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Good Sams offering financial support for women undertaking tertiary studies
- . 25 July 2024
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for its 2025 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring program for Catholic women.
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ACU graduate to read ‘Great Books’ in US
- . 24 July 2024
One of the first graduates from Australian Catholic University’s Western Civilisation program has won a prestigious international scholarship to pursue her studies in the United States.
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New ball game for basketballer turned teacher
- . 22 July 2024
University of Notre Dame Australia is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for several of its postgraduate education programs for students commencing their studies this semester. Source: NCEC.
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New initiative integrates Catholic teaching with psychological support
- . 16 July 2024
Campion College has become the first higher education provider to collaborate with the CatholicPsych Institute to launch CPFlourish, an initiative that integrates Catholic teachings with cutting-edge psychological support.
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ACU law school wins international award
- . 3 July 2024
Australian Catholic University’s Thomas More Law School has received global recognition for its pro bono placement program, winning first prize in the Uniservitate Award.
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Bethlehem University students facing ‘extraordinary’ difficulties
- . 26 June 2024
A Bethlehem University official has appealed for prayers and assistance, with the Israel-Hamas war causing “extraordinary” difficulties for its students. Source: Vatican News.
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‘Indigenous cousins’ heading to Rome after winning scholarships
- . 21 June 2024
Since their first day studying teaching at Australian Catholic University in Brisbane, Zane Ratcliff and Ryan St John have become inseparable. Source: ACU.
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Family law – Murdoch, Murdoch and Murdoch
- . 18 June 2024
In the more than three decades since the University of Notre Dame Australia opened its doors, few have been part of its fabric quite like the Murdoch family.
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From student chairs to the Tongan throne
- . 14 June 2024
A University of Notre Dame staff member’s giving nature and the reach of social media have combined to create a rich and rewarding connection between Notre Dame, a Tongan school and Tongan royalty.