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Student Equity in an Era of Change 2025: The Australian Student Equity Symposium
9–10 September 2025
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) would like to invite you to the livestream of "Student Equity in an Era of Change 2025: The Australian Student Equity Symposium", where national tertiary education leaders will gather to discuss how to make higher learning more attainable for all Australians.
The Symposium will be held from 9–10 September and will spotlight evidence-informed solutions to support students with disability, expand alternative entry pathways, and advance sector-wide progress on the recommendations of the Australian Universities Accord.
You will hear from some of the sector’s most influential voices, including:
- The Hon. Jason Clare MP, Commonwealth Minister for Education
- Senator the Hon. Jonathon Duniam, Shadow Minister for Education (via recording)
- The Hon. Fiona Nash, Regional Education Commissioner
- Professor Barney Glover AO, Jobs and Skills Commissioner
- Professor the Hon. Verity Firth AM, Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, UNSW
- Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University
- Dr Tim Renick, Executive Director, National Institute for Student Success, Georgia State University (USA) (via livestream)
- Student leaders from across Australia, representing diverse equity groups and perspectives.
To join the event online, register for the free livestream. We look forward to having you join the important discussions on the day.
ACSES would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion at the University of Technology Sydney, for providing the venue and event support.
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ACSES Equity Hub: A Community of Practice for Student Equity Evaluation
Date: 8 September 2025
Time: 1.00–3.00pm AEST | 11.00am – 1.00pm AWST
Location: University of New South Wales (UNSW) and online
The next ACSES Equity Hub: A Community of Practice for Student Equity Evaluation (CoP) is taking place on 8 September, 1.00–3.00pm AEST. Registrations are still open for the livestream of the event.
The CoP brings together equity managers and staff to explore lessons learned and best practices in student equity program evaluation. We warmly invite you to join us for this insightful session on student equity evaluation.
Featured speakers:
- Dr Katie Osborne-Crowley (Head of Strategic Programs and Impact Evaluation, Student Equity – UNSW)
- Dr Mick Warren (Strategic Insights Lead, Student Equity – UNSW)
- Hiedi Wilkinson (Equity Impact Evaluation Analyst – University of the Sunshine Coast)
- Lauren Spencer (Research Director, QILT Program – Social Research Centre)
Are you an impact evaluation specialist in higher education equity?
ACSES is building the first Impact Evaluation Provider Directory for the Australian higher education sector – connecting universities with experts who can assess whether equity initiatives really deliver change.
Why apply?
✔️ Raise your profile with universities seeking independent evaluation expertise
✔️ Be recognised for meeting defined quality criteria in quantitative or theory-based impact evaluations
✔️ Help strengthen evidence and accountability in equity policy and practice
We’ve added a new FAQ section to make it easier to work out if you’re eligible to apply – including guidance for Centre/Unit members, requirements for publications, and eligibility for NZ practitioners.
Applications close 29 September 2025.
Successful applicants notified by 31 October 2025.
We're hiring!
ACSES is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join the team
At ACSES, we believe in the power of education to change lives, and we’re committed to making higher education fairer, more inclusive, and accessible for all.
The Senior Data Scientist will contribute to ACSES tackling data challenges in the Australian higher education sector, involving the improvement of data collection, examination, and database management practices.
If you're passionate about reshaping student equity data and influencing higher education outcomes across universities in Australia, this could be the role for you!
This is a full-time, fixed term role. Apply via:
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
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