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Ian Li, The University of Western Australia Originally published on EduResearch Matters 18 October 2021 Australian education policy has really focussed on getting ‘equity groups’ into university and then onto completion with initiatives designed to improve access and participation. That worked. Recent data indicate that there has been growth in the university enrolment of these equity groups in the past […]
18 October 2021
The Indigenous Success: Doing it, Thinking it, Being it podcast series is designed for university outreach practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It is also for anyone who has an interest in student equity and success in higher education. Hosted by Dr Katelyn Barney and Professor Tracey Bunda, the podcast series focuses […]
11 October 2021
Conjoint A/Prof. Cathy Stone, University of Newcastle and NCSEHE Adjunct Fellow Originally published on The Conversation 17 September 2021 For university students living out of reach of a campus and studying online, the growing presence of Regional University Centres is proving to be a lifeline in times of COVID-19. An early evaluation shows these centres in […]
17 September 2021
The September issue of NCSEHE Equity Insights is now available online. This month’s newsletter showcases new NCSEHE-funded research, Student Voice success stories, and the recording of the NCSEHE’s webinar on STEM pathways for equity students. Also featured in the newsletter is the new Student Success journal article by NCSEHE Fellows and information on the OECD […]
15 September 2021
NCSEHE Equity Fellow Dr Katelyn Barney was invited to deliver a seminar on 26 August as part of the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) Data Insights at DESE series. Katelyn presented key findings and recommendations from her 2020 project, and introduced a new set of resources for student equity outreach staff including video […]
8 September 2021
The second issue of Student Success for 2021 is now available, including a selection of articles accepted for the 2021 Student Transitions, Achievement, Retention and Success (STARS) Conference and an edited version of the student panel discussion. Selected authors for this special issue include NCSEHE Equity Fellows Dr Katelyn Barney presenting Student Perspectives on ‘What […]
3 August 2021
Robyn Eversole, Swinburne University of Technology Originally published on The Conversation 28 July 2021 University study is out of reach for many people in regional Australia. Most of our universities are based in a handful of capital cities. The result is persistent educational inequity between our capital cities and regions. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced […]
28 July 2021
By Sally Patfield Originally published on EduResearch Matters 7 June 2021 While in recent decades there has been a focus on improving equitable access to higher education, inequalities cannot be overcome by simply exhorting more young people to go to university. Policies must also address the disparities between students that affect their capacity to ‘choose’ higher […]
9 June 2021
Paul Koshy 1, Sue Webb2, Mike Dockery3 and Lizzie (Elizabeth) Knight4 The offering of bachelor degree qualifications by Australian vocational institutions continues to emerge as a non-traditional pathway for higher education participation. Yet the motivations of school students who complete vocational bachelor degrees has been understudied in Australia. To address this, a recent Australian Research […]
26 May 2021
As part of National Careers Week, the NCSEHE hosted a virtual event on Friday 21 May 2021, showcasing major NCSEHE-commissioned research on key influencers and careers advice for equity students. Overview 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 […]
8 April 2021