Pillar Three: Equity and Access in Higher Education

Pillar Three of the LIFEE cluster examines barriers and pathways to equitable participation in higher education, including the experiences of international students.

This pillar investigates the systemic, institutional, and individual factors that influence access to and success in higher education, with particular attention to historically underrepresented groups and international student populations. The research aims to identify and address barriers while developing evidence-based strategies to promote inclusive excellence in higher education.

Pillar Three Research Projects

Time for a Rethink: Assessment Policy to Enable Equity

This project explored issues for equity students around time and assessment in higher education

CQUni Connect Enabling Program

CQUni Connect: Inspiring transitions to higher education for young people in regional Australia. 

Pillar Lead

Professor Margaret Kettle

Email: m.a.kettle@cqu.edu.au

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Our Other Pillars

Pillar One: Educating for Diversity

This pillar focuses on developing and implementing pedagogical approaches that recognise, value, and respond to the varied learning needs, cultural backgrounds, and abilities of all students. 

Pillar Two: Incentivising the Workforce in Rural and Remote Settings

This pillar investigates the complex factors that influence professional workforce distribution and develops innovative strategies to ensure adequate service provision in rural and remote communities.