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What works? Success factors of outreach camps for Indigenous students The NCSEHE is hosting a series of lightning talks and online discussions presented by the 2019/20 Equity Fellows on 26–30 October 2020. Since 2016, the NCSEHE has supported 12 Equity Fellows to conduct targeted research projects, advancing student equity research, policy and practice. The 2019/20 […]
29 October 2020
Pathways to allied health: Insights from Indigenous health professionals The NCSEHE is hosting a series of lightning talks and online discussions presented by the 2019/20 Equity Fellows on 26–30 October 2020. Since 2016, the NCSEHE has supported 12 Equity Fellows to conduct targeted research projects, advancing student equity research, policy and practice. The 2019/20 cohort […]
27 October 2020
Written by Ian Anderson. Palawa, Australian National University The new National Agreement on Closing the Gap has a higher education target for the first time. It’s also the first time an agreement between governments on Indigenous issues was negotiated and signed by Indigenous Australians. The Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations represented Indigenous Australians. Read more: […]
26 October 2020
Written by Maggie Walter, University of Tasmania and Michael A. Guerzoni, University of Tasmania Originally published on The Conversation 16 October 2020 We seek the wisdom of Aboriginal leaders with their deep knowledge of Country as we explore how to be a university with place at the centre of its thinking. – Acknowledgement of Country, University […]
21 October 2020
Dr Mel Henry and Professor Sarah O’Shea, NCSEHE, Curtin University Academic achievement is important but not the sole reason for schooling. We need to focus more on preparing the whole person, no matter what career path they choose. (Shergold, Calma, Russo, Walton. Westacott, Zoellner & O’Reilly, 2020, p. 12) Overview The Looking to […]
29 September 2020
A report released today provides direction for the Australian higher education sector to improve postgraduate outcomes for equity group students, as higher degrees become an expectation of employment advancement. The NCSEHE-funded study, led by Associate Professor Deanna Grant-Smith from Queensland University of Technology, indicated the need for greater research and policy attention on postgraduate students […]
10 September 2020
The latest issue of NCSEHE Equity Insights eNews is out now! Highlights include: Progress bulletin and preliminary findings — NCSEHE Equity Fellow Tim Pitman NCSEHE submission to the Job-ready Graduates Package draft legislation consultation New article: Changes to career advice needed now more than ever myfuture Insights — Making career decisions: How influencers can help New article: […]
2 September 2020
By Cathy Stone and Monica Davis Originally published on EduResearch Matters 31 August 2020 It’s long been known that those in regional and remote areas of Australia do not have access to the same quality of internet as their metropolitan counterparts. Now we have more evidence about how regional and remote students are disadvantaged by […]
31 August 2020
The NCSEHE would like to thank the Department of Education, Skills and Employment for the opportunity to provide feedback on the exposure draft for Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020 (Department of Education, Skills and Employment, 2020). Recommendations The NCSEHE supports the potential contribution of the Job-ready […]
17 August 2020
The latest issue of NCSEHE Equity Insights eNews included the exciting announcement of the 17 successful projects to be funded under the 2020/21 Research Grants Program. In case you missed it, here’s the highlights! NCSEHE 2020/21 Research Grants Program — Successful projects announced The good, the bad, and the ‘TBC’: How the Job-Ready Graduates Package affects […]
10 August 2020