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The shift to online learning has been galvanised globally and unexpectedly by COVID-19. While assumed to be a straightforward process, the reality is that this shift challenges academics new to online teaching in terms of the limited time, training, resourcing and the steep learning curve associated with this the unique pedagogy of online learning and […]
7 August 2020
The Diversity & Inclusion Careers Fair will be held online on Thursday 20 August 2020 between 11 am to 2 pm AEST / 1 pm to 3 pm AWST. This recruiting fair is all about showcasing employers who celebrate diversity and have concrete practices to support inclusion in the workplace. When the fair is live, […]
7 August 2020
Over the last few years, a number of universities have implemented specialist peer mentoring programs to support students on the Autism Spectrum with their studies. While many of us appreciate the positive impact these can have for students on the spectrum, what’s the impact for the mentors? This webinar draws on the experience of a […]
7 August 2020
Ideamapper was originally created as a solution for students with specific Learning Disabilities who struggled to write large amounts of text such as essays and reports. It was designed by PHDs and a Dyslexia expert with an MBE for services to Dyslexia and other hidden disabilities. Ideamapper uses mind mapping to help students manage information […]
23 July 2020
The Inclusivity Experiment is an initiative built to challenge conventional ways of thinking about inclusivity and to make ethical and inclusive design easier for everyone. They have run a series of events to connect people interested in advancing inclusive design, and to prototype new inclusive design practices on a small scale. Learning and teaching environments […]
23 July 2020
This workshop will begin with the question: “How can you design for learning through a social justice lens?” Camille Dickson and Keith Heggart will share examples related to the challenges of working with diverse groups in online and blended learning environments, identify and describe some of the often overlooked or poorly understood challenges educators face […]
23 July 2020
The third World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) will be on 17 November 2020. WAHED is the global day of action focusing on increasing access and participation in higher education for those from low income and other marginalised groups. COVID-19 risks exacerbating the existing inequalities in access to higher education which exist in every […]
9 July 2020
The Coalition Government have proposed significant changes to funding universities and student contributions, alongside a suite of other policy measures that affect Australian higher education. The complexity of the proposals means the devil is in the detail, with much still unclear about the implications for students and universities. The Melbourne CSHE is hosting an expert discussion to […]
8 July 2020
Australians with disability face a number of barriers with regard to labour market participation, compared to those without disability, and are one of the most disadvantaged equity groups. In this panel discussion, career practitioners will hear from experts in disability, inclusion, advocacy and employability, who will discuss the range of visible and hidden barriers jobseekers […]
1 July 2020
On Thursday 23 July, the NCSEHE hosted a panel discussion with Professor James Smith (Menzies School of Health Research), Dr Bep Uink (Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre, Murdoch University) and Professor Daphne C. Watkins (University of Michigan). Overview COVID-19 has created a range of challenges for students and staff at universities throughout the world. These challenges have […]
29 June 2020