Media Releases

Targeted Fellowships address fundamental issues for student equity

1 August 2019

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 ...

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Higher education can overcome social inequity, but it takes time

28 July 2019

Tertiary institutions and other organisations could do more to give university graduates an equal start in the job market, according to a new report led by Dr Wojtek ...

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Managing perceived risks supports university participation for disadvantaged students

23 July 2019

People from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds may choose not to attend university based on their assessment of perceived risks, rather than a lack of aspiration or ...

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Study Hubs network unites to deliver university to regional Australia

14 June 2019

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 ...

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Study analyses education and employment prospects for people from disadvantaged backgrounds

16 April 2019

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 ...

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Student equity: Every provider’s business

12 March 2019

A new study has quantified participation and success of equity students undertaking courses delivered through university third party arrangements and non-university higher ...

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National collaboration leads to vision for student equity: The Best Chance For All

5 March 2019

A nationwide initiative by the NCSEHE, led by Dr Nadine Zacharias and Mr Matt Brett has informed fundamental principles for shaping an equitable higher education system moving ...

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Student equity central to an effective performance funding model

4 December 2018

A new report by La Trobe University has found that student equity is central to the effective implementation of university performance funding. Under the model proposed by the ...

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University a pathway to meaningful lives for people seeking asylum

27 November 2018

A new report released today by Curtin University has found improved access to higher education for asylum seekers is important for their individual wellbeing and their ability ...

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Targeted Strategy Recommended for Regional Student Engagement

26 November 2018

Widening participation programs are demonstrably effective in stimulating university applications, but a sustained commitment is critical in maintaining consistent, long-term ...

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