Asa Newton used to hate school. Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyspraxia and dyslexia, he would fall behind his primary peers. Now he is graduating as a classroom leader.
Grad’s big goal
Friday, December 6, 2024Great learning spaces
Wednesday, December 4, 2024The opening of flexible, contemporary and digitally-equipped learning spaces will ensure class experiences match quality of teaching for on- and off-campus students at Avondale University.
Future-proof funding
Friday, November 22, 2024Avondale will receive $50 million from the Seventh-day Adventist Church over the next five years to help secure its future as an Australian university.
Young poets get published with peers
Thursday, November 21, 2024A new creative writing anthology features not only the voices of students at Avondale but also their peers at another provider in Perth and professionals.
New Master of Counselling offers unique year-long clinical experience
Tuesday, November 19, 2024Avondale University is excited to announce the launch of its new Master of Counselling program, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to fostering comprehensive education and training for future counselling professionals. The course builds upon the success of Avondale’s existing Graduate Diploma in Counselling and is designed to …
Inspired by Nedd: Students run for homelessness
Tuesday, November 5, 2024In a remarkable display of camaraderie and resilience, nine boys from Avondale University, set out on their own 10 day Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge. Nedd Brockman, a 24 year old electrician from Sydney, Australia, became a household name when he ran from Perth to Bondi in just 46 days in 2022. …
CLEEN Study Named Finalist for NSW Health Award
Thursday, October 17, 2024Avondale University is celebrating the recognition of Professor Brett Mitchell and his research team, who have been named finalists in the 2024 NSW Health Awards under the Health Research category for their world-first Cleaning and Enhanced Disinfection (CLEEN) Study. This pivotal research has made significant strides in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), contributing to …
Wiping infections away
Friday, August 16, 2024Cleaning shared medical equipment at least once a day—even with a disinfectant wipe—can save lives by reducing infections in hospitals, new world-first research shows.
2023 Impact Summary
Friday, June 14, 2024How our “greater vision” transformed lives.
Reconciliation and research: here for good
Thursday, May 30, 2024Now more than ever, researchers have important work to do in the struggle against injustice and in the unfinished business of reconciliation.
Who are our pastors?
Friday, March 15, 2024Seventh-day Adventist pastors in the South Pacific are disciple makers who lead people to Jesus using an institutional rather than missional model of ministry, a new survey shows.
Future church study
Thursday, February 29, 2024Despite personal, organisational and demographic challenges, youth ministers are deeply committed to leading young people into a relationship with God, a new Avondale study shows.
Grad’s big goal
Friday, December 6, 2024Asa Newton used to hate school. Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyspraxia and dyslexia, he would fall behind his primary peers. Now he is graduating as a classroom leader.
Author . . . again
Friday, November 22, 2024Daniel Reynaud retired as professor of history this past year. He is an expert in Australian war history but has now published a devotional study of the book of Revelation. We asked Daniel about Jesus, Not Beasts.
From court to classroom
Wednesday, November 6, 2024Daniel Alderson studied for six years and worked for three to become a solicitor practicing in family law. He left because it took a toll on his mental health. Now he is completing a master’s degree that will move him from the court to the classroom. We asked Daniel five questions.
Governance specialist
Monday, September 23, 2024This business academic and corporate governance specialist is the new Chief Financial and Operations Officer at Avondale University. Meet Warrick Long.
People person
Wednesday, September 11, 2024Maisie Denzin wants to better understand people and their motivations and choices. So, inspired by the impact on her life by a mental health professional, she enrolled in our Graduate Diploma in Counselling. We asked her five questions.
Fisherman a follower of Jesus
Saturday, August 24, 2024Avondale Alumni honours Alumnus of the Year Dr Bruce Manners as a follower of Jesus who clearly communicates the very good news of the gospel.
Avondale’s “spotters”
Wednesday, April 24, 2024The fascinating story of how the war came to Avondale and inspired alumnus Dr Donald Wilson and his family to fly.
New alumni walk
Friday, February 16, 2024A bulk order of pavers has led to the refurbishment and completion—after almost 25 years—of a walk honouring alumni of Avondale.
The first students
Friday, August 11, 2023Take a step back to the late 1800s for an understanding of what a typical day looked like for Avondale’s first students. In a word, or four: they had it tough.
A hybrid Homecoming
Thursday, September 1, 2022Former students and staff members returned to Avondale in person and online for the university’s first hybrid Homecoming (August 26-27).
What to do at Homecoming 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022The program for our annual alumni gathering is now online. Use it to plan your weekend.
Prayer book links family to Florence
Thursday, May 12, 2022A prayer book gifted to the founder of modern nursing and loaned to a heritage centre on our Lake Macquarie campus reminds us of faith’s sustaining power.