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Deakin University’s Inclusive Curriculum and Capacity Building (ICCB) program has enabled more than 25 projects to transform curriculum and develop a stronger university culture of inclusive teaching and learning over the past three years. The HEPPP funded program has brought together academic and professional staff to work closely on a range of initiatives, each identified […]
5 November 2018
TJ Hogan, a member of the traveller community in Ireland, has thrived in higher education with support around his dyslexia. I am a member of the Traveller Community and a person who is challenged by dyslexia. I never would have thought that third level education would be a viable option for me. When I was […]
1 November 2018
This month’s NCSEHE eNews marks the release of the latest report in the NCSEHE Focus series, presenting a synthesised review of 14 reports with implications for student equity and illustrating strategic challenges facing the higher education sector. The publication complements the NCSEHE ‘Student Equity 2030 project’ — an ongoing process of discussing the future of equity in higher education […]
15 October 2018
There have been growing concerns within Australia and overseas about the way in which economic globalisation and developments in technology are disrupting the economy and society—for both better and worse—often in unpredictable ways. Within this context, higher education is experiencing significant and rapid changes, the outcomes of which are equally uncertain. This has raised major […]
8 October 2018
Students who are members of equity groups constitute a significant and growing population in Australia’s tertiary sector. These students often have special requirements, owing to physical, mental, socio-economic and cultural factors that present challenges and obstacles to their outcomes and achievements in the university environment. This project summary was supplied by Lead Researcher Colin Clark […]
2 October 2018
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) student Róisín Ormond refused to let her hearing impairment stand in the way of higher education study. I am currently in my second year studying biomedical engineering; it’s a very challenging course but I’m enjoying it. I’ve always had an interest in maths and helping other people, by combining the […]
29 September 2018
This month’s Equity Insights eNews brings you essential information on how to submit your response to the Student Equity 2030 Discussion Paper; the latest news on 2018 World Access to Higher Education Day; the 34th National SPERA Conference; a new Student Voice feature and much more… Featured in this issue: Expressions of interest for World […]
7 September 2018
The NCSEHE seeks contributions in preparation of a strategic long-term vision for student equity in Australian higher education. It is a decade since the last major review of the role that equity plays in Australian higher education was undertaken, the Bradley Review of Higher Education, and over 30 years since the core framework for equity […]
5 September 2018
Written by Bridgette Bewick (University of Leeds) and Helen Stallman (University of South Australia). Originally published on The Conversation. 30 August 2018 The number of first year students arriving at university who report a mental health condition is now five times what it was ten years ago. There’s also been a trebling in the number of students dropping out […]
3 September 2018
The University of New England (UNE) Peer Learning Program, established in 2015, builds on the previous science Peer Assisted Study Sessions Program (HEPPP 2012–14). It offers a suite of student-led individual and group learning opportunities for all students. Peer learning is a robust, powerful method of learning; it is not a single undifferentiated educational strategy. To capture […]
29 August 2018