@BattLisa

Interested in higher education, student equity, philanthropy, grant wrangling and research management.

 Australia
Joined March 2012
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The “problem” of Australian First Nations doctoral education: a policy analysis emerald.com/jsocm/article-ab…

The “problem” of Australian First Nations doctoral education: a policy analysis

Purpose. Social marketing and government policy are intertwined. Despite this, policy analysis by social marketers is rare. This paper aims to address the dearth of policy analysis in social market...

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‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni theconversation.com/what-do-… via @ConversationEDU

‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni

New research asks Indigenous students what matters when deciding whether or not university is for them.

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Understanding the journey to higher education: decision-making insights from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Understanding the journey to higher education: decision-making insights from Aboriginal and Torres...

This study investigates the decision-making process of Indigenous Australian students in pursuing higher education, addressing a gap in understanding their educational choices. It identifies the ke...

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David Pocock
@DavidPocockMay 4
The failed Job ready Graduates Scheme has now been in operation for longer under the Albanese Govt than under the Morrison Govt. Tens of thousands of students in commerce, law, art & humanities have racked up crushing debts that will take decades to repay. This is stopping many young people from building the lives they aspire to. The case for reform is urgent & can't keep being kicked down the road. theguardian.com/australia-ne…

One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans,...

Job-ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000

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John Ross@JohnRoss49Apr 12
Australians’ growing disenchantment with universities has occurred against a backdrop of fading trust in many types of institution, with governments and schools arguably faring worse. timeshighereducation.com/new…

Universities trusted more than governments – and schools

Higher education not the only sector facing a crisis of faith, with lack of confidence most pronounced among non-graduates

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Andrew Norton
@andrewjnortonMay 6
ATEC's interim statement of strategic priorities shows signs that it will intervene in internal university management processes. andrewnorton.id.au/2026/05/0…

ATEC’s interim statement of strategic priorities

Yesterday the Australian Tertiary Education Commission issued an interim statement of strategic priorities. This statement will guide university mission based compacts for 2027. This post covers th…

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The UN General Assembly has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity,” passing despite opposition from the US, Israel, Argentina, and European countries.

Video: UN adopts slavery resolution despite resistance

More on Aljazeera.com

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At a time of global turmoil and great challenge, we look for signs of hope in the everyday. To Irish people and friends of Ireland everywhere, we wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.
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Andrew Leigh
@ALeighMP29 Dec 2025
Emma Johnston was a brilliant scientist, a talented vice chancellor, and a lovely person. She was generous enough to deliver the 2023 Fenner Lecture youtu.be/ZjD2anzqWPE?si=ZVd1… and chat about seas, science & sailing on my podcast podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas… A huge loss to the nation.
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Rob Brooks@Brooks_Rob29 Dec 2025
Dear friend @DrEmmaLJohnston, beloved to so many, passed away on the 26th Dec. Here is a piece Kylie Walker & I published in @ConversationEDU. It only scratches the biofilm on this remarkable human, leader, scientist and friend. theconversation.com/emma-joh… via @ConversationEDU

Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for...

The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.

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Family, colleagues in 'disbelief' after leading scientist dies aged 52

University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston has died from complications associated with cancer, aged 52.

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Notice of the passing of the University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news…

Notice of the passing of the University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO

The University of Melbourne advises with deep sadness of the passing of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO, due to complications associated with cancer.

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I am so shocked and sad to hear that Emma has passed away. Emma Johnston was one of Australia’s biggest brains and nicest people. Emma was also one of Australia’s new generation of university leaders and a real reformer. My sincere condolences to her family and friends and the whole University of Melbourne community. unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news…

Notice of the passing of the University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO

The University of Melbourne advises with deep sadness of the passing of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO, due to complications associated with cancer.

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Jane Caro@JaneCaro23 Dec 2025
#IStandwithAlbo
stranger@strangerous1022 Dec 2025
PM Albanese calls on the Coalition to get their act together & stop playing politics with the #Bondi tragedy. “My message is that this is not a time for partisanship.” “This is a time for national unity.” “After the Port Arthur massacre, that is what occurred.” #auspol
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Dr LAURA@_ChemKid28 Nov 2025
✨ Can’t believe it but Parkville is looking Fab ✨ #ParkvilleStation
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Adopting ‘a view from within’: On the importance of centring working-class knowledges in university curricula bera.ac.uk/?p=60450 via @BERANews

Adopting ‘a view from within’: On the importance of centring working-class knowledges in university...

UK higher education (HE) has undergone profound transformation since its early inception. No longer the preserve of the elite few, HE has since massified. Despite the expansion of UK HE being a...

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It helps to understand the difference and relationship between research results and claims. patthomson.net/2025/10/04/re…

results vs claims

Research results are not the same as research claims. This is one of those distinctions that sounds simple but can trip researchers up. But understanding the difference can be really helpful. …

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SPEECH: Australian Student Equity Symposium hosted by ⁦@acsesedu⁩ ministers.education.gov.au/c…
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The odds of becoming a doctor when you live west of the 'Red Rooster line'

You might think all students stand equal at the doorstep of Australia’s universities. But when Fahad tried to become a doctor, he had to navigate a system that seemed to punish him.

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Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard. hrvd.me/IntStudents25t

Supporting Our International Students and Scholars

We have just filed a complaint and a motion for a temporary restraining order will follow. As we pursue legal remedies, we will do everything in our power to support our students and scholars.

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