Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Promoting the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Latest News
News • July 2025
Conference tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the Global Contexts conference taking place 24 – 25 September 2025. Numbers for this event are limited so please register for complimentary tickets as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Global Contexts brings together leaders in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences to explore the challenges and opportunities of teaching and research in… Continue Reading»
News • June 2025
Mentoring Program now underway
We are excited to announce the launch of our pilot Mentoring Program. We are pleased to have Mentors from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and extensive experience as senior leaders across the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. Between 11 Mentors, 18 Mentees from across both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are receiving guidance and professional development in… Continue Reading»
News • June 2025
Noticeboard | June update
Welcome to the June 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 Research and Engagement Officer Ellen Kirkpatrick. News from dassh DASSH ConferenceWednesday 24 September The Mint & Dinner at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Keynote Speakers and panel… Continue Reading»
News • May 2025
Noticeboard | May update
Welcome to the May 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 Research and Engagement Officer Ellen Kirkpatrick. News from dassh DASSH ConferenceWednesday 24 September – Friday 26 SeptemberSydney Announcing the DASSH conference will be held… Continue Reading»
News • May 2025
Deans Council welcomes new government’s student debt agenda
Statement from President Heather Zwicker The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor colleagues on their election victory over the weekend. We strongly endorse the re-elected government’s move to wipe $16 billion in student debt by 1 June and tackle the cost of living… Continue Reading»
Conferences & Events
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20 August 2025
August Essential Insights
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09 September 2025
Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations
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06 August 2025
Recognising Non-Traditional Research
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24 - 25 September 2025 • sydney
Conference & AGM 2025
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.
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 an arts, social sciences and humanities bent in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Each month we put together The Noticeboard – it delivers everything you need to your inbox on the first Thursday of every month. Whether you’re in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand we have you covered.
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