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Campion College to host ‘intellectual retreat’
Campion College, an independent liberal arts college in Western Sydney, is hosting an “intellectual retreat” for adults next month.
New OT course addresses workforce shortage
The University of Notre Dame Australia is addressing the critical shortage of occupational therapists in remote and regional communities, launching a unique program focused on rural health and evidence-based practice.
ACU creates senior Indigenous role
Australian Catholic University has appointed Kelly Humphrey to the inaugural role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous).
Notre Dame and the Catholic Institute announce partnership
In a significant move for Catholic education in Western Australia, the University of Notre Dame Australia has announced a new strategic alliance with the Catholic Institute of Western Australia.
University review calls for sweeping changes to tertiary education
Universities could soon be facing major funding changes as the biggest review of the sector in decades calls for a radical reshaping of the tertiary education sector. Source: ABC News.
ACU and Jesuits launch new research institute
Australian Catholic University will partner with the Australian province of the Society of Jesus to launch a new national research institute in Melbourne.
Notre Dame collaborates with Catholic University of Croatia
The University of Notre Dame Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Catholic University of Croatia which will open up opportunities for staff and student exchange, research collaboration and joint events.
Catholic liberal arts college plastered with Nazi graffiti
Australia’s only Catholic liberal arts tertiary institution, Campion College, was plastered with violent Nazi messages and swastikas over the summer break. Source: The Australian.
Catholic universities must be more than a business: Pope
Respect for the dignity of every person and for his or her values is as much a part of the identity of a Catholic university as faith, Pope Francis has told members of the International Federation of Catholic Universities. Source: CNS.