Media Releases

New research: Accessible university pathways empower women in STEM

7 July 2021

The strong academic performance of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees could be better reflected in career outcomes by addressing access ...

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New research: Connection and inclusion vital for regional and remote students’ mental wellbeing

20 April 2021

Mature-aged regional and remote students need to feel connected, appreciated and supported in their everyday learning experiences to enhance their mental wellbeing and ...

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New research: Who cares wins: Student carers bring untapped potential to higher education

23 March 2021

A new La Trobe University report recommends a strengths-based approach to supporting university student carers, harnessing their unique skills and attributes to benefit ...

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New research: Educators’ cultural experiences enhance Indigenous student engagement

16 March 2021

Non-Indigenous educators should actively engage with the Indigenous community in order to build cultural competencies and confidence in teaching Indigenous students, a new ...

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New research: Redefining ‘one-size-fits-all’ university support for humanitarian migrants

9 March 2021

A new report recommends Australian higher education policy and practice recognise refugees and people seeking asylum as a distinct equity group, to address unique areas of ...

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New research: Seeing ghosts: A closer look at non-participating university students

2 March 2021

A quarter of university fail grades represent ‘ghost students’, who remain enrolled in undergraduate units but show no evidence of participation, new research has shown. The ...

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Champion for Indigenous education joins national equity centre at Curtin

18 February 2021

Respected Indigenous education advocate Professor Gary Thomas has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE). ...

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NCSEHE-led project to establish Australia’s first dedicated national Career Development Learning Hub for students with disability

19 January 2021

A new National Careers Institute (NCI) Partnership Grant project led by the NCSEHE will establish Australia’s first Career Development Learning (CDL) Hub for students ...

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Dr Nicole Crawford appointed NCSEHE Senior Research Fellow

22 June 2020

The NCSEHE has appointed Dr Nicole Crawford from the University of Tasmania to the position of Senior Research Fellow. Within the role, Dr Crawford will lead research teams ...

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University trailblazers need extra support for post-graduation success

22 January 2020

Major Fellowship research has shown sustained engagement beyond graduation would boost employment and study outcomes for students who are the first in their families to attend ...

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