Taylor Watson grew up 20 minutes from our Sydney campus on the grounds of Sydney Adventist Hospital but had never heard of Avondale University until her grandmother became ill.
“I’m glad I chose nursing”
Friday, May 26, 2023A dream job
Friday, May 12, 2023A community that cares. This is how alumna Margaret Graham describes her new workplace and her experience at Avondale. Her lecturers and classroom mentor made time for me, she says. Now this teacher is doing the same for her students.
Super science teacher
Friday, April 28, 2023Ellie Penman didn’t find her science teaching degree easy but learning about the “intricate way the world works” is “one of the best decisions I’ve made.” A new graduate, where is she now?
Interim VC appointed
Friday, April 14, 2023Avondale University has appointed Professor Kerri-Lee Krause as its interim vice-chancellor and president.
New Sim Centre opens
Friday, March 31, 2023The campaign to set up a sim lab for our first-year nursing students is complete with the opening of a contemporary teaching space on campus.
Natalie ranks nursing #1
Friday, March 31, 2023The care a pastor received as a patient then nurse-in-training and her responses to a national survey show why students rank our course best in Australia.
A different path
Friday, April 14, 2023A Seventh-day Adventist response to World War I that differed from most churches in Australia preserved church and state loyalty, research by an Avondale professor shows.
Pneumonia prevention now subject of new study
Wednesday, March 15, 2023A nursing academic at Avondale has received another million dollar grant to ensure the clinical care you receive as a hospital patient is best practice.
In Celebration of Teaching
Friday, March 3, 2023With contributors from Australia, Europe, North America and the South Pacific, the latest in a how-teachers-reveal-Jesus book series has a more global feel. By design.
How to keep anxiety away from your child
Thursday, November 24, 2022Our counselling strand convenor Paul Bogacs shares his top tips for balanced parenting.
Peter an education research leader
Tuesday, November 1, 2022Helps produce action plan with colleagues at summit.
Three-minute theses
Tuesday, November 1, 2022Students share research with national school system.
Success coach
Friday, May 26, 2023Sharee Tagala tried not to become a teacher but would invariably find herself in teaching-type roles. Now she’s helping teachers-in-training be the best they can be.
“I’m glad I chose nursing”
Friday, May 26, 2023Taylor Watson grew up 20 minutes from our Sydney campus on the grounds of Sydney Adventist Hospital but had never heard of Avondale University until her grandmother became ill.
A dream job
Friday, May 12, 2023A community that cares. This is how alumna Margaret Graham describes her new workplace and her experience at Avondale. Her lecturers and classroom mentor made time for me, she says. Now this teacher is doing the same for her students.
A pastoral presence
Thursday, May 11, 2023Shanan Reynaud’s life experience has perfectly prepared him for his new role: Residential Life Coordinator. “I’ve come to recognise that trials and tragedy are integral to growth, and they give me a new perspective.” We asked him some questions. Here are the answers he gave.
Super science teacher
Friday, April 28, 2023Ellie Penman didn’t find her science teaching degree easy but learning about the “intricate way the world works” is “one of the best decisions I’ve made.” A new graduate, where is she now?
Career milestone
Friday, April 28, 2023A nationally-recognised Avondale academic will soon be inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.
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.
A cultural revolution
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Alumnus Laurie Draper recalls the challenges and beauty of romance at Avondale during the 1950’s.
Oh what a feeling
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Wow! Your support of our Alumni Heritage Walk has raised more than $6000 over the past few weeks for preservation and restoration projects on the Lake Macquarie campus. Here’s why the walk is proving to be such a popular and lasting legacy.
Avondale Homecoming: The origin story
Friday, September 24, 2021It’s hard to believe that only 40 years ago Avondale celebrated its first Homecoming and honoured Ruby Ferris from the Class of 1921, someone who would have been familiar with Avondale’s pioneering days. How did it all start and what meaning does it have now?