DASSH continues to produce data and analysis on the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities in universities around Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. DASSH explores how the skills and knowledge of our graduates contributes to building Australia’s sovereign capabilities and is engaged with ongoing work focused on sectoral trends.

These information sheets are helpful resources for educators, university staff and students.

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Artificial Intelligence


As generative AI reshapes assessment and education, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines are adapting teaching and evaluation practices to prioritise critical thinking, ethical reasoning and human judgement.

You can find out more about AI here

Job-Ready Graduates Package


The Job-Ready Graduates Package (JRG) has had significant impacts on higher education. It has reshaped student costs and overall university funding. DASSH continues to work closely with members to track these changes, provide evidence, and advocate for reform aligned with equity and national capability.

You can find out more about JRG here

Employability Outcomes


We’ve compiled the latest evidence on the wide-ranging employability outcomes for Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities graduates in Australia from our Impact & Outcomes reports. Our graduates are satisfied with their education, well paid and employers are highly satisfied.

You can read the 2025 information sheet here

Skills and Productivity


Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities graduates are equipped with trans-vocational cognitive and comprehension-based skills essential for many jobs across diverse industries. Our graduates are in high demand and essential for building Australia’s sovereign capabilities.

You can read more about skills and productivity here