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The Road Less Travelled Written by Jane Britt February 2019 This feature was first published by the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET). The Journey Begins How to begin describing myself and all the twists and turns of where the last decade or so has taken me?! I’m Jane Britt. I’m blind-deaf with […]
7 March 2019
A nationwide initiative by the NCSEHE, led by Dr Nadine Zacharias and Mr Matt Brett has informed fundamental principles for shaping an equitable higher education system moving into the next decade. The collaborative process yielded a core policy statement: The Best Chance for All. Advancing Australia’s future depends on all its people, whoever and wherever […]
5 March 2019
Student Equity 2030 — A long-term strategic vision for student equity in higher education In June 2018, the NCSEHE set out to develop a long-term strategic vision for student equity in Australian higher education through a national collaborative process under the banner of Student Equity 2030. The core outcome of this process is The Best Chance […]
5 March 2019
A new NCSEHE data site launched today will allow researchers, practitioners, institutions, students and policymakers to examine trends in higher education enrolment in Australia in recent years, and in relation to equity group enrolment. Users can explore trends in equity group numbers among Australia’s undergraduate population, view outcomes by university, and make comparisons with institutions in […]
27 February 2019
Written by Maria Chisari, University of Sydney Originally published on The Conversation 25 February 2019 This week, thousands of new students from around the country will be starting their first year at university. For many students and their parents, transitioning to university is an exciting but daunting experience. Here are five tips to help students […]
25 February 2019
Written by Lisa Denny (University of Tasmania) Originally published on The Conversation 20 February 2019 Sensationalist claims that 40% of jobs in Australia won’t exist in the future are unhelpful for young Australians thinking about entering the workforce. The reality is some jobs will no longer exist, new jobs will be created and most jobs […]
20 February 2019
Welcome to the first NCSEHE eNews for 2019! We are looking forward to a full year, with the publication of our 2018 Research Grants Program reports, the next issue of NCSEHE Focus and A Better Chance for All — the final report from the #StudentEquity2030 project. The final report by 2018 NCSEHE Research Fellow Maria […]
20 February 2019
In the classic story The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy leads her charges through the Land of Oz to the Emerald City seeking a hearing from the all-powerful wizard. They hope to convince the wizard to use his powers to grant them all something they believe they are missing — the scarecrow, a brain; the lion, […]
19 February 2019
About the NCSEHE Equity Fellows Program The Australian Government Department of Education and Training (DET) has funded an ongoing Equity Fellows Program, managed by the NCSEHE, under the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP). Six Fellowships have already been funded and the program will continue with further Fellowships awarded during the 2019–20 period. The […]
18 February 2019
The Dear Dyslexic Foundation is excited to be hosting this interactive workshop for upper secondary teachers, TAFE and university lecturers, support staff, parents and students. This workshop will provide participants with the tools and skills they need to help make the learning pathway easier for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities and difficulties. It […]
18 February 2019