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New $5 million facility boosts ACU’s research capacity
The Australian Catholic University has opened its state-of-the-art human metabolic chamber – the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere – at its Melbourne campus in Fitzroy.
Pressure mounts on Government to overhaul ‘unfair’ HECS system
Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry has backed an urgent overhaul of the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) system, saying it is worsening the inequality gap between younger Australians and older generations. Source: 9news.com.au.
ACU Prize for Poetry a matter of faith
Entries for the ACU Prize for Poetry have opened, with the competition this year calling for poems on the theme of faith. Source: Australian Catholic University.
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.