Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Promoting the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
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Annual Reports • September 2024
2024 DASSH Annual Report
In 2023-24 DASSH broadened our scope as an organisation, increased engagement with members and continued to contribute to policy debate. We have increased our profile, strengthened our policy work, substantially increased our advocacy, strengthened existing and created new partnerships with government, Australian peak bodies and international deans’ groupings. Highlights from the past year include:
News • September 2024
Conference program announced
It’s not too late to register for this year’s conference to be held in Adelaide on 18-20 September. This is a great opportunity to engage in discussion with colleagues from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and to gain practical insights into a range of topics impacting our disciplines. University of South Australia + National… Continue Reading»
News • August 2024
National Science and Research Priorities
16 August 2024 The recently announced National Science Statement and National Science and Research Priorities prioritise research into climate, healthy communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, the environment and building a secure and resilient nation. The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities welcomes the focus on these important areas… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • August 2024
The Noticeboard | August update
Welcome to the August 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. News from dassh 2024 Conference | 18-20 September Register now for this year’s Conference, to be held in… Continue Reading»
Submissions • August 2024
National Skills Taxonomy
DASSH made a submission to Jobs and Skills Australia around the development of a National Skills Taxonomy in August 2024. After extensive consultation with members we outlined a series of opportunities and risks associated with the proposal. Our members see a NST as an opportunity to: The risks members highlighted include: This is something that… Continue Reading»
Conferences & Events
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25 July 2024 • online
National Skills Taxonomy & Needs-Based Funding
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09 July 2024 • online
Australian Tertiary Education Commission
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18 - 20 September 2024 • adelaide
Conference and AGM 2024
About us
DASSH represents more than 250 Deans and Associate and Deputy Deans from nearly every university in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Our members lead schools that are home to more than 100,000 students and several thousand scholars 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.
2024 Conference
Adelaide | September 18-20
Join with colleagues from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand in Adelaide as we explore issues such as interdisciplinarity in teaching and research, partnering on policy, and the importance of community. All tickets cover the full three days of the conference, including a sit-down dinner at the National Wine Centre on the Thursday.
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