As the first collaboration between the University's Centre for the History of Philosophy (CHOP) and the School of Philosophy & Theology, the symposium will explore philosophical traditions spanning the ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary periods. Photo: Supplied. The University of Notre Dame Australia will bring together leading philosophy scholars from its Fremantle and Sydney C...

At each historic place, participants made a connection to their own vocations and journeys in leading a Catholic school, and to how they follow in Jesus’ footsteps today. Photo: Supplied/CIWA. A combined pilgrimage co-ordinated by the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) and Catholic Institute of Western Australia (CIWA) has provided participants with new opportunities to reflect on t...

By Amer Youhanna A robot equipped with artificial intelligence is seen at the AI Xperience Center in Brussels Feb. 19, 2020. Photo: OSV News/Yves Herman, Reuters. In the previous reflection, I explored Pope Leo XIV's concern that technological progress should never come at the expense of conscience and moral responsibility. The final part of this reflection considers how these same conce...

A highly respected Elder of the Whadjuk-Bibilmum Wardandi Noongar language group, Dr Isaacs has dedicated his life to improving opportunities, wellbeing and self-determination for Aboriginal people. Photo: Supplied/UNDA. The University of Notre Dame Australia has this month awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to respected Noongar Elder, community leader and advocate Dr Robert Is...

The letters AI (for "artificial intelligence") are placed on computer motherboard in this illustration taken 23 June, 2023. Photo: OSV News/Dado Ruvic, Reuters. In a special three-part series for The Record, University of Notre Dame Senior Chaplaincy Officer Amer Youhanna writes dialogue begins with genuine attention to the other and challenges us to move beyond oppositional ways of thinkin...

Choosing a university is about more than just selecting a degree. It is about finding a community that nurtures every aspect of a student’s growth – academically, professionally and personally. At the University of Notre Dame Australia, that commitment to the whole person remains at the heart of its mission, providing students with an education that combines academic excellence, strong values and meaningful support.

A researcher from the University of Notre Dame Australia has co-authored a global-first position statement, which is redefining how risky play among adolescents is understood by highlighting the role of challenge and exploration in helping young people develop confidence, resilience and lifelong well-being. Growing Through Risk: Supporting Play and Wellbeing from 9-15 years, produced by Pla...

Researchers and practitioners from The University of Notre Dame Australia recently shared their expertise on the international stage at the third Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education (G.R.A.C.E.) Colloquium, held at Boston College in the United States. The international gathering brought together almost 200 Catholic educators, school leaders, researchers and sector representative...

The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to renowned Yawuru Elder, leader and educator Dr Patrick Dodson, in recognition of his decades-long advocacy for Aboriginal people and profound contribution to reconciliation, justice and education. Widely known as the Father of Australian Reconciliation, Dr Dodson has dedicated his life to advancing justice an...

Bishop Don Sproxton, Ambassador Keith Pitt, Bishop Nelson Po and Archdiocese Chancellor and Executive Director, Daniel Lynch. Photo: Michelle Tan/Archdiocese of Perth. Perth Auxiliary Bishops Don Sproxton and Nelson Po have last week welcomed Australia’s Ambassador to the Holy See, The Hon Keith Pitt, who was in Perth to deliver a lecture at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantl...