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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: Universities Australia Higher Education Conference 2018 wrap-up CQUniversity National Forum: Improving the transition and retention of regional students from low socioeconomic backgrounds: ‘A 5Ps approach’ Webinar Series: ‘A 5Ps Approach’ Melbourne CSHE […]
6 March 2018
Description The Student Futures Program (SFP) is a suite of initiatives that supports students through preparation for and transition to university, contributing to student retention and success. SFP is founded on peer support, with a large portion of HEPPP funding allocated to employing students as peer leaders. This means that not only does SFP support […]
5 March 2018
Nadine Zacharias, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, Curtin University, Australia Published in International Studies in Widening Participation by the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre and the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education, The University of Newcastle, Australia. It is a real privilege to be part of the editorial team for the International […]
28 February 2018
Report by Leanne McRae, Katie Ellis and Mike Kent, Curtin University February 2018 Executive Summary In 2016 Curtin University launched its vision for 2030 which frames the development of the campus as a ‘City of Innovation’ as part of its ‘Greater Curtin’ branding. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a key feature of this vision. […]
22 February 2018
Description Flinders University provides a suite of interventions for prospective university students from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds, raising aspiration and enabling access for participation in higher education. The River Journey aims to encourage students to explore and map their education and career futures using the metaphor of a winding river, recognising that life journeys do […]
19 February 2018
The first NCSEHE eNews for 2018 showcases the latest news, research and events from the NCSEHE and our associates. Featured in this issue: NCSEHE National Equity Fellows Forum publication: Synthesis of group discussion Briefing Note: Equity Student Participation in Australian Higher Education: 2011 to 2016 HEPPP success stories in the spotlight: University of Newcastle; University […]
1 February 2018
Samantha McMahon, Valerie Harwood, Anthony McKnight, Kate Senior and Sarah Ryan In the contemporary context, many universities create and use short videos. These ‘polished’, carefully branded videos are most frequently used to promote and recruit students to specific universities. But are these powerful video tools only suited for securing a market share of ‘excellent’ school […]
31 January 2018
Written by Susan Gair, James Cook University Originally published on The Conversation. Balancing work and tertiary study is harder now than in 2012: study Students know completing a university degree gives them a better chance of landing a high-paying job, often after surviving financial hardship while studying. But striking a balance between life, work and study appears to […]
17 January 2018
On 20 November 2017 the NCSEHE staged the second National Equity Fellows Forum at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. The Forum presented and promoted the current projects of the 2017 Equity Fellows, Matt Brett, Louise Pollard and James Smith. Perhaps more significantly, by examining the commonalities and synergies of those projects, critical issues for […]
3 January 2018
Briefing Note written by Paul Koshy, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) Equity Student Participation in Australian Higher Education examines trends in higher education undergraduate enrolments in Australia between 2011 and 2016. This six-year period has been a time of marked change in Australian higher education, with the demand-driven system (DDS) increasing […]
13 December 2017