IMPACT

STORIES TO INFORM, CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE.

IMPACT

STORIES TO INFORM, CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE.

Impact brings you compelling stories, inspiring research, and big ideas from ACU. It's about the impact we’re having on our communities, and our Mission in action. It’s a practical resource for career, life and study.

At ACU it’s education, but not as you know it. We stand up for people in need, and causes that matter.

If you have a story idea or just want to say hello, do contact us.

A world of care

When ACU paramedicine student Jordan Berger scrubbed in for surgery in a rural Tanzanian hospital, the lights suddenly went out.

Future student

A future in the field

When Amara Malawana got an offer to study a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, she knew it was the course for her.

Community

How historical research benefits communities in the here and now

The importance of looking back at history, with ACU’s Dr Benjamin Mountford.

Career

Calling the shots

Eleni Glouftsis is used to being in charge as a high school teacher and as the AFL’s first – and only – female field umpire.

Global

A 'turning point' in cannabis research

We spoke with neuroscience and addiction expert Dr Valentina Lorenzetti, co-creator of the ground-breaking iCannToolkit.

Lifestyle

Does social media influence our memory?

Dr Diane Charleson's new research is about how we make memories – and like it or not, social media is getting in on the action.

Study

Finding your balance: there isn't one 'right' way to go to uni

Even if you're unsure about what to study, everyone can find balance and succeed at uni.