In 2024 around 80 DASSH Members from about 30 universities gathered in Adelaide. Hosts from the University of South Australia convened a fantastic program spanning Indigenous Data Sovereignty, psychosocial safety, industry partnerships and the integration of artificial intelligence into daily work practices.

The biggest theme to emerge over the three day program and the many discussions that took place between attendees, presenters and facilitators was the tension between efficiency and authenticity.

Below you will find a number of key takeaways from the conference as well as some of the resources generously shared after their presentations.

Resources

The Future of the Honours

New research was presented for the first time at the DASSH 2024 Conference providing a snapshot of the state of the Honours program in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

One-hundred and thirty four Honours students and 57 Honours convenors within humanities, arts and social sciences disciplines across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand took part in the project to provide insight into the characteristics and underlying motivations driving Honours enrolment.

The report identifies the need to explore and understand the purpose of Honours in creating new generations of researchers.

Read the Report

The Future of the Honours Report

Word Clouds generated during discussion

Speakers

Professor Alexandra Ludewig, Head of School, School of Humanities, The University of Western Australia

Professor Kath Gelber
, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Queensland

Professor Kristin Natalier
, Dean, Education, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University

Professor Thea Blackler
, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
HASS and the ARC Linkage Program:
Opportunities, Relationships and Impact

Over the past decade the engagement of HASS scholars with the Linkage program has been disrupted in a number of ways. This session reconsidered program and the ways in which researchers might approach this important funding source. 

Resources

Slide pack: Professor Andrew Beer, “Future Work, Future Communities”

Slide pack: Professor Anne Pender, “Comedy Country, Australian Performance as an Agent of Change”


Speakers

Professor Anne Pender, Kidman Chair in Australian Studies and Director of the JM Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice, The University of Adelaide

Professor Tahereh Ziaian, Community Health Psychologist, University of South Australia

Mr Ross Womersley, CEO, South Australian Council of Social Service

Ms Mirsia Bunjaku, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Migrant Resource Centre

Chair: Professor Andrew Beer, Executive Dean, UniSA Business, University of South Australia
Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Jenny Fewster, Director HASS and Indigenous RDC at the Australian Research Data Commons shared insights into the establishment of a Governance of Indigenous Data Framework for the HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons.

Resources

Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data | NIAA

Study Report – Closing the Gap review – Productivity Commission (pc.gov.au)

Indigenous Data | ARDC

IDN Catalogue Project (idnau.org)

Maiam Nayri Wingara

The National Digital Infrastructure Strategy

NDRI Investment Plan Consultation Survey


Speaker

Ms Jenny Fewster, Director, HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons, Australian Research Data Commons
Healthy Work Environments in a Sector Under Pressure

A landmark study of Australian university staff mental health, working conditions and wellbeing over four years (2020 – 2023) revealed the parlous state of the sector. The group presented a data-driven visual report will be presented in its interactive form, allowing for detailed breakdowns, interrogation and discussion.

New WHS regulations regarding psychosocial risks at work bring some urgency to this basic human rights issue. The session also included a deeper look at how the situation in the sector is likely to trigger bullying behaviour, with an emphasis on understanding the systemic drivers of upwards bullying towards managers.

Resources

This is the dashboard that presents all the data collected and collated between 2020 and 2023. Dashboard built by Daniel Neser.

Australian University Staff 2020 – 2023
Work, Digital Stress and Wellbeing Survey

Speakers

Professor Maureen Dollard, Director, Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory, University of South Australia

Professor Kurt Lushington, Clinical Psychologist and Research Professor, University of South Australia

Mr Daniel Neser, Research Assistant, University of South Australia

Professor Michelle Tuckey, Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology, University of South Australia
Hope at the Crossroads of HASS and GLAM

In keeping with the theme of the 2024 DASSH conference, four practitioners shared their experiences of connecting with different disciplines, communities, industries and ideas.

Resources

Slide pack: Ms Jenny Fewster, “Hope at the Crossroads of HASS and Glam”

Speakers

Ms Jenny Fewster, Director, HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons, Australian Research Data Commons

Dr Jared Thomas, South Australian Museum Research Fellow

Ms Alexis Tindall, Manager, Digital Stewardship, University of Adelaide

Professor Hamish Maxwell-Stuart, Professor of Heritage and Digital Humanities, University of New England

Chair: Dr Kiera Lindsey, History Advocate, History Trust of South Australia
Future of Languages

Crises make excellent opportunities for growth and positive changes. In this solutions-oriented, interactive workshop the group discussed current challenges that languages are facing in Australia and New Zealand.

Resources

Summary of the workshop with key takeouts and a full list of resources

Slide pack: Miriam Neigert, Geoffrey Miller, “The Future of Languages”

Speakers

Mr Geoffrey Miller, PhD candidate, University of Otago

Dr Miriam Neigert, Lecturer in German Studies, University of New England
An Ethics Framework for Machine Historians

Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington presented examples of noisy logic in examples of histories made by humans and machines, and suggested some approaches to security and safety screening to pick up malicious histories.

Resources

Slide pack: Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington, “An Ethics Framework for Machine Historians”

Speaker

Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO, Standing Acting Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Enterprise, University of South Australia
Aotearoa New Zealand in Focus

University of Massey Provost Professor Giselle Byrnes and Pro Vice-Chanellor Professor Cynthia White gave an overview of the current landscape in Aotearoa delving into the realities of the current political and policy environment.

Resources

Slide pack: Giselle Byrnes, “Aotearoa in Focus”

Speakers

Professor Giselle Byrnes, Provost, Massey University

Professor Cynthia White
, New Zealand Officer, DASSH, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University
Partnering on Policy

The panel considered the collaborative connection between researchers and the arts and cultural sector in better understanding the conditions experienced in the sector.

Resources

Slide pack: Christie Anthoney, “Sector Benefit”

Speakers

Professor Justin O’Connor, Professor of Cultural Economy, University of South Australia

Associate Professor Tully Barnett, Associate Professor in Creative Industries, Flinders University

Ms Satu Teppo, PhD Candidate, University of South Australia

Ms Christie Anthoney, Head of Public Affairs, Adelaide Festival Centre
How to put 12 hours back into your academic life

DASSH Special Interest Group leaders Professors Mia Lindgren and Samantha Bennett led an interactive session with insights into the use of the Generative AI program Claude shared by expert Professor Inger Mewbern.

Resources

Slide pack: Inger Mewburn, “Claude”

Word Clouds generated during discussion

Speakers

Professor Mia Lindgren, Associate Dean Research Performance, College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania

Professor Samantha Bennett, Associate Dean Higher Degree Research, Australian National University

Professor Inger Mewburn, Director of Researcher Development, Australian National University



The State of the States

Deans in the United States are facing a myriad of complex issues as well as emerging opportunities. During this facilitated discussion an our international guests from the International Council for Arts Deans in the US will discussed some of the burning issues facing university leaders there. Academic freedom and freedom of speech in the context of the war on Gaza, the politicisation of diversity, equity and inclusion policies and the opportunities emerging from new technologies are among them.

Resources

Dialogue Across the Difference
The Dialogue across Difference (DaD) Initiative aims to model and promote the values of intellectual engagement, curiosity, empathy, active listening and critical thinking through a series of campus events, classes, informal learning opportunities and social programming.

Resetting the Table
Resetting the Table collaborates with strategic partners to build important communication across political silos in American life. 

Speakers

Dr Nancy Uscher, President, International Council for Arts Deans, Dean, College of Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr Eileen Strempel
, Secretary, International Council for Arts Deans, Inaugural Dean, Herb Alpert School of Music, UCLA

Chair: Professor Nick Bisley, President, DASSH, Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University

Speakers

Thea Blackler

Professor Thea Blackler

Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology

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Tahereh Ziaian

Professor Tahereh Ziaian

Community Health Psychologist, University of South Australia

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Professor Samantha Bennett

Associate Dean Higher Degree Research, Australian National University

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Narelle Lemon

Professor Narelle Lemon

Vice Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University

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Professor Michelle Tuckey

Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology, University of South Australia

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Professor Mia Lindgren

Associate Dean Research Performance, College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania

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Maureen Dollard

Professor Maureen Dollard

Director, Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory

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Professor Kurt Lushington

Clinical Psychologist and Research Professor, University of South Australia

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Kristin Natalier

Professor Kristin Natalier

Dean, Education, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University

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Kath Gelber

Professor Kath Gelber

Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Queensland

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Professor Justin O’Connor

Professor of Cultural Economy, University of South Australia

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Jessica Gallagher

Professor Jessica Gallagher

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), The University of Adelaide

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Inger Mewburn

Professor Inger Mewburn

Director of Researcher Development, Australian National University

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Professor Hamish Maxwell-Stuart

Professor of Heritage and Digital Humanities, University of New England

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Professor Giselle Byrnes

Provost, Massey University

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Anne Pender

Professor Anne Pender

Kidman Chair in Australian Studies and Director of the JM Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice, The University of Adelaide

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Andrew Beer

Professor Andrew Beer

Executive Dean, UniSA Business, University of South Australia

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Alexandra Ludewig

Professor Alexandra Ludewig

Head of School, School of Humanities, The University of Western Australia

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Ms Satu Teppo

PhD Candidate, University of South Australia

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Mirsia Bunjaku

Ms Mirsia Bunjaku

Chief Executive Officer, Australian Migrant Resource Centre

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Ms Jenny Fewster

Director, HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons, Australian Research Data Commons

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Ms Christie Anthoney

Head of Public Affairs, Adelaide Festival Centre

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Ms Alexis Tindall

Manager, Digital Stewardship, University of Adelaide

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Ross Womersley

Mr Ross Womersley

CEO, South Australian Council of Social Service

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Geoffrey Miller

Mr Geoffrey Miller

PhD candidate, University of Otago

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Mr Daniel Neser

Research Assistant, University of South Australia

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Jack Buckskin

Kuma Kaaru Cultural Services

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Dr Nancy Uscher

President, International Council for Arts Deans

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Miriam Neigert

Dr Miriam Neigert

Lecturer in German Studies, University of New England

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Lisa Bailey

Dr Lisa Bailey

Exhibition and Experience Design Manager, MOD.

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Kiera Lindsey

Dr Kiera Lindsey

History Advocate, History Trust of South Australia

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Jared Thomas

Dr Jared Thomas

South Australian Museum Research Fellow

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Jacob Prehn

Dr Jacob Prehn

Associate Dean Indigenous, University of Tasmania

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Dr Eileen Strempel

Secretary, International Council for Arts Deans

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Ariella Helfgott

Dr Ariella Helfgott

Director of Strategic Foresight, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

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Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO

Standing Acting Vice Chancellor, University of South Australia

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Associate Professor Tully Barnett

Associate Professor in Creative Industries, Flinders University

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Program

Day 1

Venue

Bradley Building
Level 8, Room 18
University of South Australia
Bradley Lawson, corner of North Terrace and Morphett St, Adelaide

Schedule

9:00am  REGISTRATIONS
9:30amWELCOME TO COUNTRY

Jack Buckskin, Kuma Kaaru Cultural Services
10:00amCONFERENCE WELCOME

Professor Nick Bisley, President, DASSH, Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University

Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO, Standing Acting Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Enterprise, University of South Australia

Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), The University of Adelaide
11:00amMORNING TEA
11:30amCONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Indigenous Data Sovereignty


This session explores recent developments in the Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) movement in relation to the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (ASSH). IDSov seeks to disrupt colonial data paradigms by emphasising the urgent need for Indigenous peoples and communities to reclaim authority over their data, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and define their futures. A critical examination of the current Indigenous data landscape shows that much of the available data does not support the growth and aspirations of Indigenous peoples; instead, it primarily focuses on understanding the ongoing effectiveness of colonialisation.
 
In this presentation, I will clarify the role of Indigenous peoples and how non-Indigenous academics, data entities, policymakers, and others can be active supporters of the IDSov movement by exploring four examples. This interactive session will ask participants to collaboratively discuss, develop, and share ways to create more equity regarding Indigenous peoples and their data in their own research and/or institution.

Dr Jacob Prehn, Associate Dean Indigenous, University of Tasmania
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Creative methods and imaginative futures

What role do creative research methods and imaginative futures play in government and industry? In this workshop you’ll hear how applied creative research with partners works to produce courageous outcomes that wouldn’t happen otherwise. From the plausible to the preposterous, imagining alternative futures is a critical skill necessary for innovation. Join us to imagine different futures for the arts and humanities.

Dr Ariella Helfgott, Director of Strategic Foresight, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Dr Lisa Bailey, Exhibition and Experience Design Manager, MOD.
12:45pmLUNCH
1:45pmCONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Hope at the crossroads of HASS & GLAM: creating authentic collaborations for greater engagement and impact

In keeping with the theme of the 2024 DASSH conference, this panel invites four practitioners to share their experiences of connecting with different disciplines, communities, industries and ideas. What lessons have they learned about working at the intersections of HASS and GLAM collaborations? What does it take to achieve authentic engagement and impact? How can such collaborations be co-designed to revitalise hope for both sectors?  And can we best articulate the value of such work?

Ms Jenny Fewster, Director, HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons, Australian Research Data Commons

Dr Jared Thomas, South Australian Museum Research Fellow

Ms Alexis Tindall, Manager, Digital Stewardship, University of Adelaide

Professor Hamish Maxwell-Stuart, Professor of Heritage and Digital Humanities, University of New England

Chair: Dr Kiera Lindsey, History Advocate, History Trust of South Australia

DEANS’ MEETING AND DASSH AGM

DASSH Council Members will attend the Annual General Meeting and Dean’s meeting. This meeting is intended for voting members or their proxies with only one representative from each institution participating. The agenda for this meeting has been provided directly to Council Members and participants will be welcome to give some direction to the discussion. 
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

HASS and the ARC Linkage Program: Opportunities, Relationships and Impact

Linkage is one of two funding programs supported by the Australian Research Council. Over the past decade the engagement of HASS scholars with the Linkage program has been disrupted in a number of ways, including the decision by the former federal government to prioritise a limited number of topics and disciplines. Reduced HASS involvement in the Linkage program has negatively affected intellectual life in Australian universities and has wider ranging impacts on Australian society as the breadth of topics covered by humanities and social sciences have been quietened in public discourse. This session reconsiders the Linkage program and the ways in which researchers might approach this important funding source. 

Professor Anne Pender, Kidman Chair in Australian Studies and Director of the JM Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice, The University of Adelaide

Professor Tahereh Ziaian, Community Health Psychologist, University of South Australia

Mr Ross Womersley, CEO, South Australian Council of Social Service

Ms Mirsia Bunjaku, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Migrant Resource Centre

Chair: Professor Andrew Beer, Executive Dean, UniSA Business, University of South Australia
3:00pmBREAK
3:15pmCONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Partnering on Policy

This panel considers the collaborative connection between researchers and the arts and cultural sector in better understanding the conditions experienced in the sector and supporting practical knowledge for change, for better practice and for action. We uncover some of the underlying factors that support strong collaboration between universities and the arts and culture sector through knowledge building, policy development, practice and evaluation. We outline some of the effective collaborations for policy action and what we’ve learned along the way.

Professor Justin O’Connor, Professor of Cultural Economy, University of South Australia

Associate Professor Tully Barnett, Associate Professor in Creative Industries, Flinders University

Ms Satu Teppo, PhD Candidate, University of South Australia

Ms Christie Anthoney, Head of Public Affairs, Adelaide Festival Centre
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Future of languages

Crises make excellent opportunities for growth and positive changes. In this solutions-oriented, interactive workshop we will discuss the current challenges that languages are facing in Australia and New Zealand. We will collaboratively work on short- and long-term action plans to strengthen and enhance language disciplines at our institutions.

Mr Geoffrey Miller, PhD candidate, University of Otago

Dr Miriam Neigert, Lecturer in German Studies, University of New England
4:30 – 5:00pmREFLECTIONS

Day 2

Venue

The Gallery
National Wine Centre
Corner of Hackney Rd and Botanic Rd, Adelaide

Schedule

8:45am  REGISTRATIONS
9:15amWELCOME 
9:30amAOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND IN FOCUS

The university sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is in a state of flux with changes to research funding and the establishment of the Science System Advisory Group and the University Advisory Group to give advice to government. University of Massey Provost Professor Giselle Byrnes will give an overview of the current landscape delving into the realities of the current political and policy environment. This will be followed by a facilitated discussion about the complex issues facing Deans in Aotearoa New Zealand as well as the many opportunities. This session, chaired by outgoing President Professor Nick Bisley will involve direct engagement with participants.

Professor Giselle Byrnes, Provost, Massey University

Professor Cynthia White
, New Zealand Officer, DASSH, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University

Chair: Professor Heather Zwicker, Secretary, DASSH, Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Queensland
10:30amMORNING TEA
11:00amSTATE OF THE STATES

Deans in the United States are facing a myriad of complex issues as well as emerging opportunities. During this facilitated discussion and presentation our international guests from the International Council for Arts Deans in the US will discuss some of the burning issues facing university leaders there. Academic freedom and freedom of speech in the context of the war on Gaza, the politicisation of diversity, equity and inclusion policies and the opportunities emerging from new technologies are among them. Please take the chance to participate in this interactive session chaired by incoming President Professor Heather Zwicker as Dr Nancy Uscher and Dr Eileen Strempel seek feedback and input on the similarities and differences in the challenges and opportunities facing Australian university leaders.

Dr Nancy Uscher, President, International Council for Arts Deans, Dean, College of Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr Eileen Strempel
, Secretary, International Council for Arts Deans, Inaugural Dean, Herb Alpert School of Music, UCLA

Chair: Professor Nick Bisley, President, DASSH, Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University
12pmGLOBAL ROUND UP
 
This is a half hour session devoted to open group discussion between participants and all four presenters from both Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States in response to our morning exploration of the challenges and opportunities explored in each country. Conference participants will be invited to share their insights, takeaways and ask questions. 
12:30pmLUNCH
1:30pmHOW TO PUT 12 HOURS BACK INTO YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE? LET AI BE YOUR ACADEMIC BESTIE

Look, we get it. You’re drowning in admin, your inbox is a horror show, and you haven’t had a proper chat with a colleague in weeks. Welcome to modern academia, right? Wrong. It’s time to meet your new artificial friend.
 
Join us for an online session where we’ll show you how to use AI to claw back 12 precious hours every week. Yes, you read that right. Twelve. Whole. Hours.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
• A quick ‘AI for dummies’ intro (no judgement, we’ve all been there)
• How to make AI your personal academic assistant (minus the attitude)
• Real-life examples of how I use AI to save time on research, writing, and mind-numbing admin tasks
• Hands-on demos so you can see the magic happen
 
P.S. If you’re worried about the robots taking over, don’t be. We’re using them, not the other way around. Promise.

Professor Mia Lindgren, Associate Dean Research Performance, College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania

Professor Samantha Bennett, Associate Dean Higher Degree Research, Australian National University

Professor Inger Mewburn, Director of Researcher Development, Australian National University

Professor Narelle Lemon, Vice Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University
2:30pmTHE FUTURE OF THE HONOURS PROGRAM

DASSH Special Interest Group leaders will unpack the findings of an in depth research project investigating the current state and future of the Honours program in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Professor Alexandra Ludewig, Head of School, School of Humanities, The University of Western Australia

Professor Kath Gelber
, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Queensland

Professor Kristin Natalier
, Dean, Education, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University

Professor Thea Blackler
, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
3:30pmAFTERNOON TEA
4pm
ETHICS FOR MACHINE HISTORIANS

Artificial historians do not need to have intentions to complete actions or to solve problems. Consequently, a revised approach to the ethics of history is needed. An approach to ethics for artificial historians can be proposed through the recognition the building blocks of what Kearns and Roth call ‘ethical algorithms’. Those building blocks are a hybrid historical logic made of statements, questions, and possibilities about the past. In this presentation I will present examples of this noisy logic in examples of histories made by humans and machines, and suggest some approaches to security and safety screening to pick up malicious histories.

Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO, Standing Acting Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Enterprise, University of South Australia
5pmCANAPES and WINE TASTING

The Gallery, National Wine Centre
6:00 – 10:30pmDINNER

The Vines Room and Terrace, National Wine Centre

Day 3

Venue

Bradley Building
Level 8, Room 18
University of South Australia
Bradley Lawson, corner of North Terrace and Morphett St, Adelaide

Schedule

8:45amREGISTRATIONS
9:00amHEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENTS IN A SECTOR UNDER PRESSURE
Including break

A landmark study of Australian university staff mental health, working conditions and wellbeing over four years (2020 – 2023) reveals the parlous state of the sector. A data-driven visual report will be presented in its interactive form, allowing for detailed breakdowns, interrogation and discussion. Information about how our universities are faring in relation to providing healthy and satisfying workplaces will provide insights about what we as leaders can do by way of influence. New WHS regulations regarding psychosocial risks at work bring some urgency to this basic human rights issue. The session will also include a deeper look at how the situation in the sector is likely to trigger bullying behaviour, with an emphasis on understanding the systemic drivers of upwards bullying towards managers.

Professor Maureen Dollard, Director, Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory, University of South Australia

Professor Kurt Lushington, Clinical Psychologist and Research Professor, University of South Australia

Mr Daniel Neser, Research Assistant, University of South Australia

Professor Michelle Tuckey, Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology, University of South Australia
11:30amPRESIDENT’S CLOSING ADDRESS
12:00 – 12:30pmCONFERENCE ENDS 
Including lunch

Highlights from last year

  • David Ritter considered how DASSH and other leaders of our disciplines can achieve influence by drawing on the strategies, insights, and lessons of change-agents such as Greenpeace.
  • Alec Coles OBE FRSA, Dr Kristiann Allen and Prof John Phillimore shared their experiences engaging with government and outlined some of the strategies that our disciplines can adopt in developing effective relationships with government.
  • Dr Jacob Prehn and Jenny Fewster provided an overview of work being done in regards to Indigenous Data Sovereignty, including the establishment of the Governance of Indigenous Data Framework by the Australian Government.
  • Amber Cox and Assoc Prof Sarah Midford explored some of the key challenges around being deputy and associate leaders in humanities, arts and social sciences disciplines.
  • The Hon Dr Anne Aly challenged us to do a better job of highlighting the significant impact that humanities, arts and social sciences have across so many areas of Australian life.
  • Prof Matt McGuire, Prof Rhonda Marriott AM and Tom Goerke discussed the role that universities play in driving the knowledge economy and also touched on the importance of interdisciplinarity.
  • Prof Braden Hill, Assoc Prof Steve Kinnane and Mandy Downing shared their vision for a university sector that empowers First Nations communities and enriches the global academic landscape with diverse perspectives.
  • Prof Dolores Guerrero shared her experience of the challenges facing humanities, arts and social sciences in the United States while Assoc Prof Sarah Midford outlined current findings on the experiences of early and mid-career academics in our disciplines.
  • Prof James Arvanitakis provided an overview of the research being undertaken at the Forrest Research Foundation and spoke about the value that can be brought from HASS and STEM disciplines working together.
  • Prof Christina Twomey, Prof Anika Gauja and Prof Alison Ross outlined how the humanities, arts and social sciences can position themselves for successful relationships with the Australian Research Council and its important grant programs.
  • In addition to the wide array of speakers from around Australia and the world, we held the Network of Associate and Deputy Deans program as well as the Annual Deans’ Gathering and the DASSH Annual General Meeting.
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