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View article: The thermodynamic structure and large-scale structure filament in MACS J0717.5+3745
The thermodynamic structure and large-scale structure filament in MACS J0717.5+3745 Open
We present the results of Chandra and XMM-Newton X-ray imaging and spatially resolved spectroscopy, as well as new MUSTANG2 90 GHz observations of the thermal Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect from MACS J0717.5+3745, an intermediate redshift ($z=0.…
View article: Revisiting associations between student performance outcomes and formative assessment opportunities: is there any impact on student learning?
Revisiting associations between student performance outcomes and formative assessment opportunities: is there any impact on student learning? Open
This project developed as a result of some inconclusive data from an investigation of whether a relationship existed between the use of formative assessment opportunities and performance, as measured by final grade. We were expecting to sh…
View article: Inclusive teaching for university students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds: Recent national research findings
Inclusive teaching for university students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds: Recent national research findings Open
University staff teach and support all students, including those from low socioeconomic status (low SES) backgrounds. A recent national Australian study determined the teaching approaches and strategies that best contribute to low SES stud…
View article: Editorial: Women and leadership in higher education learning and teaching
Editorial: Women and leadership in higher education learning and teaching Open
In this Special Issue Harvey and Jones state “It is time for women academics to accept the challenge – to rightfully claim their leadership”. We recognise the many women who have challenged the system, and those whose efforts have been thw…
View article: Baked beans on toast and beating the gender odds
Baked beans on toast and beating the gender odds Open
This invited Commentary examines responses to the book, Beating the Odds: A practical guide to navigating sexism in Australian universities. The book is relevant to the theme of the Special Issue, as women leading teaching and learning are…
View article: Guest Editorial: Student Success in a Global Pandemic
Guest Editorial: Student Success in a Global Pandemic Open
The catastrophic disruption to higher education from the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant and rapid changes to the delivery of mainstream teaching and learning in higher education institutions around the globe, in particular…
View article: Pathways to higher education: the efficacy of enabling and sub-bachelor pathways for disadvantaged students
Pathways to higher education: the efficacy of enabling and sub-bachelor pathways for disadvantaged students Open
This report details the findings of the Enabling programmes for disadvantaged student groups project, which was funded as part of the Australian Government Department of Education and Training National Priorities Pool funding 2014 round wi…
View article: Teaching regional students from low socioeconomic backgrounds: Key success factors in Australian higher education
Teaching regional students from low socioeconomic backgrounds: Key success factors in Australian higher education Open
This paper reports on the findings from an Australian study exploring how best to facilitate the success of students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds who are studying at regional universities. Interviews with 69 successful r…
View article: The Financial Realities For Students From Low SES Backgrounds At Australian Regional Universities
The Financial Realities For Students From Low SES Backgrounds At Australian Regional Universities Open
Students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds often contend with financial issues that have the potential to impact significantly on their success in higher education. Research has shown that students from low SES backgrounds of…
View article: Facilitating Success for Students from Low Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds at Regional Universities
Facilitating Success for Students from Low Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds at Regional Universities Open
This project examined factors affecting retention and completion of low socioeconomic status students at regional Australian universities. A research and literature review, combined with staff and student interviews, identified eight high-…
View article: Teaching students using technology: Facilitating success for students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds in Australian universities
Teaching students using technology: Facilitating success for students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds in Australian universities Open
Australian higher education has adopted a widening participation agenda with a focus on the participation of disadvantaged students, particularly those from low socioeconomic status (LSES) backgrounds. As these students begin to enter univ…