Projects
CURRENT PROJECTS
For a comprehensive list of current projects led by the CSHE.
ALL PROJECTS
A list of projects and links.
RESEARCH BY THEME
Several research projects undertaken by the CSHE that are catergorised by theme for ease of reference.
Seminars
Issues & ideas in higher education
The CSHE conducts a fortnightly research and policy seminar in the series Ideas and Issues in Higher Education. These seminars are open to any member of the University and public and are designed to stimulate discussion and reflection in relation to higher education. Further reading...
Public Policy seminars
Commencing in 2007, University of Melbourne has hosted an annual series of high-profile public seminars on tertiary education public policy. These seminars have addressed contemporary national debates, and have provided a forum for leaders from across Australia's education and government sectors to discuss issues of national importance and interest. Seminar information...
ALTC connect seminars
Sharing Success in Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE) is pleased to present a new seminar series highlighting the successful outcomes of recent teaching and learning projects at the University, all funded by the Australian Learning & Teaching Council (ALTC). Further reading...
Other major events
From time to time, the CSHE is host to other seminars and events.
Studying at CSHE
Research higher degree opportunities
Postgraduate research areas
The CSHE provides a fertile intellectual and collegial environment for higher degree research. As a leading research centre actively involved in all areas of higher education research and practice the CSHE attracts PhD, DEd and Masters students researching contemporary issues in higher education and tertiary education more broadly. Broad research areas include:
- Higher education policy
- Teaching and learning
- Curriculum development
- Assessment and evaluation
- The student experience
- Leadership, management, and institutional reform
- The academic profession and professional development
- Research policy and organisation
- Quality assurance
- Equity in higher education
- Cross-sectoral relations in tertiary education
- The contribution of universities to economy, society, and community
- International education and globalisation
- Comparative international trends
- Higher education in the Asia-Pacific region
Course advice
If you are considering a higher degree under the supervision of CSHE please contact:
Professor Richard James
Chair of Higher Education and Director
Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE)
Ph: (03) 8344 7627
Fax: (03) 8344 7576
Email: r.james@unimelb.edu.au
The Melbourne School of Graduate Education can answer enrollment questions for the DEd, MEd or PhD degrees.
International Study Programs
The CSHE conducts a range of international study programs for academic and institutional leaders, individually tailored to each visiting delegation. Through formats including seminars, lectures and workshops, participants learn from leading university academics, experts and administrators, across areas as diverse as strategic planning and quality assurance, teaching and learning, research and research development, and higher education policy. Programs are often jointly conducted with the LH Martin Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Management. For further information, please contact Centre Director, Professor Richard James at r.james@unimelb.edu.au