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Post : Student Voice — The Next Chapter: Ethan McIntosh
Having worked tirelessly throughout Years 11 and 12 only to miss out on his dream of studying architecture, Ethan McIntosh embraced new opportunities and devoted his efforts to teaching. Since graduating from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Ethan has found his calling in regional and remote education and working with Indigenous students. My life began […]
17 October 2019
Featured, First in Family, General, Indigenous, Low SES, My Story, Regional
Post : Major research projects to guide disadvantaged students through careers pathways
The NCSEHE has commissioned four large-scale projects to improve access to information about higher education study options, pathways, and careers for disadvantaged students and those who influence them. With a particular focus on low socioeconomic status (SES), regional and remote, and Indigenous students, the research projects are being conducted under the Australian Government Department of […]
26 September 2019
Featured, General, Indigenous, Low SES, Regional
Post : Higher education careers advice for low SES students
Higher education careers advice for low SES students, including low SES Indigenous students and low SES regional, rural and remote students Kylie Austin, Sarah O’Shea and Steph Musgrave (University of Wollongong) The University of Wollongong, in partnership with five universities including the University of Tasmania, Macquarie University, University of New South Wales, Australian Catholic University and […]
26 September 2019
General, Indigenous, Low SES, Regional
Post : Understanding higher education pathways through co-design
A student-centred approach: Understanding higher education pathways through co-design Mollie Dollinger, Andrew Harvey and Ryan Naylor (La Trobe University); and Marian Mahat (University of Melbourne) Every student’s pathway to higher education is unique. A range of factors, from their personal aspirations, the support and advice they receive in schools, and their distinct socio-cultural backgrounds can influence […]
26 September 2019
General, Indigenous, Low SES, Regional
Post : Informing key influencers of low SES regional, rural and remote students education and career pathways
Informing key influencers of low SES regional, rural and remote students education and career pathway choices: a whole of community approach Sue Kilpatrick, (University of Tasmania [UTAS]), Jess Woodroffe (UTAS), Nicoli Barnes (UTAS), Robin Katersky Barnes (UTAS), Kylie Austin (University of Wollongong [UOW]), Julia Coyle (UOW) and Sarah O’Shea (UOW). Effective career education is crucial […]
26 September 2019
General, Low SES, Regional
Post : Access to, and efficacy of, careers and study information for low SES students
Ameliorating disadvantage: Creating accessible, efficacious and equitable careers and study information for low SES students Dawn Bennett and Jane Coffey (Curtin University), Michael Dockery (Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre), Ian Li (University of Western Australia), Sherry Bawa (Curtin University) and David Carney (Career Industry Council of Australia) The career and study decisions made by secondary school students […]
26 September 2019
General, Indigenous, Low SES, Regional
Post : Communities shape but don’t determine student aspirations
Communities exert a powerful influence on young people’s aspirations for university education, according to new research led by the University of Newcastle, Australia. The study, funded by the NCSEHE, found consistently high student aspirations for university across a diverse range of Australian communities. Eight case study communities represented broad population demographics, with variations in socioeconomic […]
19 September 2019
Disability, Featured, First in Family, General, Indigenous, Low SES, Regional
Post : Research examines how remote students handle move to higher education
Team led by Professor Sarah O’Shea used digital stories to capture diverse student experiences. New research from the University of Wollongong’s Professor Sarah O’Shea has offered an insight into the challenges faced by regional students as they move into higher education. The study, led by Professor O’Shea, with colleagues from the University of New South […]
10 September 2019
Featured, General, Regional
Post : Applications invited for 2020 NCSEHE Equity Fellows Program
The NCSEHE is now inviting applications for the Equity Fellows Program, with projects to be conducted during 2020. About the NCSEHE Equity Fellows Program The Australian Government Department of Education (“the Department”) has funded an ongoing Equity Fellows Program, managed by the NCSEHE, under the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP). The aim of the Program […]
2 August 2019
Disability, Featured, First in Family, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
Post : 2019/20 Equity Fellow Nicole Crawford
Enhancing student success: Supporting the mental wellbeing of mature-aged, regional and remote university students Dr Nicole Crawford (University of Tasmania) The project My NCSEHE Equity Fellowship will investigate proactive approaches to supporting the mental wellbeing of mature-aged, regional and remote university students in Australia. Significant issues underpin this focus, including the high levels of mental […]
31 July 2019
General, Regional