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You are not your #HSC result or your #ATAR. If you are feeling disappointed about your result today, remember there are many paths to a fulfilling life, and many people who will help you. My piece in today's @smh 👇
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/didn… – at Sydney, New South Wales
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#UASolutionsSummit
-First Nations led
-#AQF + RPL (&RpExp) Mary O’Kane calls out @Mitch_Inst Peter Noonan contribution😌
-Skills absolutely can stitch HE & VET
-Regional study hubs vital @countrtuc @Ronan_CT
-Accord Panel thought a lot about ‘survivability’
🙏Mary & Panel👏
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Introducing the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES). Formerly NCSEHE, we're dedicated to equitable access in higher education. Join us as we strive for inclusivity and success for all students. #ACSES #highereducation #equity
ALT ACSES Deputy Director Professor John Phillimore, Data Program Director Assoc. Professor Gemma Cadby, Executive Director Professor Shamit Saggar, Research and Policy Director Professor Ian Li and Trails and Evaluation Director Assoc. Professor Lien Pham.
Great to hear Prof Mary O'Kane give a shout out to the @JMIPublicPolicy & @LibbyHackettJMI for their work with the Accord. The JMI brings together government policy making and academic research, ensuring we all benefit from evidence based public policy. 👏👏#UASolutionsSummit – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Chatted to @PatsKarvelas this morning on @RNBreakfast about life beyond the #ATAR
abc.net.au/listen/programs/r…
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Well this is lovely - The Floating University is one of the best history books of the year, in History Today. Hurrah! historytoday.com/archive/rev…
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.@VerityFirth says community engagement has long been a topic of importance for universities, and its mention in the #universitiesaccord's interim report as a critical part of the reforms is a refreshing and welcome addition.
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Congratulations to Sally McGrath from Berkeley Vale Public School who is the 2024 Premier’s @tmbankau Aboriginal Education Scholarship recipient. Sally will visit several locations in Western NSW and New Zealand as part of her upcoming study tour. @ChrisMinnsMP @pruecar @dizdarm
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We @JMIPublicPolicy are very excited to be backing this groundbreaking project, led by the brilliant @Heidi_Norman in collaboration with an awesome interdisciplinary team from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at UTS.
@VerityFirth @UTSSocialImpact @UTSEngage @ThisKatieMoore
Stoked to be funded to work with NSW Aboriginal Land Councils to assist them with research so they can participate in renewable energy projects. #NSWALC #LALC #ARENA uts.edu.au/news/social-justi…
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The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the release of the final report from the Disability Royal Commission.
loom.ly/w8qc0e0
#AHRC #Disability #DisabilityRoyalCommission
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Engaged scholarship should be a core part of the #UniversitiesAccord. Beyond producing graduates and research, modern Australian universities need to be connected to civic outcomes that advance the public good. Read more 👇👇👇 @EngagementAust
EA is grateful for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Universities Accord discussion paper. Through consultation with representatives of our 18 member universities we present 14 recommendations.
Read Response tinyurl.com/ythr235e
#highereducation #universities
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10 MINUTES TO START: WEBINAR | First-generation PRC migrants & social cohesion - Report launch
Hear from report author Wanning Sun, Jimmy Li, James O’Donnell @Demography_ANU, with moderator @AttardMon. @VerityFirth will deliver opening remarks
Tune in: utsmeet.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Still time to register @ShellyJLundberg on Diversity in Economics: Challenges and Rewards. 5pm this Monday. Public lecture & conversation with @VerityFirth and me hosted by @ADelavande. Hybrid event at @UTSEngage with @RBAInfo & @WomenEconAU @UTS_Business uts.edu.au/about/uts-busines…
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Here’s a fair enough reason to Vote Yes🗳️
Check out my OpEd in today’s @dailytelegraph
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ESSENTIAL READING: The @AusHumanRights has published its 7 standards for organisations to comply with the new positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, sex discrimination and other unlawful conduct. humanrights.gov.au/our-work/…
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With the new resources released by the Australian Human Rights Commission, businesses and organisations can drive positive change and create safe, respectful and inclusive Australian workplaces. Download the positive duty resources here: loom.ly/NHryfpw
#PositiveDuty
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Yes, it's official: Applications are now open for our 2024 Equity Fellowship, First Nations Fellowship and Small Grants Research programs. Details and application packs are available on our website bit.ly/2024Funding
Applications close 8pm AWST Thurs 28 Sep 2023.
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NEXT WEEK! Join us at UTS for five nights of First Nations films:
- Mon: Luku Ngarra
- Tue: Still We Rise
- Wed: Short films night
- Thu: You Can Go Now
- Fri: The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
Get you free tickets: bit.ly/3QRd2AW
The UTS First Nations Film Festival is on every night next week at UTS. Incredible films and free tickets through the link below. 👇👇👏👏
The UTS First Nations Film Festival is almost here! Learn about the fight for self-determination and sovereignty, and the talent of Indigenous filmmakers, producers, actors, and activists.
Book your free tickets! bit.ly/3skKHJ7
ALT First Nations Film Festival. 28 Aug - 1 Sept. Image: Still from the film The Drovers Wife.