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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
Post : Targeted Fellowships address fundamental issues for student equity
The NCSEHE will support two new Equity Fellows during 2019–20 in conducting high-impact studies to advance student equity policy, research and practice. Dr Nicole Crawford (University of Tasmania) and Dr Katelyn Barney (University of Queensland) will undertake the year-long projects addressing research gaps in the areas of mental health and Indigenous student outreach. These emerging […]
31 July 2019
Disability, Featured, First in Family, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
Post : NCSEHE Focus — The National Priorities Pool Program
The National Priorities Pool Program: Past trends and future opportunities In 2017–18, the NCSEHE was commissioned by the Department of Education (“the Department”) to deliver a web resource providing open access to a diverse collection of National Priorities Pool (NPP) research and projects. Projects conducted under the NPP (a component of the HEPPP, funded by the […]
6 July 2019
Disability, Featured, First in Family, General, Indigenous, International, Low SES, Regional
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