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.

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From stress to strength: A guide to building resilience

When the Covid pandemic disrupted the way we live and learn, nursing students found themselves at the sharp edge of stress and uncertainty. But for one ACU researcher, the pandemic also highlighted an urgent opportunity: to better understand how resilience works across cultures.

Future student

Life-long learning

Dr Brett Rangiira is urging fellow teachers to follow their interests and find new perspectives by exploring educational research.

Community

Flipping the script

Atong Deng has an unstoppable vision for the future of South Sudanese youth in Australia.

Career

From selection blow to career success

Jacob Anderson was overlooked for the Olympics, but he’s gunning for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – and career success.

Global

From small classes to big adventures

How one ACU double degree took Kristen from philosophy seminars in Sydney to fighting for justice in East Africa.

Lifestyle

Smoothing the pathway to civilian life

ACU’s Industry Professor for Veterans and Their Families responds to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Study

The beauty of birth

Paramedic Lydia Attrill’s experience at an unplanned homebirth reaffirmed her decision to study midwifery.