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Violence against principals nearly doubles in 15 years as workload soars, stress and burnout deepens, ACU study

New national data tracking Australia’s school leaders over 15 years reveals a dramatic decline in principal health and wellbeing with exposure to violence, stress and workload worse than when the landmark study began in 2011.

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Walkable cities good for ageing brains, study finds

The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions new research, that analysed brain imaging data from more than 500 people, has found.

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ACU trailblazers bound for Winter Olympics

First published by Australian Catholic University Armed with determination and a sense of adventure, two members of the Australian Catholic University community have followed an unorthodox trajectory to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. ACU Elite Athlete and Performer Program student Reilly Flanagan and EAPP alumnus Sarah Blizzard will

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Trans-Tasman tour a golden opportunity for ACU netballers

A dozen students from all corners of Australian Catholic University have the golden chance to add international silverware to their packed trophy cabinet against the best collegiate netballers in Australasia.

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Seizing his second chance

Despite the many hurdles he has faced, Mathoc has held onto his degree aspiration because “there is no limit to education”, a lesson he wants to pass on to his children.

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Pushing out of your comfort zone

ACU works with many partners to deliver learning opportunities for students – including government, non-government, social enterprise and private practice as well as rural, remote and international settings.

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What do women want in a construction career?

Salary was only a lukewarm incentive for women in the construction industry while male-dominated culture and sexual harassment remain key turnoffs for one of the world’s biggest employers.

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Never too late to live your dreams

University has given Rae more than opportunities for study; it’s expanded her horizons in the most unexpected way. Her degree opened the doors for her first overseas travel, to complete one of her Core Curriculum units through ACU’s winter intensive program at ACU’s Rome Campus.