Research
The Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education is an internationally recognised research centre in the area of tertiary and higher education. Our interdisciplinary teams actively engage in academic research to inform policy and best practice in higher education.
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SoTL Network
We support staff from across the University engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning by connecting people, sharing information, providing expert advice and facilitating workshops. These complement the many discipline-focused initiatives offered by schools and faculties.
The Student Experience in HE
This research stream explores students’ experiences of contemporary higher education and the factors that affect the quality of their experiences and educational outcomes. Projects in this research stream adopt mixed-method approaches to examine questions about:
- Students’ transition into higher education and their First Year Experience
- The inclusion and engagement of students from under-represented groups
- The experiences and outcomes of students from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student wellbeing and university experiences
- Student engagement and connection in university life
- The experiences of graduate researchers
