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Publication : ‘One student might get one opportunity and then the next student won’t get anything like that’: Inequities in Australian career education and recommendations for a fairer future

Olivia Groves1, Kylie Austin2, Sarah O’Shea1 & Jodi Lamanna2 Originally published in The Australian Educational Researcher 19 September 2021 Abstract Access to quality career advice is important for economic, personal and equity reasons, yet, in many countries around the world, career-education provision is of varying quality and quantity within school settings. Given the inconsistencies in […]

1 October 2021

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Publication : Equalizing and Widening Access to Higher Education During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned from a Multi-University Perspective

Emlyn Dodd1, Sonal Singh2, Jim Micsko3, Kylie Austin4, Carolina Morison5 and Stuart Upton5 Originally published in Student Success 17 September 2021 Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic caused a rapid and unprecedented shift of widening participation and outreach activities to online and remote delivery. The impact of this went beyond practitioners and the university sector; positive and […]

22 September 2021

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Publication : A novel approach to mapping changes in student attitudes towards science and mathematics in reaction to changes to their learning environment

JohnPaul Kennedy1, Kate Thompson2, Samuel Fowler1 and Simon N. Leonard1 Executive summary This project set out with the intent of exploring the potential of an innovative research method for use in the evaluation of university outreach programs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the […]

24 August 2021

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Publication : Exploring benefits and challenges of online Work Integrated Learning for equity students

Amani Bell1, Kathryn Bartimote1, Lucy Mercer-Mapstone1, Gulwanyang Moran1, James Tognolini1 and Nora Dempsey2 Executive summary The Universities Australia audit of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) revealed alarming discrepancies in access to WIL for students from Regional and Remote areas, from Low and Middle socioeconomic status (SES), and Indigenous backgrounds: all are more than five percentage points […]

10 August 2021

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Publication : Housing matters: Understanding the housing experiences of undergraduate regional, rural and remote students living outside the family home

Julia Cook1, Matthew Bunn1, Penny Jane Burke1, Hernan Cuervo2, Stephanie Hardacre1, Jace Blunden1 Executive summary Regional, rural and remote (RRR) tertiary students’ unequal access to, participation in and completion of higher education when compared to their metropolitan peers is a key area of policy focus for the current federal government. This focus led to the […]

27 July 2021

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Publication : STEM Pathways: The impact of equity, motivation and prior achievement

Julie McMillan, Sheldon Rothman, Sarah Buckley and Daniel Edwards, Australian Council for Educational Research Executive summary Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills are promoted by the Australian Government as pivotal for Australia’s economic prosperity and meeting future workforce requirements (Timms et al., 2018). Whether particular equity groups are able to participate in STEM has […]

7 July 2021

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Publication : Fostering High University and Vocational Expectations during Adolescence through Discussions

By Emmy Thamakaison, Stanford University Originally published in the June 2021 MARIO Memo 30 June 2021 Key Takeaway: High expectations play a vital role in developing future success in students. For learners, frequent educational and vocational discussions with friends, family, and teachers during adolescence can be incredibly important in fostering their aspirations and transforming them […]

1 July 2021

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Publication : Influencers: the importance of discussions with parents, teachers and friends to support vocational and university pathways

Lynette Vernon1 and Catherine F. Drane2 Originally published in the International Journal of Training Research 18 May 2021 Abstract Educational and career aspirations can be shaped by the expectations of significant others, including parents, teachers and peers. This study examined career discussions with significant others and how discussions about university or vocational education supported post-high […]

28 May 2021

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Publication : On the radar: Supporting the mental wellbeing of mature-aged students in regional and remote Australia

2019/20 NCSEHE Equity Fellowship final report Dr Nicole Crawford, University of Tasmania Executive summary Background University students’ mental wellbeing is increasingly “on the radar” of universities in Australia and internationally. In this climate, this one-year 2019/20 NCSEHE Equity Fellowship research investigated university students’ perspectives on mental wellbeing and their insights into proactive approaches that they […]

20 April 2021

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Publication : Supporting carers to succeed in Australian higher education

Lisa Andrewartha and Andrew Harvey Centre for Higher Education Equity and Diversity Research La Trobe University Executive summary Australians who care for people with a disability, illness, or a broader need often embody many of the qualities sought by universities. In providing unpaid labour to support family members and friends, carers typically demonstrate resilience, selflessness, […]

24 March 2021

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