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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Smoothing the pathway to civilian life

Military service is often difficult, dangerous and demanding, requiring people to dig deep and display rare resilience. But it is also true that leaving the armed forces and re-entering civilian life can be a perilous period for veterans.

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Nick's pathway to positive psychology

The high-performing ACU undergraduate with his mind set on a career in research psychology.

Taking care of our elders

The failure of Australia’s aged care system is symptomatic of a lack of respect for the rights of older people, say ACU experts.

Double degree doubling choices

Meet the psychology and law graduate making the most of the opportunities offered by a double degree.

Exploring modern dilemmas with ancient wisdom

Using ancient frameworks to shed new light on euthanasia, with ACU theologian Geetanjali Rogers.

The athlete's food: How to fuel elite sportspeople

What’s the best diet for elite athletes? It’s complicated, but ACU researchers say the evidence points to a personalised approach.

Passport to learn

Military service has unlocked doors for two students with bold ambitions.

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