ACSES Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Impact on Higher Education Policy and Practice

There are just three weeks left to nominate outstanding individuals or teams for the ACSES Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Impact on Higher Education Policy and Practice 2025.

These prestigious awards celebrate those transforming student equity in higher education—whether through ground-breaking research, policy influence, collaborative practice, or community advocacy. Up to three recipients will be recognised for demonstrating excellence across five core areas: innovation, impact, collaboration, advocacy, and evidence-based practice.

Whether you're nominating a colleague, team, or yourself, this is your chance to shine a spotlight on those driving real change for students from equity backgrounds across Australia.

Award recipients (or a nominated team member for team awards) will be supported by ACSES for their attendance at Student Equity in an Era of Change 2025: The Australian Student Equity Symposium in Sydney, where they will be formally recognised for their contributions and presented with their awards.

More information can be found here.

Student Equity in an Era of Change 2025: The Australian Student Equity Symposium

Date: 9-10 September 2025
Location: University of Technology Sydney and online

Building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural symposium, ACSES will be hosting “Student Equity in an Era of Change 2025”—a crucial gathering to advance equity in higher education. With insights from international experts, government representatives, and diverse student voices, this two-day event will explore transformative practices and policies aimed at creating accessible and inclusive educational pathways. More information about registration options will be made available soon.