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.

Dancing to her own beat

As a performer, Taryn Beatty has travelled to all corners of the globe. She was part of the Bangarra Dance Theatre’s performance at the Atlanta Olympics, has danced for the United Nations in New York City, and has toured far and wide with her family dance company, sharing her culture in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and many other parts of the world.

Future student

Students break new ground in Fiji

A group of ACU students gained rare insight into Fijian culture, while also having a positive impact on a close-knit community.

Community

Caring with canines

Teacher Sarah has combined her love of animals and education to bring therapy dogs to schools to interact with children.

Career

Making sports science digestible

Meet the ACU alumna helping to keep the next generation of sport scientists around the globe on the cutting edge of the industry.

Global

Medical student one day, refugee the next

Aspiring doctor Sofia Sorokina shares her journey from Ukraine to the Gold Coast and ACU.

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

Culinary culture in the Eternal City

The ACU students who sampled food, culture and community engagement in the Italian capital.