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.

You are reading: January NCSEHE Equity Insights eNews

January marked a new chapter for the NCSEHE as we welcomed Director Professor Sarah O’Shea to the team! Sarah joins us from the University of Wollongong, succeeding Professor Sue Trinidad who held the role for seven years.

As we move into February, we look forward to co-hosting Professor Sue Ellis for a free public lecture on Thursday 13 February at Curtin University.

Professor Ellis is Co-Director, Centre for Education and Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde and was co-author of the influential Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on Closing The Attainment Gap In Scottish Education.

Professor Ellis will draw on her work with teachers and communities in some of Scotland’s most deprived areas. The lecture will explore how the coordination of policy, practice and pedagogy can make a profound difference to the educational achievement of students in communities that are traditionally not noted for academic success. We hope you can join us for this event which will be relevant to anyone who is concerned about social justice and equity. More information and registrations.

In the latest issue of NCSEHE Equity Insights eNews:

  • Official welcome to NCSEHE Director Professor Sarah O’Shea and the 2019/20 NCSEHE Equity Fellows
  • New Fellowship research: University trailblazers need extra support for post-graduation success
  • Upcoming NCSEHE event: Professor Sue Ellis — Education for social justice
  • My children… think it’s cool that Mum is a uni student: Women with caring responsibilities studying online
  • NCSEHE research project update: Higher education aspirations, participation and achievement of Australian Indigenous males
  • And more national and international news, research, resources and events from the NCSEHE and our associates.

January NCSEHE Equity Insights: New developments in higher education