The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis, shares news and insights on ACU’s activities, community achievements, and the vision that drives our university forward.

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Why studying the Western canon matters more than ever

31 October 2025

Exploring the past and present of the Western intellectual tradition equips students to navigate the future, says ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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Australia's mission-based compacts must live up to their name

10 October 2025

Atec needs to ensure that compacts genuinely strengthen social licence and drive meaningful change - not just compliance, says ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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Scholarship in service of the world

28 July 2025

As his presidency of SACRU concludes, Professor Zlatko Skrbis reflects on what Catholic universities can achieve when they work together toward a common purpose.

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Making a difference to people

Making a difference to people's lives

8 July 2025

Community engagement sets ACU apart from other universities, writes Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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Why mission will always matter more than rankings

19 June 2025

University rankings can offer valuable insights, but they only tell part of the story, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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Bridging now to next: ACU's commitment to reconciliation

28 May 2025

National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to reflect on the path forward, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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Answering the call: honouring the Holy Father

09 May 2025

The legacy of Pope Francis' pontificate has captured the world's attention since his passing on Easter Monday, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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Why Australia needs its own GI Bill

08 October 2024

Veterans face many barriers to attending university. Let's give those who have served our country free access, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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The Catholic university brings diversity and purpose to the higher education sector

19 August 2024

Catholic universities make a remarkable contribution to society and the intellectual life of the Church, writes ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis.

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Humanities are fundamental to who we are and what we do

20 November 2022

The following is an edited extract from the Opening Address at the 53rd Australian Academy of Humanities Symposium, held in Ballarat on 17 and 18 November 2022.

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