Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education
-
Research
We are an internationally recognised research centre in the area of tertiary and higher education. Find out more about our research projects, interdisciplinary groups and graduate research degrees.
-
Professional Development
We work together with academic staff, professional staff and graduate researchers across the University to improve the quality of students’ learning experiences and outcomes. Find a course – search by career level, interests or specialisation.
-
Flexible Academic Programming
We work with academics and professional staff to help design and deliver the highest-quality teaching and learning experiences in the 21st century
-
Resources for Online Teaching
We have developed a suite of resources and professional development opportunities to support online teaching and learning.
The University of Melbourne Excellence Awards – 2020 Winners Announced!
Congratulations to all award winners whose contributions in the key areas of engagement, professional excellence, research and strategic priorities and teaching have been recognised in 2020 University of Melbourne Excellence Awards.
News and Events
Subscribe to our e-newsletter
Please subscribe below to receive updates on upcoming programs, events, research and other projects, plus other news of interest to University of Melbourne staff, graduate researchers and the wider higher education sector.
For current University of Melbourne staff, graduate researchers and affiliates
The Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education is an internationally recognised research centre in the area of tertiary and higher education.
Dear colleagues, In response to the COVID-19 situation and disruption to our usual professional development and public programs, where possible, we are rescheduling our face-to-face events to webinars. Please visit our website for up-to-date information about upcoming events.
Take care.
Melbourne CSHE
Our professional development programs and activities are for staff and graduate research students of the University. They cover four main areas: teaching and learning, research, engagement and leadership and management.
If you have any questions about professional development offered by the Melbourne CSHE please contact us:
We administer a program of University of Melbourne staff awards which recognise excellence in research, teaching, engagement, strategic priorities and professional support and services for students and fellow staff. We also assist the University's nominations for national awards, such as the Australian Awards for University Teaching.
A collection of research-led, higher education resources and guidance materials for academics, graduate researchers and policy makers.
Graduate Researchers can locate additional resources via the Graduate Research Hub and the Research Gateway .
If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us at
melbourne-cshe@unimelb.edu.au
Dear colleagues, In response to the COVID-19 situation and disruption to our usual professional development and public programs, where possible, we are rescheduling our face-to-face events to webinars. Please visit our website for up-to-date information about upcoming events.
Take care.
Melbourne CSHE
Established in 1968, the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education (Melbourne CSHE) conducts research and professional development in the fields of higher education teaching and learning, research, engagement and leadership.
We aim to deliver quality and innovation in each of these fields through our signature research themes, distinctive projects, practical programs and special events.
The Melbourne CSHE is also home to the LH Martin Institute for Tertiary Education Leadership and Management.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our courses, programs or research projects please contact us
LH Martin Institute
The LH Martin Institute provides the tertiary education sector with career and capability development through an integrated set of programs, events and projects.
Their programs are unique in that they:
- Are contextualised to the tertiary education sector
- Provide practical examples that relate to participants' own situations
- Are led by practitioners in the field
- Arm participants with tools which can be applied immediately to their workplace
- Are informed by the latest research and resources on the tertiary education sector
The Institute became part of the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education in late 2014.