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James A. Smith, Kellie Pollard, Kim Robertson and Sue Trinidad Published in International Studies in Widening Participation. February 2018 Abstract Indigenous participation and achievement in education is an issue of international significance. Within Australia, the Review of Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (Behrendt, Larkin, Griew, & Kelly, 2012) provided a […]
20 February 2018
20 February 2018
Description Flinders University provides a suite of interventions for prospective university students from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds, raising aspiration and enabling access for participation in higher education. The River Journey aims to encourage students to explore and map their education and career futures using the metaphor of a winding river, recognising that life journeys do […]
19 February 2018
Event presented by the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education at The University of Melbourne and KPMG A recording of the seminar is available here. Invited speakers: Andrew Norton, Higher Education Program Director with the Grattan Institute Andrew Harvey, Director of the Centre for Higher Education Equity and Diversity Research at La […]
13 February 2018
The first NCSEHE eNews for 2018 showcases the latest news, research and events from the NCSEHE and our associates. Featured in this issue: NCSEHE National Equity Fellows Forum publication: Synthesis of group discussion Briefing Note: Equity Student Participation in Australian Higher Education: 2011 to 2016 HEPPP success stories in the spotlight: University of Newcastle; University […]
1 February 2018
Director’s Report This fourth Annual Report outlines the activities of the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) that continue to illustrate the breadth and depth of the ongoing initiatives undertaken to link with stakeholders — including academic researchers, policy analysts in government and education, and equity practitioners. In these endeavours we act […]
31 January 2018
31 January 2018
Samantha McMahon, Valerie Harwood, Anthony McKnight, Kate Senior and Sarah Ryan In the contemporary context, many universities create and use short videos. These ‘polished’, carefully branded videos are most frequently used to promote and recruit students to specific universities. But are these powerful video tools only suited for securing a market share of ‘excellent’ school […]
31 January 2018
Description University of South Australia (UniSA) Connect curriculum enrichment programs involve over 8,000 senior secondary students annually, enhancing their STEM skills. The programs inspire further STEM study, educational attainment, and understanding of STEM career pathways. UniSA Connect’s strong equity focus targets students that historically have been less engaged with STEM, such as girls and Indigenous […]
29 January 2018
The 2018 Universities Australia Conference, Future Fundamentals, was held in Canberra from 28 February to 1 March. The Keynote Address was delivered by The Hon Bruce Reed (Co-Chair Future of Work Initiative, Aspen Institute) who spoke on the future workforce, while Professor Margaret Gardner AO (Chair, Universities Australia) gave an engaging National Press Club Address. […]
19 January 2018