assessment receive major funding boost in AR...

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 tea...

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...

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 Uni...

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 de...

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 en...

Vice-Chancellor condemns political intervention into research g...

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 overturn...

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 Resear...

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,...

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 summ...

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

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 m...

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.

Heart disease more likely to kill regional, rural and remote Au...

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 th...

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.

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.