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Art HIgher Education

International iconographer help students get the picture

Every summer, Australian Catholic University’s art gallery in Melbourne hosts religious iconographer Philip Davydov, who leads a group of students and artists in practicing the ancient craft. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

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Overseas placements give teaching students global perspective

The University of Notre Dame Australia is leading the way in international opportunities for future teachers, offering a first-in-Australia program that enables Bachelor of Primary and Secondary Education students to undertake practical teaching placements in Europe.

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Notre Dame Vice Chancellor announces departure

University of Notre Dame Australia Vice Chancellor Francis Campbell will leave the university later in the year to take up a new role overseas.

Health HIgher Education

Catholic student’s vision to bring eye care to the homeless

A Notre Dame University medical student is helping restore vision and dignity to people experiencing homelessness across Sydney by providing free and accessible eye care through his mobile eye clinic, Eyes of Hope.

Aged Care HIgher Education

Research grant a healthy boost for skilled aged care

Greater compassion and safer, person-centred care for those who need it most is the focus of an Australian Catholic University initiative to build capacity for new aged care workers.

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Notre Dame expands Sydney campus with new acquisition

The University of Notre Dame Australia will expand its footprint in Sydney through the acquisition of a 4000-square-metre lease at Mountain Street, Ultimo, on the university’s Broadway Campus.

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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.

Health HIgher Education

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.

HIgher Education Research

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.