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ACU partners with Indian university to establish STEM centre

Australian Catholic University has partnered with Christ University in India to establish the Global STEM Education Centre.

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Commonwealth initiative sees university expand medicine program 

The University of Notre Dame Australia has received an extra 10 Commonwealth-supported places for its Doctor of Medicine program, as part of the federal government’s initiative to increase the nation’s medical workforce.

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University to fund new research into health industry

Australian Catholic University will fund new research to understand the unique challenges faced by health and social services workers and care recipients.

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ACU academics honour the legacy of Australia’s first saint

Australian Catholic University has appointed four academics as MacKillop Distinguished Professors, a new title inspired by the legacy of Australia’s first saint.

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Notre Dame Australia appoints new chancellor

The University of Notre Dame Australia has appointed Paul McClintock as the university’s eighth chancellor.

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Recruitment by cults ‘widespread’ at university campuses 

Melbourne universities have become hunting grounds for cults and high-control religious groups recruiting new members, with activity on campuses ramping up in recent years, a state inquiry has heard. Source: Herald Sun.

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Archbishop elected to top ACU governance role

Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay has been elected President of the Australian Catholic University Corporation.

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Catholic universities must promote growth in faith and knowledge: Pope

Catholic universities must help students develop a broad vision, one that integrates faith, spirituality, and knowledge of the world. Source: CNS. 

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Eureka! Former editor accepts ACU’s highest honour

Australian Catholic University has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Australian journalist and literary critic Morag Fraser.