Strategic advice

The Universities Accord has outlined the generational reforms needed for the higher education sector, with deep engagement from stakeholders to outline a vision and a pathway towards the higher education system that Australia needs.

ATSE's contribution to the implementation of elements of the Australian Universities Accord (the Accord).

The outcomes of the proposed work plan will provide an important contribution to highlighting and addressing Australia’s skills shortages.

A National brain drain, skills shortages and rapid digitalisation mean that Australia needs its future workforce to be more resilient and responsive to ensure enough workers are in roles where they are needed the most.

Addressing sexual assault and harassment in higher education institutions requires sustained and decisive action and cultural change, driven from the highest levels of institutional leadership and embodied by management at all levels.

ATSE applauds the Australian Government for seeking mechanisms to stymie the flow of misinformation online rather than entrusting this to voluntary industry codes of practice.

To fully realise the benefits of generative AI, both students and teachers must be confident in its usage. Students must develop the skills to engage with this emerging technology throughout their education, and teachers should be supported with professional development to improve their pedagogy with the power of generative AI.