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Research lifts the veil on early years of marriage
Researchers are seeking the help of Catholics in their first decade of marriage to share their experiences over the month of September. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
University to explore use of AI for spiritual guidance
The University of Notre Dame Australia has secured a prestigious Australian Research Council Future Fellowship to examine how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping spiritual practice and belief formation in Australia.
Report finds level of trust between Australians is falling
Australia celebrates the value of mateship, but distrust between the population has grown to the highest level reported this decade. Source: SBS News.
Notre Dame receives $3.5m grant for research project
The University of Notre Dame Australia will host a $3.5 million share of a prestigious grant in its Centre for the History of Philosophy for a project examining methods of logical argumentation across the Abrahamic philosophical traditions.
Recently single men seven times more likely to report suicide attempt
Men who have recently gone through a breakup are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who have not, a new study shows. Source: The Guardian.
Fears social media accelerating decline in youth literacy
Youth literacy in Australia is in decline and researchers are concerned social media is a contributing factor. Source: ACU.
Count of church attendance to start this weekend
Across Australia, Catholic parishes are preparing to gather a snapshot of participation at Mass, as the 6th National Count of Attendance gets underway. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
ACU launches PhD scholarship to address safeguarding challenges
Australian Catholic University has launched a PhD scholarship to address a growing number of safeguarding challenges, including a large increase in student-on-student abuse in schools nationwide.
Life satisfaction in Australia hits new low
New data shows life satisfaction has hit a record low, dipping below levels seen during COVID-19 lockdowns. Source: SBS News.