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Catholic Institute of Sydney launches three-year degree
The Catholic Institute of Sydney will be able to confer a new three-year degree – the Bachelor of Religious Sciences – from next year. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
ACU appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
After an international recruitment process, Tania Broadley has been appointed Australian Catholic University’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).
Archbishop Comensoli defends de Bruyn after ACU walkout
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli and Cardinal-designate Mykola Bychok have defended retired trade unionist Joe de Bruyn’s right to uphold Catholic teaching in his speech to Australian Catholic University graduates last week. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
ACU to refund graduates after keynote speech sparks walkout
Australian Catholic University will refund graduation fees for hundreds of students who walked out of their ceremony in protest of a keynote speech that railed against abortion and gay marriage. Source: The Age.
Philosophy centre to explore our deepest and oldest questions
The University of Notre Dame Australia is launching its new Centre for the History of Philosophy, which promises to explore the deepest and oldest questions facing humanity.
Tax clinic to provide quality care for students and the vulnerable
The University of Notre Dame Australia will open a new tax clinic that will give vulnerable people greater access to professional tax advice while giving students the opportunity to have authentic workplace experiences.
New program to boost teacher numbers
Australian Catholic University has launched its new All Points to Teaching program designed to boost employment-based pathways and access to fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate teaching degrees.
ACU welcomes final report into veterans’ suicides
Australian Catholic University has welcomed the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Australian Catholic University appoints new chief operating officer
Patrick Woods has been appointed as Australian Catholic University’s new chief operating officer.