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.

Making sports science digestible

Sports scientist, consultant, researcher, speaker, writer and mentor. Jo Clubb wears a lot of hats. All in the service of her passion to make sports science digestible.

Future student

Three students, three different paths to uni

Not all paths to uni look the same, and sometimes there's a few stops and starts. Here's how three students did it their way.

Community

Fulfilling her teaching destiny

Mirryndah Nixon is an Aboriginal teacher focused on nurturing, guiding and educating the next generation.

Career

Galloping through the field of sports science

We sat down with ACU's Tom Fary, the PhD candidate whose research is aimed at giving the Broncos a competitive edge.

Global

Exploring our narcissism obsession

From behavioural scientists to TikTok users, society is preoccupied with narcissism. We sat down with an expert to find out why.

Lifestyle

Sorting fact from fiction in the world of fitness and nutrition

World-renowned researcher, Professor John Hawley, helps navigate the seemingly endless stream of fad diets and exercise trends.

Study

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Brendan Carrick is a fifth generation soldier hoping to carry on the family business – with a slight detour through uni.