Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Promoting the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Latest News
News • January 2026
Be part of the 2026 Mentoring Program
Mentee applications are open now! In its second year, the DASSH Mentoring Program creates opportunities where leaders can support and learn from one another. Our intention is to match Mentors and Mentees together to support a mutually valuable experience that addresses key expectations, goals and motivations of both. Our Mentors are experienced leaders who occupy… Continue Reading»
News • January 2026
Registrations open for Aotearoa member gathering
We’re looking forward to bringing DASSH members together for an upcoming Aotearoa Members Gathering. This is a chance to connect in person, share what’s happening across institutions, and reflect on the challenges and opportunities shaping the higher education landscape. We are especially looking forward to welcoming a broad mix of participants including new Heads of… Continue Reading»
News • January 2026
Celebrating 25 years of DASSH
This year marks 25 years of DASSH and a quarter-century of collective leadership in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (HASS). Over that time, our disciplines have played a vital role in strengthening equitable democracy, shaping sovereign capabilities, and contributing to informed public life. Today, our work is more relevant than ever. We look forward… Continue Reading»
Submissions • January 2026
Universities Accord (ATEC) Bill
On 27 November, the Senate referred the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 for inquiry and report. DASSH members welcome the opportunity to respond to the legislation and provide feedback to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee. DASSH welcomes the government’s commitment to establishing an independent Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) to provide… Continue Reading»
News • December 2025
ATEC Inquiry
On 27 November, the Senate referred the Universities Accord (ATEC) Bill 2025 for inquiry and report. The Education and Employment Legislation Committee is receiving written feedback on the legislation until 15 January 2026. We will be holding a member consultation in the new year on Thursday 8 January 2026. DASSH President Heather Zwicker will lead discussion. While ATEC Is Australian… Continue Reading»
Conferences & Events
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18 February 2026
Aotearoa member gathering
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16 - 18 September 2026 • melbourne
Conference & AGM 2026
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13 February 2026
Kickstarting 2026
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12 February 2026
Research & Social License in 2026
About us
DASSH represents more than 350 Deans, Associate and Deputy Deans and Heads of School from nearly every university in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Our members lead schools that are home to more than 100,000 students and several thousand scholars in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. We advocate for our disciplines, produce research and policy submissions, engage with government, members and colleagues in Australia and around the world. DASSH is a hub for members, with networking and professional development events held throughout the year.
The Noticeboard
Let us do the work for you. We know it’s hard to keep across all the latest policy news, opportunities, events and research with the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Each month we put together The Noticeboard – it delivers everything you need straight to your inbox. Whether you’re in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand we have you covered.
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