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Ministerial Research Vetoes
News • March 2024

Opinion: Ministerial research vetoes

DASSH President Nick Bisley has written an opinion piece published in Research Professional News calling on Senators to support the Australian Research Council legislative amendments currently before the Senate. The changes are based on recommendations from the ARC Review Panel last year and would bring Australia in line with global standards. The Senate Education and Employment Legislation… Continue Reading»

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Noticeboard • March 2024

The Noticeboard | March update

Welcome to the March edition of the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news and opportunities from around the sector. If you have anything you’d like to share with members please contact our Policy and Communications Officer Rebekah Harms. The DASSH Lounge Join the DASSH Lounge, our exclusive LinkedIn group for DASSH Members where we share the latest… Continue Reading»

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News • March 2024

In the news: Skills Passport

Research Professional News reports on the DASSH National Skills Passport consultation submission. The article comes on the back of extensive member consultation around the proposed Skills Passport, which DASSH firmly supports. As part of our submission we argued the Skills Passport represents a great opportunity for humanities, arts and social sciences educators to think about… Continue Reading»

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Statements • February 2024

Want a good job, good pay and a happy boss? Do an Arts degree.

2023 QILT Longitudinal Graduate Outcomes Survey results released  Humanities, arts and social sciences students continue to have outstanding outcomes post-graduation according to the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey.  The 2023 longitudinal together with other Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys shows employers are highly satisfied, that students have had positive experiences at university followed… Continue Reading»

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Statements • February 2024

Statement | Universities Accord

The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities acknowledges the work of the Universities Accord Panel culminating in the Final Report released on 25 February 2024.  DASSH members were highly engaged throughout last year and contributed strongly to the consultation process.  There were several key recommendations made by DASSH that have been… Continue Reading»

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DASSH represents more than 300 Deans and Associate and Deputy Deans from nearly every university in Australia and New Zealand (Aotearoa). Our members lead schools that are home to more than 100,000 students and thousands of researchers in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. We advocate for our disciplines, produce research and policy submissions, engage with government, members and colleagues in Australia and around the world. DASSH is a hub for members, with networking and professional development events held throughout the year.

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If you are an Associate or Deputy Dean, Head of School or Director from a school or faculty with an Arts, Social Sciences and/or Humanities focus at a member university you are welcome to join our network. There are no individual member fees as your institution is already subscribed.

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