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Post : Study Hubs network unites to deliver university to regional Australia
A conference hosted this week by the Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC) is supporting a network of Regional Study Hubs, led by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE), with support from the Australian Government Department of Education. The event, held on 13–14 June, is bringing to Geraldton representatives from the Australia-wide Regional […]
13 June 2019
Featured, General, Regional
Post : NCSEHE 2018 Annual Report
Director’s Report The National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) has been successfully promoting equity in higher education from its base at Curtin University since June 2013 and as such, has been recognised by securing a contract from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training (DET) to continue its operations for a […]
4 June 2019
Disability, Editorial, Featured, First in Family, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
Post : Applications open for 2019/20 NCSEHE Research Grants Program
Request for Research Proposals The NCSEHE operates a competitive Research Grants Program to encourage, and build upon, the research expertise that already exists across Australia in higher education student equity issues. Proposals are now invited from high-quality researchers and equity practitioners to conduct policy-relevant research aimed at supporting and informing policy and practice on student […]
21 May 2019
Disability, Editorial, First in Family, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
Post : Study analyses education and employment prospects for people from disadvantaged backgrounds
A study led by The University of Western Australia (UWA) and funded by the NCSEHE has found positive improvements for the disadvantaged in accessing a tertiary education but that there are still challenges that lie ahead in the job market. The study, led by Dr Ian Li from UWA’s School of Population and Global Health, […]
16 April 2019
Disability, General, International, Low SES
Post : NCSEHE eNews – Equity Insights: New developments in higher education
A much-anticipated issue of Equity Insights eNews this month opens Expressions of Interest for NCSEHE competitive research grants, launches the Centre’s new Student Equity Data site, and features new research published by the Centre during March. We encourage you to subscribe our monthly newsletter and follow our social media and website for frequent updates. Featured in this issue: Student […]
1 April 2019
Disability, Editorial, Featured, First in Family, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
Post : EOIs invited for NCSEHE competitive research grants
Expressions of Interest invited: Competitive grants to improve low SES student, low SES Indigenous student, and low SES regional and remote student and student influencer access to information about higher education study options, pathways, and careers. The Australian Government Department of Education and Training is funding a program of Competitive grants to improve low SES student, […]
1 April 2019
Disability, Editorial, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
Post : NCSEHE response to the National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy Framing Paper
As a component of the Australian Government Department of Education and Training (DET) National Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) Education Strategy, responses were invited to a Framing Paper. Published on 20 December 2018, The paper outlined the background of the strategy formation, the problems facing regional, rural and remote education and the challenges faced by those […]
27 March 2019
Editorial, General, Regional
Post : Briefing Note — Equity Student Participation in Australian Higher Education: 2012 to 2017
Briefing Note written by Dr Paul Koshy, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE). Introduction This NCSEHE briefing note reports on domestic undergraduate equity student participation in Australian higher education from 2012 to 2017. It focuses on trends among domestic undergraduate enrolments in Table A provider institutions in identified equity groups: Low socioeconomic […]
13 December 2018
Disability, Editorial, Featured, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
Post : Targeted Strategy Recommended for Regional Student Engagement
Widening participation programs are demonstrably effective in stimulating university applications, but a sustained commitment is critical in maintaining consistent, long-term engagement, particularly in regional and remote schools. A review of a large-scale collaborative initiative in Queensland, led by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE), recommends a tailored strategy to meet the […]
26 November 2018
Featured, General, Indigenous, Low SES, Regional
Post : Australian Government Regional Education Package
On 12 November 2018, the Government announced $134.8 million over four years to provide students from rural and regional Australia with greater choice in, and access to higher education. The measures include: $92.5 million over four years to support more students at five regionally focused universities over four years. This includes: $40.7 million for Federation […]
12 November 2018
Featured, General, Regional