The importance of practical work as a defining feature of Australian university science Posted December 2025 The ACDS has just released a position paper on the importance and value of practical work in a university undergraduate … Continue Reading»
United voice on the importance of mathematics education Posted November 2025 Four of Australia’s dean’s councils have united to release a joint statement calling for national action to reverse the decline … Continue Reading»
Issue #14 Australian University Science magazine – Celebrates 30 Years of Impact and Looks Ahead Posted October 2025 The latest issue of Australian University Science, published by the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS), marks 30 years … Continue Reading»
The importance of University Science Education Posted August 2025 The Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) has taken the opportunity of National Science Week 2025 to release a … Continue Reading»
ACDS Executive Committee announced for 2025 Posted April 2025 The ACDS Annual General meeting elected the Executive Committee members and office bearers to serve the Council commencing in April … Continue Reading»
ACDS submission to the ARC Review of the National Competitive Grant Scheme Posted April 2025 The ACDS welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the ARC’s second consultation on reforming the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP). … Continue Reading»
ACDS calls on government to take bold steps to reshape and strengthen the research development landscape Posted April 2025 The ACDS has made a submission to the Government’s strategic examination of research and development (SERD) review, providing a unique … Continue Reading»
ACDS submission – review of quality governance at Australian higher education providers Posted March 2025 The Australian Council of Deans of Science Inc. (ACDS) made a submission to the review of the quality of governance … Continue Reading»
ACDS submission to the National Skills Passport Posted February 2024 The ACDS has made a submission to the Departments of Employment and Workplace Relations and Education on the National Skills … Continue Reading»
ACDS response to TEQSA Assessment Reform discussion paper Posted October 2023 The ACDS submitted a response to the discussion paper Assessment Reform for the Age of Artificial Intelligence. The response supported … Continue Reading»
New ACDS Executive Director – Dr Tony Willis Posted October 2023 We are delighted to welcome and introduce you to Dr Tony Willis who has commenced as the Executive Director of … Continue Reading»
ACDS submission to the Universities Accord Panel – interim report Posted September 2023 The ACDS has made a submission in response to the Universities Accord Panel’s interim report. The submission focuses on Teaching, … Continue Reading»
