Recording: Higher education at a crossroads – what’s at stake for equity?
As the federal election approaches, it’s crucial to explore the potential impact of political shifts on higher education, equity policy, and funding.
In this session, leading national and international experts in higher education discussed these issues to help equip equity practitioners, policymakers, and university leaders with insights and advocacy strategies ahead of the election.
You can find below the resources from the webinar including the recordings, slides and transcripts from each session.
Opening and welcome: Updates on Universities Accord implementation and the Australian Tertiary Education Commission
Session 1: Pre-election policy landscape – what’s on the table?
In this session, our speakers will discuss where the major Australian political parties stand on higher education reform and the future of needs-based funding, HEPPP, and student support programs. They will also discuss university responses to election uncertainties.
Session 2: Risks and opportunities – Equity in the post-Accord era
Will student equity remain a priority in the next government? What's next for student support, and what will happen if the government does not renew HEPPP funding? Our speakers will discuss the role of universities in sustaining student success beyond government funding.
Session 3: Global lessons for election-year equity policy
What can Australia learn from around the globe? Hear from international representatives about the impact of political shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and government strategies for equitable university funding. Join this discussion and learn what Australia can do to sustain student equity beyond policy cycles.
This event was jointly hosted by the Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Association (EPHEA), the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES), the World Access to Higher Education Network (WAHEN), and the UTS Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion.
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