Student equity across borders
The future of student equity policy in Australia
Understanding and amplifying your impact
The Global session brought together international experts to explore higher education equity across regions, sharing lessons from Africa, the UK, and globally to inform policy, practice, and advocacy.
Speakers: Shamit Saggar (Chair), David Mills (East/West Africa), Jamil Salmi (global), with Australian context included.
The National session provided an update on Australian funding and policy directions, outlining what policymakers are doing to enable equitable access and success in higher education. Speakers explored ways to leverage policy as an opportunity to drive a cohesive and connected tertiary education system.
Speakers: Sonal Singh (Chair), Professor Barney Glover AO (Jobs and Skills Commissioner) and Professor Peter Anderson (Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous, UNE)
The Local session showcased innovative approaches to widening access and success in higher education from a local perspective. Through engaging talks and interactive polls, speakers explored challenges in achieving impact, present new evidence, and highlight practical initiatives that support underserved students.
Speakers: Tim Pitman (Chair), Lexi Rollins (University of Notre Dame), Rebecca Walker (Curtin University), Elisa McGowan (University of Western Australia), Christopher Carter (UTS), Robert Vanderburg (Central Queensland University), Dimitria Groutsis (USYD) and Lyndel Kennedy (La Trobe University).
