Enterprise bargaining has commenced

Autumn graduations kick off today

Watch a livestream of ACU’s Autumn graduation ceremonies in Ballarat and Canberra, and participate in upcoming ceremonies in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

Innovating the Student Experience seminars

Find out which topics we’ll be exploring this month and catch up on presentations you may have missed by joining the Innovation@ACU group in Workplace.

Teaching Development Grant guidelines available

The Teaching Development Grants (TDG) Scheme is designed to support innovation in learning and teaching through program and curriculum initiatives, and scholarship of learning and teaching, to enhance...

Active April is here

There are plenty of ways you can get active this Active April. ACU Sport is encouraging all staff and students to do 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

2021 ACU Prize for Poetry

Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest poetry prizes, the 2021 ACU Prize for Poetry, with poets from all over the country competing for the coveted $10,000 first prize.

Enterprise bargaining has commenced

March editions of Student News and Student Events

View the March editions of ACU’s two key student newsletters. This month, these email updates include a welcome message from the Chief Operating Officer, as well as news about the ACU Ally Network, Co...

Celebrating Holy Week

A message from Vice President Father Anthony Casamento csma: As we head into a second Easter affected by the global pandemic, it is important that we stop to remember what it is we are celebrating.

Student Advocacy Service resources

The Student Advocacy Service has created a digital library of resources that can assist students with understanding ACU’s policies. Lecturers and course coordinators will likely benefit from referring...

Public holiday closures over Easter

Staff are advised that ACU campuses in VIC, ACT, SA, NSW and QLD will be closed between Friday 2 April-Monday 5 April inclusive, for the Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays.

Sustainability and education

Watch today: Associate Professor Michael Baker interviews Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith on how ACU’s research in the field of education is supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4.

Update on campus phone call management

The trial of a new call management arrangement for concierge calls from students, staff and the public has been extended to late June 2021.

Groundbreaking autism inclusion program

In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day this Friday, ACU is delighted to announce the launch of its autism inclusion program.

Updates to the Travel Policy

Further updates have been made to ACU’s Travel Policy. Staff and students travelling domestically now require approval from the Senior Executive or delegated Executive member of the portfolio.

Teacher Validation Database for SELT surveys 2021

From Monday 5 April, teaching staff are encouraged to check the Teacher Validation Database (TVD) to view the units (if any) that have been linked to their names for 2021 Semester 1, Term 1 (Foundatio...

Learn about ACU’s data improvements

Attend a workshop in April to learn more about ACU’s Data and Information Governance Policy and accompanying procedure and classification framework, or to learn how to use DataHub.

Academic Board Digest - 17 February 2021

Academic Board Digest for the meeting of 17 February 2021.

Academic Board Digest - 17 March 2021

Academic Board Digest for the meeting of 17 March 2021.

Academic Promotions Round opening

The 2021 Academic Promotions Round will open on Tuesday 6 April.

ACU Medical Centre North Sydney

ACU's newest medical centre will soon open its doors in North Sydney as a general practice offering comprehensive, high-quality health services.

What does harmony look like?

To celebrate Harmony Week at ACU, Student Life and Campus Ministry are holding a Hopeful Research Dialogue on ‘What Does Harmony Look Like?’ at MacKillop Campus in North Sydney.

Semester 1 census date

A reminder to academic and professional staff that all relevant enrolment forms relating to Semester 1 2021 must be submitted before the Wednesday 31 March census date.

Online program trains 1,000 COVID-19 nurses

The ACU School of Nursing, with the support of the Department of Health and Human Services in Victoria, developed the comprehensive COVID 4 NURSES educational program to further train nurses to work w...

Shorter can be better

A message from the Executive Dean (Faculty of Theology and Philosophy) Professor Dermot Nestor: The journey in creating short courses has reawakened academic motivations and shifted our thinking.

Vale Emeritus Professor Muredach Dynan

It is with sadness that we report of the passing of one of ACU’s early leaders, Emeritus Professor Muredach Dynan, who was appointed as ACU’s first Pro-Vice-Chancellor in a role he held until 2003.

Grow and retain your skills

Achieve your learning goals by planning ahead and registering for training workshops available in April. These workshops focus on topics such as embracing change, having tough conversations, personal ...

Changes to Easter payroll deadlines

Please be aware of the following changes to payroll processing dates next week due to the Easter public holidays.

Gill Terrett retires

Associate Professor Gill Terrett is retiring after 30 years of service with ACU and one of its predecessor institutions.

Populism and truth in the media

Register now to attend a live Q&A event featuring expert panellists from universities in Virginia, Portugal and Milan, as well as ACU’s own Benjamin Moffit.

Business school accreditations

A message from the Executive Dean (Faculty of Law and Business) Professor Therese Joiner: I spoke with the National Head of the Peter Faber Business School to help demystify the international accredit...

Connect2Uni student support service

Connect2Uni is an innovative, free service offering a range of transition activities and programs to designed to support first year students to transition successfully into their university life and t...

Update on changes to recruitment

Paper-based Position Classification Review (PCR) forms are now available in Staff Connect. Here’s further information on what you need to know and do.

Veterans Transition Program

Student Veteran Services successfully ran the second iteration of the Veterans Transition Program which aims to address key barriers faced by veterans as they transition into higher education.

Autumn 2021 graduations

Staff are warmly invited to participate in the upcoming Autumn graduation ceremonies held in Ballarat, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Registration is now open for all staff.

2021 Alumni Awards

Each year we celebrate the exceptional contribution, leadership and innovation of our outstanding alumni around the globe. Nominations are now open for the 2021 ACU Alumni Awards.

Understanding leave

With the introduction of the new Progress Plan, now is an ideal time to look ahead and plan when you will take the leave you will accrue this year.

Introducing the revised ACU Data Strategy

Vice-Chancellor Professor Zlatko Skrbis has launched a revised ACU Data Strategy, which will help drive innovation, enhance academic quality, and deliver a rewarding experience for students, staff and...

Blacktown Campus officially opened

ACU formally opened its newest addition, the Josephine Bakhita Campus, in Blacktown on Friday. Thanks to the many staff who worked incredibly hard to bring this campus to life.

Prestigious Principal Fellowships at ACU

Congratulations to Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis and National Head, Peter Faber Business School Professor Susan Dann who were recently awarded Principal Fellowships of the High...

Scholars to meet a dazzling galaxy of stars