From 1 to 28 June this year, Dr Lawrence Pang, who teaches Old Testament Theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia Fremantle campus, visited the Tantur Ecumenical Institute as part of his being a 2017 BJ Hickey Scholarship recipient. By Caroline Smith.

The University of Notre Dame Australia community came together to recognise nearly three decades of achievements since the institution’s founding in 1989. Founders’ Week, held on the week of 14-20 August, honours the founders, staff, alumni, students and supporters of the University. By Caroline Smith.

Leading Irish theologian and scholar Professor Eamonn Conway has been hosting a series of lectures during his two-month period at the University of Notre Dame.In an interview with The eRecord, Prof Conway discussed his recent workshop organised for Catholic Education. By Natashya Fernandez.

Former Western Australian Senator, the Hon Chris Ellison has this week been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Notre Dame Australia from January 2018. Former politician Michael L’Estrange AO has been appointed Deputy Chancellor from April 2018. Current UNDA Chancellor, Mr Peter Prendiville, who will step down from the position on 31 December 2017, said he is delighted with the appointments of Mr Ellison and Mr L’Estrange. “Both men are widely respected and bring with them a shared commitment to Notre Dame and a wealth of exceptional public, private and educational experience,” Mr Prendiville said. “It is this experience, underpinned by a passion for Notre Dame, that will prove vital in shaping the University…,” he said.

Pope Francis’ exhortation for young people to ‘put faith in action’ was the theme at the second annual Catholic School Youth Summit (CSYS), held recently at the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA).

An award that recognises exceptional progress in Aboriginal health education has been presented to a team at UNDA’s Australia’s School of Medicine, who are committed to closing the health gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

A new health training hub at Notre Dame’s Broome Campus is set to transform health in the Kimberley, addressing the growing shortage of health care professionals in the region by substantially increasing training opportunities for nursing, midwifery, and allied health students and professionals.

Notre Dame University graduate Amy Wallace has been named Western Australia’s top Registered Nurse.

Dearbhla Curtin-Tully, a Master of Teaching student at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle has received this year’s Helen Lombard Award for her outstanding service to the university and the wider community.

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Celia Hammond has received an honorary degree from The University of Portland in the USA.