National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education in Bentley, Western Australia | Educational research centre

National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education

Locality: Bentley, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9266 1573

Address: Curtin University: 9 De Laeter Way 6845 Bentley, WA, Australia

Website: http://ncsehe.edu.au

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24.01.2022 New research exploring the motivations, challenges and strengths of student carers at university has just been released. The report conducted by La Trobe Univer...sity, in collaboration with Carers Victoria, and funded by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education at Curtin University, highlighted the fact that carers often embody many of the qualities sought by universities including time management, empathy, compassion and patience; and expertise relevant to specific areas of study, such as nursing and disability awareness. Despite carers having many strengths, juggling caring and study produced considerable time pressure, financial hardship, and lower levels of wellbeing compared with their non-caring peers. Key findings from the report include: A quarter of student carers never disclosed their carer status to anyone at university. This shows the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of carers within the university community. As a result of COVID-19, caring responsibilities increased, mental health was negatively affected, and student carers found it more difficult to do well at university. There are clear grounds to establish student carers as a priority group within Australian higher education Universities could develop consistent means of identifying carers at application or enrolment. Increased carer-specific support would also be helpful, such as the establishment of peer groups. Further advocacy is required to expand financial support. Universities could develop more inclusive campus climates, in which the strengths of carers can be recognised and harnessed. To read the full report, visit: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//supporting-carers-australian-h/

24.01.2022 A report released today provides direction for the higher education sector to improve postgraduate outcomes for equity group students, as higher degrees become an expectation of employment advancement. The NCSEHE-funded study, led by Associate Professor Deanna Grant-Smith from QUT (Queensland University of Technology), indicated the need for greater research and policy attention on postgraduate students from non-traditional backgrounds. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/equity-postgraduate-education-in/

23.01.2022 How do we maintain inclusion if mass online learning becomes a long-term reality? NCSEHE Adjunct Fellow Cathy Stone joins 11 other international experts in a Times Higher Education Practical Guide to Digital Teaching And Learning. The University of Newcastle, Australia... https://www.timeshighereducation.com//practical-guide-digi

23.01.2022 During 2020/21, the NCSEHE will fund a project led by Lucy Mercer-Mapstone at University of Sydney, under the NCSEHE Research Grants Program. The research aims to better understand equity students’ perspectives on university support during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as strategies undertaken by higher education institutions. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/new-research-institutional-appro/... RMIT University La Trobe University Charles Sturt University CQUniversity Australia The University of Adelaide UTS: University of Technology Sydney Griffith University Flinders University University of South Australia University of Glasgow

22.01.2022 We are seeking students with disability, their parents/carers and stakeholders to contribute to research on careers support. Participate here: https://bit.ly/3yzSHoc. Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee approved this study (HRE2021-0219)

22.01.2022 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! The National Conference for Regional, Rural and Remote Education will be held on 2123 April 2021 in the Barossa Valley. We look forward to partnering with the Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA), Country Education Partnership, Barossa Campus, Country University Centre and Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia (EPHEA) for #NCRRRE!... https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//national-conference-for-region/

20.01.2022 The NCSEHE proposes 10 recommendations for strengthening the Disability Standards for Education 2005, based on our research and policy work, and consultation with equity stakeholders. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/ncsehe-discussion-paper-on-the-2/

20.01.2022 "[The Shergold Review] offers an exciting opportunity to build a more equitable education system that values and supports students from all walks of life, and that will help to build a productive and inclusive workforce." Mel Johnson and Sarah O'Shea (NCSEHE, Curtin University) discuss the key opportunities and implications for equity practitioners and students. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/shergold-review-equity-practitio/

19.01.2022 As their project approaches completion, the team from UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia present the third update on their NCSEHE-funded research this month. This is one of four large-scale projects commissioned by the NCSEHE in 2019 to improve access to information about higher education study options, pathways, and careers for disadvantaged students and those who influence them. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/higher-education-career-advice-s/

18.01.2022 NCSEHE Director Sarah O'Shea adopted an equity lens at the ATEM Admissions Conference today to explore key issues around access and participation post-COVID-19. But what would it be like to start university in the age of pandemic, and how can we best support new students? We asked our Student Voice video bloggers for their insights. https://youtu.be/-0F4bc64WEo... UTS: University of Technology Sydney USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

18.01.2022 "... I think that the best way to push the equity agenda is to keep learning and keep applying the lessons that you learn as you go. And really, have an open mind about what works, what doesn't work, and just be persistent about it." Global tertiary education expert Jamil Salmi talks with NCSEHE Adjunct Fellow Matt Brett for ADCET Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training's latest podcast. https://www.adcet.edu.au//podcast-what-comes-first-educat/

17.01.2022 Tune in on 30 October for a #NCSEHE_Snapshots lightning talk and Q&A with Equity Fellow David Eckstein. David will be joined by guest facilitator Matt Brett to discuss choices and issues in careers support for students with disability. Register free for the NCSEHE Student Equity Snapshots Forum: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//ncsehe-student-equity-snapshot/

17.01.2022 "There’s nothing inevitable about exclusion, but students with disability still experience exclusion from the labour market when they leave university." NCSEHE Equity Fellow David Eckstein from Swinburne University of Technology presents three positive ways for students to redefine disability as a source of career strength, in this week's Campus Morning Mail. https://campusmorningmail.com.au//three-positive-ways-to/

17.01.2022 We were proud to support Dr Nicole Crawford's research which has been highlighted in a report from the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education. ...Mature-age students bring unique strengths and experiences, but often face competing commitments and stressors which can compromise their mental wellbeing and academic success, Dr Crawford said. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2QNpSTR

16.01.2022 If you missed last week's NCSEHE webinar for National Careers Week, the recording and slides are now available online: https://ncsehe.edu.au/careers-week-webinar-careers-student/ If you made it on the day, we hope you enjoyed it! #ncwau21

15.01.2022 "The recently released report into post-schooling pathways in Australia has presented a challenging picture of how career advice needs to be reconsidered in the current employment and health climate." Sarah O’Shea and Olivia Groves present findings from NCSEHE-funded research on best practice career development learning for students from diverse backgrounds. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/changes-to-career-advice-needed-/... UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia

15.01.2022 We're excited to announce that the NCSEHE will lead the development of a National Regional University Centres Network, alongside Geraldton Universities Centre - GUC and Country Universities Centre. The Network will support a community of practice amongst all Regional University Centres (RUCs) in Australia, facilitating collaboration and ensuring Network activities are informed by the needs of RUC staff and stakeholders. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/national-regional-university-cen/

14.01.2022 RESEARCH UPDATE: In a feature this month, Dr Lucy Mercer-Mapstone from University of Sydney presents preliminary findings from NCSEHE-funded research on university supports for equity students during COVID-19. "This work is critical in ensuring that resilience in our university communities is equitable and that educational institutions live up to their ethical responsibility to ensure that all students, regardless of identity, can thrive." https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/research-institutional-approache/

12.01.2022 We hope you've enjoyed the #NCSEHE_Snapshots Forum so far! Still to come: Janine Delahunty - On footprints, the university experience and why we need to listen to regional students... Katelyn Barney - Building a stronger evidence base to support effective outreach strategies for Indigenous students: Increasing impact and university participation Tim Pitman - Disability support in higher education: What our students are telling us David Eckstein - ‘There’s nothing inevitable about exclusion’: Choices and issues in careers support for students with disability REGISTER FREE HERE: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//ncsehe-student-equity-snapshot/

12.01.2022 A change of mindset and inclusive design are imperative to deliver engaging online education in today's world of "digital bystanders". Steven Warburton, Muhammad Zuhdi and Stephen Dobson draw upon research by NCSEHE Adjunct Fellow Cathy Stone on The Conversation. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/engaging-online-education/

12.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | Who studies for a degree at a vocational institution, and what are their motivations? Paul Koshy, Sue Webb, Mike Dockery and Lizzie Knight offer an overview of their ARC Discovery project investigating this emerging non-traditional pathway for #HigherEducation. The research raises issues for ongoing policy around how #WideningParticipation is viewed and evaluated, particularly at the fringe of higher education delivery.... https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/degree-vet/

12.01.2022 NCSEHE Senior Research Fellow Nicole Crawford takes time out this week to share insights into her background, her ongoing research and her visions for the future. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/in-conversation-nicole-crawford/

12.01.2022 2020 was a year of new challenges and unique opportunities for student equity in higher education. The NCSEHE Annual Report captures the Centre's activities, outputs and impact, with a focus on our strategic response to issues around COVID-19. https://ncsehe.edu.au/ncsehe-2020-annual-report/

10.01.2022 Thank you to over 1,700 students with disability who have shared their experiences of university support, with a focus on regional, rural and remote Australia. A snapshot of the findings from this Equity Fellowship research by Tim Pitman is now available in his August progress bulletin. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/progress-bulletin-ncsehe-equity-/

10.01.2022 STUDENT EQUITY DATA: Released today, the NCSEHE Briefing Note outlines trends in undergraduate student data from 2014 to 2019. https://ncsehe.edu.au/ncsehe-briefing-note-equity-student-/ To generate comparisons of equity group enrolments at institutional and national levels, visit our interactive student equity data page: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/equity-data__home/

10.01.2022 The recording is now available from this week's University of South Australia webinar with NCSEHE Senior Research Fellow Nicole Crawford. Nicole drew from her 2019/20 NCSEHE Equity Fellowship research on supporting the mental wellbeing of mature-aged university students in regional and remote Australia. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//unisa-teaching-learning-breakf/

10.01.2022 'Tracing the impact of Opportunity Through Online Learning' is the second in a series of reports, expanding on the wide-reaching outcomes and impact of NCSEHE-funded research. The report details the snowball effect of Equity Fellowship research by Dr Cathy Stone (The University of Newcastle, Australia), which has been applied nationally and internationally since its release in 2017. Cathy’s recommendations have become an essential resource in 2020, during the shift to onli...ne learning as a result of COVID-19. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/impact-report-online-learning/

08.01.2022 New research shows connection and inclusion is vital for regional and remote students’ #MentalWellbeing and academic success. The report by NCSEHE Equity Fellow Dr Nicole Crawford identifies proactive approaches and inclusive strategies for effective learning and teaching to counter common stressors and support students’ mental wellbeing. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/crawford-fellowship-regional-rem/

08.01.2022 Strengthening maths skills is crucial in developing a skilled STEM workforce to reboot the economy post-COVID-19. But are we putting enough emphasis on the M in STEM? NCSEHE Fellow Lynette Vernon contributes this week's Campus Morning Mail feature in the series by Commissioning Editor Sally Kift. Edith Cowan University (ECU)... https://campusmorningmail.com.au//no-stem-success-withou/

07.01.2022 This National Careers Week, the NCSEHE will be showcasing major research on key influencers and careers advice for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Presenters from La Trobe University, UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia, Curtin University, University of Tasmania, The University of Western Australia and Bond University will outline key findings and recommendations, followed by audience Q and A. Register now for this free webinar on 21 May: https://www.ncsehe.edu....au/event/careers-student-equity/ National Careers Week Australia #ncwau21

06.01.2022 Timely, frequent career discussions between students, parents, teachers and friends influence educational and career aspirations, new research has shown. In an article for the International Journal of Training Research, Lynette Vernon and Catherine Drane discuss the important role of these influencers in supporting vocational and university pathways. https://ncsehe.edu.au/influencers-vocational-university-pa/ ... Edith Cowan University (ECU) Curtin University

06.01.2022 Thank you to the 170 participants who joined us for yesterday's webinar, Ghost student failure among equity cohorts: Towards understanding non-participating enrolments. In case you missed it, the recording, slides and transcript are now available online: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//ncsehe-webinar-ghost-student-f/ La Trobe University

05.01.2022 We look forward to partnering with ACEN for a 'Critical Conversations' webinar on 20 May, featuring NCSEHE-funded research on equity students undertaking online WIL. This free event will include a student speaker and A/Prof. Amani Bell (University of Sydney) discussing her project, 'Exploring benefits and challenges of online Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for equity students'. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//acen-critical-conversations-eq/

05.01.2022 Another month has flown by, and the countdown is on for the NCSEHE Student Equity Snapshots Forum on 2630 October! In our latest newsletter, we share some exciting updates on the forum, alongside new research, features, resources, events and more. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/newsletter-october-2020/

05.01.2022 Join Dr Andrea Simpson (La Trobe University) for a lightning talk on 27 October, discussing 'Pathways to #AlliedHealth: Insights from #Indigenous health professionals'. This is one of six exciting events in the 2020 NCSEHE Student Equity Snapshots Forum: https://ncsehe.edu.au//ncsehe-student-equity-snapshots-fo/ #AHPsDay2020 #AlliedHealthProfessionalsDay #strongertogether

02.01.2022 We know that university outreach camps "work" for many Indigenous students, but do we really know how or why? NCSEHE Equity Fellow Katelyn Barney (QUT (Queensland University of Technology)) will share insights from the students themselves at the at #NCSEHE_Snapshots Forum on 29 October. Register now for this free event: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//ncsehe-student-equity-snapshot/

02.01.2022 NCSEHE Equity Fellow Dr Janine Delahunty is looking at how we can better support regional students as they consider, pursue and complete their university studies. Janine is seeking the views of higher education staff in various roles as well as staff in secondary schools who provide support to senior regional students. For more info on participating in a survey or interview, visit the NCSEHE website: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/survey-participants-regional-hig/ UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia

01.01.2022 Recognising the enormous challenges regional parents face in online learning, Country Universities Centre Snowy Monaro launched an innovative pilot program engaging families and universities. "Across five days, kids were constructing bridges, learning about the environment, talking about what university is and why their parents were working on obtaining a university degree in one room, while their parents and carers were studying with the CUC resources in another." Chris Ron...an showcases the new initiative for the AARE EduResearch Matters blog. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/study-kids-home/

01.01.2022 Spend an hour with Janine Delahunty (UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia) and Cathy Stone (The University of Newcastle, Australia) on 28 Oct for a unique approach to understanding challenges facing regional students. Register for Janine's lightning talk: the second in next week's series for the free #NCSEHE_Snapshots Forum. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au//ncsehe-student-equity-snapshot/

01.01.2022 The UTS: University of Technology Sydney Student Equity Team is one of many forced to rapidly adapt Widening Participation programs for online delivery. Bethany Ross now reflects on what’s worked and, importantly, what hasn’t for the U@Uni Academy during this time of 'Pivots and Pirouettes'. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/pivots-pirouettes-widening-parti/