Australian Catholic University

About Australian Catholic University

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is both a Catholic University and a public institution within the Australian higher education sector. ACU is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. The University is committed to a strong Catholic ethos and seeks to foster and promote teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement in the Christian tradition. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s Mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them. The University shares with universities worldwide a commitment to quality in teaching, research and service. It aspires to be a community characterised by free enquiry and academic integrity. The University chooses to focus on areas of teaching and research that are closely connected with its particular character as a University that is, Catholic, public and national; and spans seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield. The focus areas are Theology and Philosophy, Health, Education and, the Common Good and Social Justice. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website