Applications round is open now until 6 June 2024.
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Dear colleagues
We are happy to announce that we are now inviting proposals to be submitted for the Equity Frontiers Small-Scale Trials Grants Program.
This Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) Program will fund proposals for controlled trials to test student equity interventions that address contemporary developments and challenges in higher education equity policy, practice, and evaluation.
The Program focuses on interventions that address current gaps in student equity throughout the entire higher education student life cycle, as well as other issues highlighted in the Australian Universities Accord Panel's Review of Higher Education. Proposals outlining plans for scaling up and/or adopting interventions to ensure their lasting and widespread impact within university settings, and potentially beyond, are given priority.
ACSES invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced equity professionals in interventions relating to all student equity issues in the Australian higher education context.
Between 7 to 15 projects will be funded in the 2024 round, with the value of funding per project ranging between $75,000 and $250,000 (excluding GST).
Projects will be funded over a 12-month period, commencing in August 2024, with the following co-funding model applying:
- The applicant (partner university) funds at least 10% in cash. In-kind contributions are additional.
- ACSES funds 90% of the trial project’s total cost in cash.
Proposals will be assessed by the ACSES Equity Frontiers Grants Committee (EFGC).
Key Dates and Documentation
- Applications Open: Wednesday, 1 May 2024
- Closing Date for Proposals: Thursday, 6 June 2024 – 11.59 pm (AWST)
- Acknowledging receipt of proposals: On receipt of proposal (via email)
- Consideration by the EFGC: 7 June to 4 July 2024
- Invitation for rejoinder: 5 July 2024
- Closing date for rejoinders: 19 July 2024
- Notification of outcomes of selection process: 2 August 2024
- Funding agreement finalisation: 30 August 2024
- Project work: September 2024 to August 2025
- Project completion and acquittals: October 2025
The Equity Frontiers Small-Scale Trials Grants Program Guidelines, Proposal Template, and Budget Template are available now on the ACSES website.
Questions and submissions for the program should be sent to ACSES Trials and Evaluation Program Director Associate Professor Lien Pham at acses@curtin.edu.au
We are hosting our inaugural ‘Access, Achievement, Accord 2024: The Australian Student Equity Symposium’ in Sydney on 21-22 May 2024.
The event will bring together university leaders, experts, policymakers, youth representatives, and equity practitioners from the field of higher education to discuss crucial matters concerning student equity against a backdrop of the Australian Universities Accord final report and recommendations.
Due to limited attendance capacity, registration for in-person attendance at this event is by invitation only. We are working on an online delivery solution and will be keeping you updated on progress with this. For questions about the event, please contacting the events team at acses@curtin.edu.au
Diaspora Dialogue - A Global Citizen Connect
ACSES Executive Director Professor Shamit Saggar, will be a guest speaker at an upcoming event hosted by the Indian Australian Technology Forum.
Discover how the Indian diaspora influences global economies, cultures, and societies. Engage with experts in thought-provoking conversations and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by the diaspora in today's interconnected world. Speakers: Dr Nupur Kohli, Professor Shamit Saggar, Brendan Augustin, Prashant Singh
Date: 7 May 2024 | Time: 4:00 PM (AWST) | Location: Perth (Online)
You can register for this event here.
THE Pan-Africa Universities Summit - Pretoria
Last month, ACSES Executive Director Professor Shamit Saggar joined Curtin Dean Global, Africa Associate Professor David Mickler at the inaugural THE Pan-Africa Universities Summit in Pretoria.
The Summit focused on equitable research, employability, and sustainability in African higher education. We're eager to incorporate insights from the event into our initiatives at ACSES, ensuring all students have access to inclusive opportunities and thrive in the evolving knowledge economy.
Read more here.
Applications now open: ACSES Visiting Scholarships 2024-25
We are now inviting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers at all career stages to apply for an ACSES Visiting Scholarship.
ACSES Visiting Scholarships are aimed at producing and supporting collaborative research projects between ACSES and higher education equity researchers, and contributing to the strategic goals of ACSES’s Research and Policy Program.
Applications close at 4pm (AWST) on FRIDAY 24 May 2024, and outcomes will be announced in mid-June 2024.
For more information on the Visiting Scholars Program, including details on how to apply, please visit the ACSES website.
Call for abstracts for JHEPM Special Issue on The future of Australian higher education and the Australian Universities Accord
This special issue of the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management (JHEPM) seeks contributions that will inform the future of Australian higher education and the implementation of the Australian Universities Accord (the 'Accord'). It will be co-edited by ACSES's Research and Policy Director Professor Ian Li, alongside Dr Peter Bentley from Innovative Research Universities and Dr Carroll Graham from the Association for Tertiary Education Management.
JHEPM welcomes full-length journal articles and shorter essays, particularly empirical analyses that could help provide direction for the Accord implementation stage. Submissions are expected to explicitly address questions or knowledge gaps identified in the Accord. International studies are also welcome, particularly comparative studies that draw upon the Australian system as a comparator.
Abstract deadline: 15 June 2024
Manuscript deadline: 30 September 2024
Further information and instructions for submissions can be found here.
New article: Perceived skill outcomes among coursework and research graduates and evolution over time
ACSES's Research and Policy Director Professor Ian Li has also published a new article alongside Edith Cowan University's Professor Denise Jackson in the Journal of Further and Higher Education.
Their article looks into the perceived skill outcomes among Australian higher education graduates, focusing on viewpoints from over 24,000 research and coursework graduates. Findings reveal shifting perceptions over time, particularly among coursework graduates, emphasising the importance of tailored interventions like work-integrated learning.
Read the full article here.
Journal of the Australian & New Zealand Student Services Association
NEW ISSUE: JANZSSA's latest issue is a rich compilation of professional practice papers, research articles, and opinion pieces will inform the advancement of student services in higher education in Australasia and internationally. Topical themes include student equity and the university experience, careers and employability, respect and consent education, peer learning, parental engagement, supporting mental wellbeing, and enhancing academic confidence.
Read the issue here.
CALL FOR PAPERS: Submissions are now open for the JANZSSA October 2024 issue. If you would like to contribute a professional practice paper or research article on enhancing student engagement, participation, wellbeing, and success in post-secondary education, submit your manuscript by 31 July 2024.
Find out more here.
