News • September 2023
CEO Greenpeace Australia Pacific David Ritter | Conference keynote
The DASSH Conference is almost here! We are excited to announce another of our keynote speakers – the CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific David Ritter. Hear from David about influencing policy change and public perception. Check out the rest of the program. And make sure to register if you haven’t already. On Advocacy…Being change leaders and achieving… Continue Reading»
News • September 2023
Universities Accord Interim Report
After consultation with members in person and online, we’ve made our submission to the Universities Accord Panel in response to its Interim Report. We encourage you to read it, but we know you’re busy, so we’ve made things easy and summarised it here. We encourage you to share this with your networks! Thank you to… Continue Reading»
News • August 2023
Minister Anne Aly | Conference keynote
We are excited to announce that Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth the Hon Dr Anne Aly will be delivering a keynote address at the DASSH Conference. Hear from Dr Aly about the transformative potential of education in the age of the Universities Accord. Anne is one of a wide range… Continue Reading»
News • August 2023
The Noticeboard | August update
Welcome to the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news, jobs and opportunities from around the sector. This is a great place to let people know you’re hiring, hosting an event or working on a collaborative project. Sign up for The Noticeboard and receive DASSH updates. If you have anything you’d like to share with members… Continue Reading»
News • July 2023
Welcome NOADD Leaders
The Network of Associate and Deputy Deans welcomes its new Special Interest Group Leaders Associate Professor Gail Crimmins, University of the Sunshine Coast, Associate Professor Sandra Phillips, Western Sydney University and Professor Craig Batty, UniSA. Convenor Professor Andrea Rizzi leads the Network. The Network has been revitalised over recent months thanks to the energy of… Continue Reading»
News • July 2023
Universities Accord Interim Report
The Australian Universities Accord Interim Report has identified five priority recommendations for immediate action which the Government has committed to implement. The Panel has also identified more than 70 areas for consideration in the final report. Many of the ideas raised by the Panel reflect the tone and ambition of the recommendations put forward in… Continue Reading»
News • July 2023
Member workshop
DASSH Members made their priorities clear when we asked what your long-term vision is for the higher education sector as part of the Universities Accord consultation process. We want to cement this by collating practical suggestions that will help bring about change. Around 25 DASSH Members got together in Melbourne in July and contributed ideas in… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • June 2023
Work with us
DASSH is looking for a Policy and Communications Officer to work four days a week. Read the full position description and apply by Sunday 25 June.
News • May 2023
ABC News interview: JRG not working
DASSH President Nick Bisley spoke to ABC News along with UA CEO Catriona Jackson and Professor Andrew Norton. There is growing proof Job-Ready Graduates is not changing student preferences. Read the article here.
News • May 2023
2023 Federal Budget statement
DASSH welcomes moves to improve financial support for students in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. While the federal government has had to balance a cost of living crisis against budget repair more support is needed to increase equity and access for vulnerable students.
Submissions • April 2023
Universities Accord
The proposed Universities Accord comes at a critical time. Among the many challenges facing the country two stand out as of particular significance: the transition to becoming a genuinely knowledge-based economy and the retention of our vibrant multicultural democracy in an era of rising authoritarianism and declining public trust. Universities, and in particular the arts,… Continue Reading»
News • March 2023
Policy Research Officer opportunity
Do you know an up and coming policy researcher looking to build on their experience and expand their networks? DASSH is looking for a PhD student or recent graduate to work on our Universities Accord submission. Read the position description here and share it with your networks!