Tag Archives: Australia

Supporting Diversity in Australia’s Graduate Research Programs

By Fiona Zammit Supporting and encouraging diversity in higher education is indeed an explicit goal of the Australian Higher Education system. The first objective of the Higher Education Support Act[1] which governs all delivery across the nation is to “support a higher education system that is characterised by quality, diversity and equity of access.” Access […]

“The Doctoral Education Experience: Diversity and Complexity” by Ruth Neumann

From the article: “The project aimed to gain a better understanding of the doctoral education experience. Doctoral students’ educational experiences across four discipline groups and six universities were examined. Over 130 interviews were conducted, two-thirds with students, the remainder with experienced supervisors, departmental and faculty coordinators and deans, postgraduate association presidents and senior managers. Consideration […]

Sustainability and Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific

An article examining the role higher education will play in the Asia-Pacific as it seeks to address continued socio-economic inequality as well as new challenges like climate change. Read the full article here.  Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Review of Australia’s Research Training System: Final Report (2016)

A 2016 report published by the Australian Council of Learned Academies examining the training and mentoring of Australian researchers. The report contains benchmarking data as well as best practices recommendations. Read and download the full report here.  Facebook Twitter Linkedin

The ACGR Good Practice Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Education

By Sue Berners-Price A recent national review of  Australia’s Research Training System by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) entitled Securing Australia’s Future[1] identified a priority issue to increase participation in Higher Degree Research (HDR) training and improve completion outcomes for Indigenous students.  The subsequent Research Training Implementation Plan[2] detailed actions to be taken […]