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03/06/2026

“I want to be a teacher and TPP made it possible.” 📚

Evie is studying the Tertiary Pathway Program and working towards her goal of high school teaching.

With supportive tutors and a strong community, she’s on her way.

Find your pathway ➡️ https://ow.ly/Vjs750YUPgg

02/06/2026

Did you catch Notre Dame's Dr Victoria Lorrimar on ABC's Religion and Ethics Report? She spoke with Andrew West about Pope Leo's recent encyclical on AI: https://ow.ly/vOzu50Z6tuL

If you’d like to explore this topic in more depth, join Dr Lorrimar and leading international experts for an online panel discussion this Thursday. Register via the link in the comments.

In a powerful warning about the dangers and delusions of artificial intelligence, Pope Leo has taken on the self-styled gods of the 21st century. He’s used his first encyclical to argue that whatever good AI might bring, it should never be controlled by a tiny group of ultra-wealthy tech titans. H...

29/05/2026

This morning, staff at our Fremantle Campus came together for a National Reconciliation Week Morning Tea centred on reflection, connection and conversation.

This year’s theme, All In, invites us all to continue deepening our commitment to reconciliation through learning, action and meaningful connection

We were honoured to welcome Aunty Neta Knapp as our guest speaker. Aunty Neta is from the Goring, Kepacurl and Nyungar groups and was born in Gnowangerup in the Southwest. A member of the Stolen Generations, she was raised at Roelands Mission. Through her art and storytelling, Aunty Neta shared the resilience, strength and stories passed down from her elders.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a meaningful morning together.

29/05/2026

Join us for our Broome Campus Open Day on Thursday 30 July from 12 to 5:30pm!

Explore the study areas on offer, including:
☀️ Aboriginal studies
🔬 Health sciences
🩺 Medicine
💼 Commerce
📚 Education
🤝 Vocational education and training

Chat with staff at our all-day expo and discover the flexible study options, pathways and support for future students and career changers.

Register now: https://ow.ly/LxI450Z2wR9

28/05/2026

Pope Leo’s highly anticipated encyclical on AI has been released. Join us for an online panel event featuring international experts discussing the encyclical’s background and themes, and its significance for how we engage with artificial intelligence individually and collectively.

Our panellists bring a range of perspectives to the encyclical’s development and interpretation.

Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm AEST
Where: Online via Teams

Get all the details and register here: https://ow.ly/CtLA50Z43Hm

27/05/2026

A special moment for our Notre Dame community 💙

We’re honoured to award the very first Jake Robinson Medical Scholarship, supporting students who are passionate about caring, ethical medicine and making a real difference.
Congratulations to our inaugural recipients 👏

Read their story here: https://ow.ly/Nj7e50Z4y0P

27/05/2026

Notre Dame has strengthened its long-standing international partnership with Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, following Monday's delegation visit to our Sydney Campus.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/NtGV50Z43eT

26/05/2026

The University's Nulungu Research Institute launches Research Week 2026 today.

Running throughout National Reconciliation Week, the program showcases innovative, community-led research and underscores the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems in advancing meaningful outcomes.

Our opening event is entitled 'Advancing research through collaboration and partnership', presented by Stephen Muecke and Katie Flanagan.

View the full Research Week 2026 program here: https://ow.ly/2hTL50Z3Sig.

*About the artwork
Galgaruru janyba ngan-ga (Kookaburra sharing stories) by Maxine Charlie.

26/05/2026

Congratulations to final-year student Venz Rocas for winning an award at the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards.

Venz was recognised for his work behind the camera on the short drama 'Holding', which was produced by Notre Dame students as part of their film studies.

His award, for Student Cinematography, was judged by a panel of professional cinematographers, representing significant industry recognition for Venz’s work.

Read more: https://ow.ly/3i2F50Z30jc

25/05/2026

This week is National Reconciliation Week and the 2026 theme is 'All In' – a call for all Australians to take meaningful action towards reconciliation every day.

This year's theme reminds us that reconciliation is not a spectator sport, but something we all share responsibility for through ongoing action, learning and collaboration.

Based at Broome Campus on Yawuru Country, the Nulungu Research Institute provides a university-wide Indigenous research, teaching and academic focus, fostering collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.

Guided by the principle of 'the right people, on the right Country, in the right way', Nulungu undertakes community-driven research across areas including culture and language, Aboriginal wellbeing, sustainability and transformative learning – supporting work that amplifies Indigenous voices and delivers meaningful outcomes for communities.

If you'd like to learn more, visit our website: https://ow.ly/qhxj50Z305c