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ACU $14m investment partnership to turn research into commercial ventures
Australian Catholic University and Breakthrough Victoria have signed a landmark co-investment partnership worth $14 million that will translate research into life-changing products and services.
Honorary degree for founding governor of Notre Dame Australia
An honorary doctor of letters degree has been awarded to the University of Notre Dame Australia’s founding governor Peter Prendiville for his exceptional contribution to the university since its inception.
House of correction becomes house of education
A partnership between Sydney’s Parklea Correctional Centre and Australian Catholic University has ignited a thirst for learning in inmates who are discovering new possibilities for their lives outside prison.
Cyber attack hits university as semester one begins
The University of Notre Dame says it does not know when its services will be fully restored following a cyber attack which has disrupted services for nearly a month. Source: ABC News.
Catholic students’ society ‘a beacon of hope’ on a $50 weekly budget
Providing opportunities for young people to grow in faith and fellowship is the aim of the University of Tasmania Catholic Chaplaincy team. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Rise in teaching enrolments a boost for profession
Enrolments in Australian Catholic University’s teaching courses have soared at its Brisbane campus in a positive sign for the profession, which has long struggled with educator shortages.
Partnership offers scholarships to Indigenous nurses
The University of Notre Dame Australia, in partnership with St John Western Australia, is offering its first scholarship to First Nations registered nurses to undertake a Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine Program. Source: The eRecord.
Fee-free course takes load off future nurses
The first cohort of students to graduate debt-free from Mater Education’s Diploma of Nursing are set to kick off their healthcare careers without the burden of paying off tuition fees. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
Philosophy professor to head ACU’s Western Civilisation ProgramÂ
Australian Catholic University has appointed Peter Anstey as director of the university’s Western Civilisation Program.