Leadership in learning and teaching science in tertiary education
The ACDS has supported a project focused on leadership in learning and teaching in science in Australian Universities. The skills … Continue Reading»
Initiatives of Australian universities to increase Indigenous student enrolment in and completion of science courses
A study has been undertaken to understand the initiatives presently in place at Science faculties of Australian universities to assist … Continue Reading»
The latest issue of Australian University Science: Water Futures is out now
As an increasingly dry continent, Australia faces immense water challenges. Australian universities play a critical role in undertaking research and … Continue Reading»
ACDS Fellowship update
We have been hard at work, giving talks and facilitating workshops. Some key messages arising from workshop interactions and discussions: … Continue Reading»
Performance in first year mathematics and science subjects in Australian universities: Does senior secondary mathematics background matter?
The Australian Council of Deans Science (ACDS) commissioned the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) to undertake a study of … Continue Reading»
Initiatives of Australian universities to increase Indigenous student enrolment in and completion of science courses
A study has been undertaken to understand the initiatives presently in place at Science faculties of Australian universities to assist … Continue Reading»
Performance in first year mathematics and science subjects in Australian universities: Does senior secondary mathematics background matter?
The Australian Council of Deans Science (ACDS) commissioned the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) to undertake a study of … Continue Reading»
WIL in science: are we making progress?
WIL in Science: are we making progress? In 2015, a national research project commissioned by the Office of the Chief … Continue Reading»
ACSME 2019: It’s a wrap!
What a wonderful conference this was! Over 230 academics, professional staff and students came to share their experiences and to … Continue Reading»
New ACDS project: Indigenous science resources
Indigenous Science is an area of emerging interest for scientific and cultural understanding, and as a mechanism for empowering Australia’s … Continue Reading»