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Post : New research — Higher education aspirations, participation and achievement of Australian Indigenous males
Research published today has found that despite high levels of aspiration to higher education, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are underrepresented at Australian universities. Led by James A. Smith from the Menzies School of Health Research, the research team found that motivations to pursue higher education include desire to acquire knowledge and skills to […]
24 February 2022
Featured, General, Indigenous
Post : New research — Equity implications of non-ATAR pathways: Participation, academic outcomes, and student experience
Development of alternative entry pathways has been encouraged to boost higher education enrolments among equity groups. However, evidence is scarce on trends in admission to university study through alternative pathways, and on the comparative outcomes of students from various pathways. This NCSEHE-funded project led by Dr Ian Li from The University of Western Australia addressed […]
17 February 2022
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Post : New research — Personal connections key to the success of Indigenous university outreach
Indigenous school students value the opportunity to build connections with their peers through university outreach camps, but more could be done to improve the delivery and evaluation of these programs, new research has shown. The Fellowship report by NCSEHE Equity Fellow Dr Katelyn Barney from the University of Queensland calls for additional university support to […]
16 February 2022
General, Indigenous, NCSEHE Equity Fellows
Post : New research — The open book answer to diverse learning materials
Free textbooks with more diverse content could reduce inequities in learning experiences and outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, new Deakin University research has found. The project, led by Dr Sarah Lambert and funded by the NCSEHE, found both staff and students welcomed the use of open textbooks in the Australian context. Open textbooks (known […]
3 February 2022
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Post : Video resources on aspects of evaluation for university outreach practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
An informative collection of videos has been produced to support university outreach practitioners in evaluating programs for Indigenous students. Developed as a component of Dr Katelyn Barney’s NCSEHE Equity Fellowship, the videos will also be useful for anyone who has an interest in evaluation of student equity initiatives in higher education more generally. Each clip […]
1 December 2021
Featured, General, Indigenous, NCSEHE Equity Fellows
Post : November issue of ‘Equity Insights’ eNews
The latest issue of NCSEHE Equity Insights is now available online. The November newsletter showcases guidelines and recommendations for supporting students’ mental wellbeing informed by Nicole Crawford’s NCSEHE Equity Fellowship research, and a Student Voice feature article. Also featured are updates on NCSEHE-funded projects on aspirations, participation and achievements of Australian Indigenous males at university […]
30 November 2021
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Post : A whole-community approach to career and education pathways information for rural people
In 2019, the NCSEHE commissioned four large-scale projects to improve access to information about higher education study options, pathways, and careers for disadvantaged students and those who influence them. With a particular focus on low socioeconomic status (SES), regional and remote, and Indigenous students, the projects were conducted under the Australian Government Department of Education, […]
29 November 2021
Featured, General, Low SES, Regional, rural and remote
Post : Should culturally responsive and gender-sensitive strategies be adopted to increase university participation among Australian Indigenous males?
Dr Himanshu Gupta, Professor James Smith & Mr Sam Moore Menzies School of Health Research, NT, Australia Global evidence suggests that educational interventions aimed at reducing disengagement and attrition from school and university can yield wide-ranging benefits for men, particularly young males of colour from First Nations and African American backgrounds. In Australia, the underrepresentation […]
22 November 2021
Featured, General, Indigenous
Post : NCSEHE & EPHEA event wrap-up: World Access to Higher Education Day Australasia #WAHED2021
The NCSEHE and Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia (EPHEA) welcomed nearly 200 participants from Australia and New Zealand for World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) Australasia 2021. This year’s event featured a keynote from Professor Maria Raciti (USC), who tackled the question, What’s the next step to help low SES students navigate perceived […]
19 November 2021
General
Post : World Access to Higher Education Day — Champions for Change
Champions for Change is an annual initiative, developed by the NCSEHE and Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia (EPHEA) as a component of World Access to Higher Education Day Australasia. Nearly 150 Champions were announced at the 2021 World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) event, recognising and celebrating their outstanding work in supporting students […]
19 November 2021
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