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:

• The Impact and Outcomes of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities research reports for both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
• An in-depth research project investigating the trajectory of our disciplines
• High level stakeholder engagement, including government and a wide range of peak bodies
• Five submissions informed by rigorous data research and eight statements engaging with policy debate
• Three in-person member gatherings, online events, as well as the annual conference
• The US Perspectives interview series
• Establishment of two new Special Interest Groups on artificial intelligence and the future of the Honours program
• Greater media coverage, more opinion pieces and a boost in social media following