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The objective of the NCSEHE is to build the evidence base through research informing policy and practice. One of the ways the Centre has achieved this is through the NCSEHE Research Grants Program which has funded 47 projects over four rounds from 2014–19, with a total research expenditure of A$1,945,733. The fifth funding round (2019–20) […]
7 November 2019
6 November 2019
When Jacinta Reynolds was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome as a teenager, she began what would be a challenging and confronting journey of self-discovery. Through a twist of fate, Jacinta became involved in the Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program and found the self-confidence she needed to realise her ambitions. When I was 14, I was diagnosed with […]
6 November 2019
Featured in this issue: Upcoming ADCET/NCSEHE webinar presented by Wojtek Tomaszewski (University of Queensland) Seminar with Professor Sally Kift: Wrangling next-gen higher education excellence — presentation slides and summary My Story — Student Voice: Karlie James (Flinders University) Student Voice — The Next Chapter: Ethan McIntosh (Queensland University of Technology) Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework […]
31 October 2019
Background The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications. The Australian Government announced a review of the AQF in the 2017–18 budget to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of students, employers, education providers and the wider community. The Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework Final Report 2019 was published in […]
24 October 2019
There are many ways to get into university Written by Tim Pitman, Curtin University Originally published on The Conversation 22 October 2019 In a recent nation-wide survey by online tutoring company Cluey Learning, 75% of Australian senior students said their ATAR score would impact on the rest of their life. And more than 80% said […]
22 October 2019
La Trobe University’s Student Success team and special guests celebrate Learning and Teaching week. La Trobe University’s Student Success team and a series of expert guests celebrated Learning and Teaching Week at the annual Student Success Summit. This year’s summit featured: Keynote address from Professor Sarah O’Shea (University of Wollongong and NCSEHE) – “Kids from […]
16 October 2019
Event details This Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) webinar will be presented by current students with specific learning disabilities from the vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors. Five students from universities and TAFEs across Australia will discuss their tertiary education journeys through their lived experiences with dyslexia. The panel […]
9 October 2019
Barriers to online learning experienced by university students who are blind or have low vision Executive Summary Online learning has emerged as an increasingly important method for universities to provide course content. Today, it is virtually impossible for a university student to avoid interacting with an online learning environment, even for those courses that are […]
1 October 2019
Webinar with Dr Wojtek Tomaszewski The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) in partnership with the NCSEHE presented this webinar by Dr Wojtek Tomaszewski from the University of Queensland. Wojtek detailed the outcomes from recent research revealing 15-year trends in equity students’ post-university outcomes, including measures of health and wellbeing, as well as employment and […]
27 September 2019