The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success acknowledges Indigenous peoples across Australia as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the nation’s campuses are situated. With a history spanning more than 60,000 years as the original educators, Indigenous peoples hold a unique place in our nation. We recognise the importance of their knowledge and culture, and reflect the principles of participation, equity, and cultural respect in our work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, and consider it an honour to learn from our Indigenous colleagues, partners, and friends.
Program Overview
The mission of the Research and Policy Program is to deliver a nation-leading capability that informs policies and interventions designed to improve student enrolments, experience, and completions among equity group students. We partner with researchers, policymakers, and higher education practitioners to conduct and disseminate high-quality research on university equity issues.
Grants and fellowships
Closed
21 Aug
to
23 Sep,
2023
Small Grants 2024
2023
The National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education’s (NCSEHE) Small Grants Research Program is funding between eight and 13 projects valued at between $30,000 and $50,000 each, excluding GST. The NCSEHE invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced researchers in issues pertaining to Australian higher education.
Closed
21 Aug
to
06 Nov,
2023
First Nations Fellowship Program 2024
2023
The National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education’s (NCSEHE) is pleased to launch its inaugural 2024 First Nations Fellowship Program.
Policies
LOW SES STUDENTS
2024
Socioeconomic status (SES) in Australian higher education is determined using a student’s residential address. The SES of an individual student is proxied by the SES of the area in which they reside, known as the Statistical Area 1 (SA1), which is typically smaller than a postcode.
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENTS
2024
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are those who self-identify upon enrolment via a positive response to the question “Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?”
Research Library
Search our comprehensive research library for in-depth insights into equity in higher education. Access scholarly articles, reports, and resources curated to support academic exploration and informed decision-making.
Latest research
Indigenous students' journeys to and through allied healthcare programs
Andrea Simpson
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La Trobe University
,
2021
This NCSEHE Equity Fellowship study investigated the national profile of Indigenous students enrolled in select higher education and vocational education allied healthcare study, as well as the institutional factors linked with success in access and retention.
Building a stronger evidence base to support effective outreach strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: Increasing impact and university participation
Katelyn Barney
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NCSEHE|University of Queensland
,
2024
This Equity Fellowship focused on outreach programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and examines “what works” and what could be improved in these programs. Most universities are running outreach initiatives for Indigenous high school students. The study identified the need for improved post-camp engagement with students, as well as cultural aspects and Indigenous perspectives in the curriculum.
Re-imagining exams: How do assessment adjustments impact on inclusion?
Joanna Tai
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Curtin University
,
2022
NCSEHE-funded research found working with staff and students on refining assessment design and processes can improve experiences of inclusive exams and other high-stakes assessments for students with disability.
Equity through complexity: Inside the “black box” of the Block Model
Jen Jackson
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Victoria University
,
2022
This study investigated an innovation in higher education that has achieved demonstrable results for equity students: the Block Model at Victoria University.
Open textbooks and social justice: A national scoping study
Sarah Lambert
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Deakin University
,
2022
Research found free textbooks with more diverse content could reduce inequities in learning experiences and outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The great social divide: The reality of career advice for our disadvantaged youth
Dawn Bennett
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Bond University
,
2022
Research has found found that students who attend private schools and students from middle to high socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds have greater access to career information and are more likely to be directed toward university pathways when compared to students from low SES backgrounds, who are commonly directed towards VET and TAFE pathways.
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