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Disadvantaged and marginalised students often don't get the financial and teaching support that they need. Equity everyone, regardless of their background, is one of the most pressing challenges facing out higher education sector.
The government released the Universities Accord Final Report earlier this year – and it recommends sweeping changes.
What are the main recommendations? And are they any good?
Access, Achievement, Accord 2024 was presented at The Australian Student Equity Symposium, Curtin University.
Speakers
Dr Kylie AustinPresident for Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia
Professor Verity FirthVice President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement at the University of New South Wales
Professor Barney GloverCommissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia
Professor Harlene HayneVice-Chancellor of Curtin University
Professor Mary O'KaneChair of the Universities Accord Review; director and executive chairman of the consultancy O'Kane Associates
Professor Shamit Saggar (host)Executive Director Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success, Curtin University
Further information
Australian Universities Accord Final Report Document
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Disadvantaged and marginalised students often don't get the financial and teaching support that they need. Equity everyone, regardless of their background, is one of the most pressing challenges facing out higher education sector.
The government released the Universities Accord Final Report earlier this year – and it recommends sweeping changes.
What are the main recommendations? And are they any good?
Access, Achievement, Accord 2024 was presented at The Australian Student Equity Symposium, Curtin University.
Speakers
Dr Kylie AustinPresident for Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia
Professor Verity FirthVice President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement at the University of New South Wales
Professor Barney GloverCommissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia
Professor Harlene HayneVice-Chancellor of Curtin University
Professor Mary O'KaneChair of the Universities Accord Review; director and executive chairman of the consultancy O'Kane Associates
Professor Shamit Saggar (host)Executive Director Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success, Curtin University
Further information
Australian Universities Accord Final Report Document

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