Joining the dots

Briefings

The Joining the Dots Research Briefings examine and respond to key events and trigger points in Australian higher education.

In 2012 five Research Briefings illuminate matters central to the strategic and operational contexts of Australian higher education. In 10 to 15 pages they provide focused analysis of core issues from a broad perspective.

This series is unique – each paper draws together cross-institutional national and international datasets, synthesises evidence, and provides clear, concise and objective analysis of facts and figures.

Led by ACER and edited by Dr Daniel Edwards, Joining the Dots draws on the expertise of independent tertiary education experts, national datasets and diverse analytical techniques.

2012 is the second year of the JTD series. In 2011, the first volume of the series, Research Briefings were produced coveing a wide range of topics and attracting significant interest from the sector.

Previous JTD Research Briefings are listed below:

Volume 2

Back to the future: re-exploring SES among university students

A return to growth? Recent trends in higher education student visa numbers

Higher Education Students in Australia - what the new Census data tell us

Tracking Demand - an early audit of Australia's new student demand driven system

Australian higher education in context: an international perspective on our higher education system

Volume 1

Student Demand - trends, key markets and the movement towards demand-driven enrolment

The Practicalities of Growth - exploring attainment targets

The Datafication of Higher Education - evaluating tests that measure student outcomes

Expanding the sector - growth targets and student numbers

Higher education and community benefits: the role of regional provision

Student retention - current evidence and insights for improvement

Where are the academics of tomorrow? Supply and Demand issues for Australian universities

International student snapshot - a global picture

See ACER Higher Education for further examples of the work undertaken by members of the ACER Higher Education Research Division.