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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 Program
Australian Catholic University has appointed Peter Anstey as director of the university’s Western Civilisation Program.
University to increase education opportunities in Western Sydney
The University of Notre Dame Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Liverpool City Council, reflecting the University’s commitment to providing close-to-home education opportunities to Western Sydney residents.
Australian Catholic University students score prestigious scholarships
Two Australian Catholic University students have been awarded New Colombo Plan scholarship to study abroad in 2025.
Education a privilege and a responsibility: Price
“Education gives you freedom,” Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price said, as she delivered the occasional address at Campion College’s 17th graduation ceremony on Tuesday.
Notre Dame student awarded Indo-Pacific scholarship
The University of Notre Dame Australia has congratulated law and arts student Genevieve Phillips for being awarded a prestigious 2025 New Colombo Plan Scholarship.
ACU appoints Sydney vicar general to senior role
Sydney Archdiocese’s vicar general, Fr Gerald Gleeson, has been appointed as Australian Catholic University’s senior advisor of Catholic identity and mission.