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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Notre Dame expands international placements for education
The University of Notre Dame Australia has announced an Australian-first program for student teachers to undertake practical teaching placements in Europe as part of their Bachelor of Primary and Secondary Education studies.
The program began in 2024 with ten students completing education placement in schools across Darlington, England.
In 2026, a record 75 UNDA students will complete sc...
UNDA Vice Chancellor announces departure
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Notre Dame Australia, Professor Francis Campbell, has advised he will leave his role later in the year to undertake a new role in the Americas.
Professor Campbell shared the news with staff in a joint message issued with Chancellor Paul McClintock AO. He has been at Notre Dame since January 2020 when he arrived from St Mary’s University in Londo...
WA connection to St John Henry Newman becoming a Doctor of the Church
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s theology lecturer, Shaun Blanchard, has been recognised globally as one of only 20 scholars who was invited to write in support of St John Henry Newman being made a Doctor of the Church.
On 1 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially proclaimed St John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
Doctor of the Church is...
The University of Notre Dame welcomes new Chancellor
The University of Notre Dame Australia has on 11 November announced the appointment of Mr Paul McClintock AO as the eighth Chancellor of the University. Photo: Supplied.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Paul McClintock AO as the eighth Chancellor of the University.
Mr McClintock brings to the responsibilities of Chancellor personal and...
New Global Centre for Catholic Leaders at the University of Notre Dame Australia
“The Centre will strengthen and deepen national and international partnerships, to foster excellence, hope, and human flourishing in Catholic education and leadership across the globe,” the University of Notre Dame’s Prof Renée Köhler-Ryan explained.
Dawson Society to explore how we live as Catholics in today’s world at upcoming Conference
The topic of ‘Home’ will be examined by an up-coming conference featuring international and interstate speakers and organised by the Christopher Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture.
Notre Dame launches Jewish philosophy initiative
The initiative will focus on the Jewish philosophical tradition, which begins with Philo of Alexandria (born 25 BCE), runs through major medieval thinkers such as Maimonides (1138-1204), and continues into the present.
Notre Dame announces new research fellowship
Dr Cotterill will work with researchers from the Centre for the History of Philosophy on a project titled Zeal: An Intellectual History.
Skyrocketing insurance costs threaten life-saving weight loss surgery
The survey found professional indemnity insurance premiums had risen by 35 per cent in the past year, with an average annual cost of about $70,000.
Global collaboration equips Notre Dame students for future health care leadership
The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to announce a new partnership with Saint Louis University in the USA to deliver new interprofessional learning for Nursing and Health students. Photo: Supplied.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to announce a new partnership with Saint Louis University in the USA to deliver new interprofessional learning for Nursing and Health st...
