Webinar: Implementing the Universities Accord: Student equity in practice

Thu 30 Apr 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST

Online

Event details

As the higher education sector moves into the implementation phase of the Australian Universities Accord, institutions are now grappling with what this means in practice for student equity.

This national webinar brings together policy, research and practice perspectives to support a shared understanding of how the Australian Universities Accord can be translated into meaningful institutional action. Featuring insights from ATEC Executive Director and leading equity and community practitioners and researchers, the session will explore how universities can move from policy intent to measurable impact.

Speakers

David Turvey PSM. Executive Director·Australian Tertiary Education Commission
Professor Ian Li. Director of Research and Policy·Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success
Dr Nicola Cull. Associate Director, Equity and Inclusion·Australian Catholic University
Professor Robynne Quiggin AO. Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement)·University of Technology Sydney
Chris Ronan. Co-CEO·Study Hubs Australia
Sonal Singh (moderator). Head of Equity Pathways·University of Technology Sydney

This event is jointly hosted by Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia (EPHEA), Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) and the UTS Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion.