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News 4 SeptemberShare your thoughts on communication at ACU by taking part in the Staff Communication Survey by Friday 13 September.
A message from the Vice President, Father Anthony Casamento:
As a Catholic university, ACU lives the yearly liturgical seasons within the Catholic faith. And this week we begin the celebration of the season of Lent. Lent is one of the most important liturgical seasons observed by all Christians. It is the period of time between Ash Wednesday (February 14 this year) and Easter, and is geared towards spiritual purification, meditation and penance. Taking time to reflect on this during Lent reminds us of what is important in life and points us beyond ourselves to our neighbours and their needs.
As the beginning of the Lenten season, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and repentance. Christians from around the world are invited to receive ashes upon their forehead in the sign of the cross, while the words "remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return“ are recited. These ashes serve a dual purpose. Firstly, they remind us of our mortality and humanity as we begin the Lenten fast. Secondly, the ashes are a biblical symbol of repentance, sorrow, and humility.
As a mirroring of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert in the Gospel accounts, Lent calls and challenges us to retreat, self-examine and re-find our way; to focus again on what is at the heart of our faith - the hope that we hold in the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus that we recall and celebrate at Easter.
During Lent, our Campus Ministry team will be providing opportunities for our staff and students to enter into the season in preparation for Easter. These opportunities include Shrove Tuesday, support of Project Compassion, Lenten groups, our giving drive - “40 Items for 40 Days” along with social media and workplace reflections from staff and students.
As a University with a deep sense of our Catholic tradition, lived through our mission, may the days ahead and the opportunities provided help us achieve more fully our potential as people of hope, joy and compassion and help us come to a greater understanding of the value of the communities we are part of.
Share your thoughts on communication at ACU by taking part in the Staff Communication Survey by Friday 13 September.
Congratulations to ACU Professor Daryl Higgins and the team behind the landmark Australian Child Maltreatment Study who have won a Queensland Child Protection Week Award.
A message from Executive Dean of Health Sciences Professor Suzanne Chambers: I continue to be inspired by ACU’s staff, in the commitment they show to the greater good and to the value they place on th...
ACU Library’s Research Engagement team invites all researchers and higher degree research (HDR) students to join updated Research Essentials skills sessions for Semester 2.
Belated Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads and father-figures. Hear from ACU working parent Timothy Ly about how access to leave and flexible working arrangements helped when he became a fa...
The Library is pleased to introduce SIFT, a robust methodology designed to enhance student information evaluation skills.
Applications for ACU Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning and the Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching close on Monday 9 September.
Hear from staff and students about how they are navigating the potential of generative artificial intelligence. Register for HELTA's three-part series to explore GenAI’s impact and applications in hig...
We are in the middle of National Child Protection Week – it’s a great reminder to check out ACU resources on safeguarding our students.
Under the Obelisk, a striking monumental sculpture by acclaimed artist Akio Makigawa, is the latest addition to the ACU Art Collection
Teaching staff are encouraged to check their units have been correctly linked to their names for the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys in upcoming teaching periods.
Members of the university community are warmly invited to join this online forum on 6 September.
Lecturers in Charge are encouraged to communicate with their students when they are referred for potential academic misconduct. A guide with ready-to-use text is now available, read and download a cop...
Join the conversation and register for the free online Equity @ ACU Symposium, to be held on 9 and 10 October. The symposium will feature keynote addresses from leaders in equity research, experts in ...
Lecturers in Charge (LICs) are now able to make a determination of poor academic practice as an outcome of an investigation into academic misconduct. Register for upcoming workshops and access guidanc...
Equity @ ACU Week is fast approaching. Join the conversation and register for the online Equity @ACU Symposium, a professional learning event for all staff on 9 and 10 October. The symposium will expl...
The library has created an AI hub, which explores the responsible and ethical use of generative technology.
A message from Executive Dean Faculty of Education and Arts Professor Mary Ryan: I am excited to announce the launch of Synergy, an innovative platform designed to foster collaborations between academ...
IT invites you to participate in a Technology in Teaching Spaces survey to gather feedback on the usability, reliability, and overall experience to improve future designs and focus investment.
All staff are warmly invited to participate in upcoming graduation ceremonies held in Sydney and Melbourne to offer a final show of support and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates.
Visit Service Central to access Corporate Services.