In 2024-25 DASSH prioritised member engagement and increased our member-focused activities through launching a new event series, establishing new Communities of Practice, and creating more Mentoring and networking opportunities. We continued to contribute to policy developments and debates, and advocate for the value of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities on enhancing national capabilities.

We continue to broaden our scope as an organisation and establish a growing presence within the higher education sector to generate impactful research and contributions.

Highlights from the past year include:

• The launch of a Mentoring Program for DASSH members
• A brand new member-focused Essential Insights webinar series
• Two Associate Dean Research Communities of Practice across Australia and Aotearoa
• The release of the Pathway to Success interview series
• Three submissions informed by research and member engagement
• Four statements responding to policy developments in the higher education sector
• An ongoing census project mapping the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities across Australia and Aotearoa