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Statements • December 2024

Deans condemn Minister’s cut to Humanities and Social Sciences research funding 

4 December 2024  The government’s move to stop funding arts, social sciences and humanities research through the Marsden Fund will have far-reaching negative impacts on every Aotearoa New Zealander and must be reversed.  The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities represents 44 universities from Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia and is… Continue Reading»

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News • November 2024

In the News: Rising Costs of Arts Degrees Inequitable

The Australian Financial Review has placed the cost of the arts degree under the spotlight as part of their Best Universities Ranking Report for 2024. In discussion with DASSH President Heather Zwicker, the article raises concerns that within months it will cost some Australian students more than $50,000 to do an arts degree. Tom McIlroy… Continue Reading»

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News • November 2024

The Noticeboard | November Update

Welcome to the November 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 Sydney Member Gathering We will be hosting our final member gathering on Wednesday 13 November at the University… Continue Reading»

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News • October 2024

New Research: The Honours Program

This week new research on the future of the Honours program in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand released. Honours education remains highly valued by institutions across Australia and Aotearoa but student enrolments are declining. This research which was presented at the DASSH 2024 conference has helped identify challenges and opportunities for the Honours program through… Continue Reading»

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News • October 2024

Aotearoa Noticeboard | October Update

Welcome to the Aotearoa Noticeboard Welcome to The Aotearoa Noticeboard. This is a bi-monthly supplement to our monthly edition which shares news from around in the sector in both Australia and Aotearoa. This is a deep dive on events, policy news, research and opportunities in Aotearoa New Zealand. If you have any resources, news, research… Continue Reading»

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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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