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The latest edition of Equity Insights showcases national and international news, research, resources and events from the NCSEHE and our associates. Featured in this issue: NCSEHE to remain at Curtin University for an extended term Matt Brett Final Equity Fellowship report — Equity, Performance and Accountability Strengthening evaluation in Indigenous higher education in Australia: Summary of Outcomes and […]
1 August 2018
The NCSEHE conducts an annual Research Grants Program, building a solid evidence base to improve higher education access and outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Designing Equitable Principles for Performance Based Funding, led by Dr Andrew Harvey (La Trobe University) is one of the 13 projects selected in the 2017 funding round. Overview This project aims to outline effective […]
31 July 2018
Half of all domestic students now belong to a designated equity group, supported by a multi-billion dollar Commonwealth investment, but optimising accountability for this public expenditure is challenging in an increasingly complex and dynamic higher education system. New research by NCSEHE 2017 Equity Fellow Matt Brett (La Trobe University) has identified opportunities for recalibrating and strengthening […]
26 July 2018
The NCSEHE conducts an annual Research Grants Program, building a solid evidence base to improve higher education access and outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Success and failure in higher education on uneven playing fields, led by Associate Professor Bernadette Walker-Gibbs (Deakin University) is one of the 13 projects selected in the 2017 funding round. Overview This research […]
24 July 2018
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training has extended funding for the NCSEHE to remain at Curtin University for a further three years. Based in Western Australia since 2013, the NCSEHE provides national leadership in student equity in higher education, connecting research, policy and practice to improve higher education participation and success for marginalised […]
9 July 2018
The latest edition of Equity Insights showcases national and international news, research, resources and events from the NCSEHE and our associates. Featured in this issue: Remote student insights reveal unique attributes and support requirements — Louise Pollard’s Equity Fellowship final report. Measuring success: An innovative approach to evaluating Indigenous higher education — James Smith’s Equity Fellowship final […]
6 July 2018
The NCSEHE conducts an annual Research Grants Program, building a solid evidence base to improve higher education access and outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Widening Participation or Widening the Gap? Equity in Postgraduate Study, led by Dr Deanna Grant-Smith (Queensland University of Technology), is one of the 13 projects selected in the 2017 funding round. Overview […]
2 July 2018
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Pre-planning Toolkit is for people with disability entering higher education or Vocational Education and Training (VET) is designed to be used before you start a tertiary course at university or with a VET provider. Your disability may mean you require extra support to complete your chosen course to ensure your […]
30 June 2018
Professor Sally Kift (President, Australian Learning and Teaching Fellows) spent a week at the NCSEHE in May 2018, conducting collaborative project work with the research team, and presenting a seminar on Maintaining the momentum: Transition pedagogy to sustain widening participation and student success. Sally took some time during her visit to share her personal and professional experiences as an equity student, and as a long-term advocate for […]
28 June 2018
A new NCSEHE resource launched this month will provide open access to a diverse collection of research and projects funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training (DET). During 2018, over 80 projects commissioned under the DET National Priorities Pool (a component of the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program) will be published to the […]
21 June 2018