Noticeboard • February 2026
Noticeboard | February edition
Welcome to the February 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 us. News from dassh Welcome to our 25th year 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for higher education for both Australia and Aotearoa. … Continue Reading»
News • January 2026
Be part of the 2026 Mentoring Program
Mentee applications are open now! In its second year, the DASSH Mentoring Program creates opportunities where leaders can support and learn from one another. Our intention is to match Mentors and Mentees together to support a mutually valuable experience that addresses key expectations, goals and motivations of both. Our Mentors are experienced leaders who occupy… Continue Reading»
News • January 2026
Registrations open for Aotearoa member gathering
We’re looking forward to bringing DASSH members together for an upcoming Aotearoa Members Gathering. This is a chance to connect in person, share what’s happening across institutions, and reflect on the challenges and opportunities shaping the higher education landscape. We are especially looking forward to welcoming a broad mix of participants including new Heads of… Continue Reading»
News • January 2026
Celebrating 25 years of DASSH
This year marks 25 years of DASSH and a quarter-century of collective leadership in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (HASS). Over that time, our disciplines have played a vital role in strengthening equitable democracy, shaping sovereign capabilities, and contributing to informed public life. Today, our work is more relevant than ever. We look forward… Continue Reading»
Submissions • January 2026
Universities Accord (ATEC) Bill
On 27 November, the Senate referred the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 for inquiry and report. DASSH members welcome the opportunity to respond to the legislation and provide feedback to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee. DASSH welcomes the government’s commitment to establishing an independent Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) to provide… Continue Reading»
News • December 2025
ATEC Inquiry
On 27 November, the Senate referred the Universities Accord (ATEC) Bill 2025 for inquiry and report. The Education and Employment Legislation Committee is receiving written feedback on the legislation until 15 January 2026. We will be holding a member consultation in the new year on Thursday 8 January 2026. DASSH President Heather Zwicker will lead discussion. While ATEC Is Australian… Continue Reading»
Submissions • December 2025
Building a system which puts people and skills first
In November 2025, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) released the discussion paper Building a System which puts People and Skills First which provided an update on the development of Australia’s National Skills Taxonomy. DASSH welcomed the opportunity to be part of the planning and implementation process for the National Skills Taxonomy. Key points raised by… Continue Reading»
News • November 2025
Asian language studies and research in crisis, inquiry told
The DASSH submission to the Building Asia Capability inquiry by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education’s has been spotlighted Research Professional News. Jenny Sinclair has written that Job-Ready Graduates package and undervaluing of regional knowledge is leading to reduced student demand for Asian language studies. Based on consultation with members, our submission highlighted… Continue Reading»
News • November 2025
2025 Conference keynote available online
The DASSH keynote address at the 2025 conference ‘Poison Ideas: Universities and other Antidotes to Authoritarianism’ has been broadcasted on national radio by the ABC. Dr Simon Adams’, CEO and President of the Center for Victims of Torture, issued a powerful call for us all to be upstanders against rising authoritarianism. The broadcast is now available online. If you weren’t… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • November 2025
Noticeboard | November edition
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 Thank you and farewell to Executive Director Jane Ryan Executive Director Jane Ryan is moving… Continue Reading»
News • November 2025
Mentoring Program wraps up
The 2025 Mentoring Program recently wrapped up. The pilot program ran between June and November with 18 Mentees matched across 11 Mentors to receive guidance and professional development in specific focus areas. Mentors and Mentees provided feedback in evaluation sessions. Reflections from participants included: We look forward to launching the 2026 Mentoring Program soon. Make… Continue Reading»
Submissions • November 2025
Building Australia’s Asia Capability
In October 2025, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education launched an inquiry into the development of Asia capability within Australia including the teaching and learning of Asian languages, cultural literacy and regional engagement within and beyond the formal education system. DASSH welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback in this inquiry. Key points raised… Continue Reading»