Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Promoting the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
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Noticeboard • April 2024
The Noticeboard | April update
Welcome to the April edition of the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news and opportunities from around the sector. If you have anything you’d like to share with members please contact our Policy and Communications Officer Rebekah Harms. The DASSH Lounge Join the DASSH Lounge, our exclusive LinkedIn group for DASSH Members where we share the latest… Continue Reading»
Statements • March 2024
Statement | End to ministerial vetoes at ARC
The Australian Senate has today passed a Bill amending the Australian Research Council Act – removing the minister’s ability to veto research projects except in cases of national security. This comes after 32 ministerial vetoes of mostly humanities projects over a number of years. The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities… Continue Reading»
News • March 2024
Opinion: Ministerial research vetoes
DASSH President Nick Bisley has written an opinion piece published in Research Professional News calling on Senators to support the Australian Research Council legislative amendments currently before the Senate. The changes are based on recommendations from the ARC Review Panel last year and would bring Australia in line with global standards. The Senate Education and Employment Legislation… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • March 2024
The Noticeboard | March update
Welcome to the March edition of the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news and opportunities from around the sector. If you have anything you’d like to share with members please contact our Policy and Communications Officer Rebekah Harms. The DASSH Lounge Join the DASSH Lounge, our exclusive LinkedIn group for DASSH Members where we share the latest… Continue Reading»
News • March 2024
In the news: Skills Passport
Research Professional News reports on the DASSH National Skills Passport consultation submission. The article comes on the back of extensive member consultation around the proposed Skills Passport, which DASSH firmly supports. As part of our submission we argued the Skills Passport represents a great opportunity for humanities, arts and social sciences educators to think about… Continue Reading»
Conferences & Events
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18 - 20 September 2024 • adelaide
DASSH Conference and AGM 2024
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13 November 2024 • sydney
Member Gathering | Sydney
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24 July 2024 • melbourne
Member Gathering | Melbourne
About us
DASSH represents more than 300 Deans and Associate and Deputy Deans from nearly every university in Australia and New Zealand (Aotearoa). Our members lead schools that are home to more than 100,000 students and thousands of researchers in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. We advocate for our disciplines, produce research and policy submissions, engage with government, members and colleagues in Australia and around the world. DASSH is a hub for members, with networking and professional development events held throughout the year.
Network of Associate and Deputy Deans (NOADD)
Join NOADD
If you are an Associate or Deputy Dean, Head of School or Director from a school or faculty with an Arts, Social Sciences and/or Humanities focus at a member university you are welcome to join our network. There are no individual member fees as your institution is already subscribed.
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