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Research conducted by the NCSEHE in late 2014 into scholarship provision in Australian universities identified a lack of knowledge around leading practice in scholarship design to improve the retention and success of disadvantaged students. Similarly, there is a lack of comparative data on the influence of scholarships on educational retention and success, and only a […]
4 June 2015
The experiential nature of the creative imagining of a narrative and depiction of the story arc using digital technology results in increased technical and production skills for the students involved DESCRIPTION Since 2010, The University of Sydney’s Compass – your way to higher education program (Compass) has been delivering Film Production and Stop Motion […]
2 June 2015
Written by Nick Parr, Macquarie University, for The Conversation Higher education is a major determinant of a population’s knowledge and skills, workforce participation, employment, incomes, economic growth, immigration, family formation, and of the educational attainment and future prosperity of subsequent generations. The percentage of Australia’s population with a Bachelor’s degree is high by international standards. […]
25 May 2015
Pathways to Success aims to raise aspirations and expose pathways to higher education among Aboriginal people, and people of low socio-economic status DESCRIPTION The University of Tasmania aims to increase participation in higher education and enable current and future students, families and communities to engage with career possibilities aligned with Tasmania’s industries of the […]
25 May 2015
Both organisations share a commitment to breaking down barriers to higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples DESCRIPTION The Aspiration Initiative (TAI) aims to increase support and opportunities for Indigenous Australian students, helping them realise their potential at school, university and beyond. TAI projects include international scholarships, the Indigenous Scholarships website, the […]
21 May 2015
Many Australian university courses now utilise Learning Management Systems (LMS) in order to deliver content. However, no specific university policies or guidelines address the issue of the digital divide. In addition, Indigenous cultural values are not currently reflected in LMS-based learning design and delivery. A new research project led by Dr Neal Dreamson from the […]
14 May 2015
Analysis of the latest university completions data has found that students from disadvantaged groups have a lower completion rate than the national average, according to the latest Joining the Dots research briefing released by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Dr Daniel Edwards, ACER Principal Research Fellow, said the retrospective cohort study, tracking the […]
6 May 2015
Forming productive partnerships with those who design and deliver secondary school curriculum allows for the exchange of ideas DESCRIPTION Four key programs focus on capacity building and academic achievement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates. These programs include the Deadly Alumni; Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience; South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy; […]
21 April 2015
The Stellar Program has been a catalyst for introducing new ways of being, bringing together education, government bodies, students and the community DESCRIPTION The Stellar Program seeks to improve university participation rates of students in the Clarence Valley, northern NSW. It facilitates a whole of community approach to encourage the interest, aspirations and attainment […]
13 April 2015
Evidence shows an increase in students’ confidence to challenge expectations relating to their education options DESCRIPTION Engaging young people who previously might not have considered higher education as an option, the Bridges to Higher Education program works with schools, TAFE and community partners in Greater Western Sydney. Bridges to Higher Education was funded $21.2 […]
7 April 2015