Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Promoting the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
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News • September 2026
Wrap up: Future-Facing University 2026 Conference
DASSH 2026 Conference: The Future-Facing University More than 100 DASSH members from 34 universities came together in Melbourne between 15-18 September for the 2026 Annual Conference, The Future-Facing University: Leadership from the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. Bringing together senior leaders from universities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, alongside government, policy and sector voices,… Continue Reading»
News • September 2026
2026-2028 Board announced
DASSH is pleased to announce its new Board for the 2026–2028 term, endorsed by Council members at the Annual General Meeting held during the 2026 DASSH Conference in Melbourne. The Board brings together leaders from across the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and will guide DASSH’s strategic direction over… Continue Reading»
Submissions • September 2026
ATEC review of research specialisation
In September 2026, DASSH made a submission as part of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission’s (ATEC) Review of Research Requirements: ‘Australian University Category’. The consultation was opened in response to a request by the Minister for Education. DASSH supports a strong, diverse and sustainable Australian research system and recognises the potential benefits of greater institutional… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • September 2026
Noticeboard | September edition
Welcome to the Noticeboard Welcome to the September 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 DASSH. News from dassh Essential Insights: Strengthening Social Licence Wednesday 14 October 12pm (AEDT)Online In our final Essential Insights webinar for 2026, Professor Simon Adams, Professor… Continue Reading»
Annual Reports • August 2026
2026 Annual Report
In 2025–26, DASSH strengthened its role as a collective voice for the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, with a continued focus on member engagement, policy advocacy and sector collaboration. We expanded opportunities for members to connect and contribute through our Communities of Practice, mentoring program, working groups and dedicated activities across Australia and Aotearoa New… Continue Reading»
Conferences & Events
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23 October 2026
2026 Wrap-up
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10 November 2026 • online
Horizon Europe workshop
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14 October 2026 • online
October Essential Insights
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15 - 18 September 2026 • melbourne
Conference & AGM 2026
About us
DASSH represents more than 350 Deans, Associate and Deputy Deans and Heads of School 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.
The Noticeboard
Let us do the work for you. We know it’s hard to keep across all the latest policy news, opportunities, events and research with the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Each month we put together The Noticeboard – it delivers everything you need straight to your inbox. Whether you’re in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand we have you covered.
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