Supporting doctoral pathways for Indigenous people in health
Research on programs and initiatives that support academic pathways for Indigenous people through higher education
About
This work involved undertaking evaluations of the programs we run and initiatives that support academic pathways through higher education for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
By listening to the stories of Indigenous PhD scholars, and those who have completed our PhD Familiarisation program, we heard about:
- how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people experienced their academic journey,
- what support systems were accessed and why,
- challenges in the university environment, and
- what improvements could further support them and future cohorts.
We also surveyed supervisors of Indigenous PhD scholars about the ways in which they can be better supported in their role, and heard from post-doctoral fellowships about possible career progressions following the completion of a PhD.
Key people
Publications
ANDREWS, S., Gallant, D. & MAZEL, O. (2024) Shifting the terrain, enriching the academy: Indigenous PhD scholars’ experiences of and impact on higher education. High Educ (2024). doi.org/10.1007/s10734-024-01207-z
ANDREWS, S., MAZEL, O. and PADGHAM, W. (2023). Enabling higher degree pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The Australian Educational Researcher. doi.org/10.1007/s13384-023-00626-8
News
ANDREWS, S., MAZEL, O. and PADGHAM, W. (2023). Enabling higher degree pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Research News, The University of Melbourne. <https://research.unimelb.edu.au/strengths/updates/news/enabling-higher-degree-pathways-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students>
Presentations
ANDREWS, S., MAZEL O. (2024, November 11-15). Harnessing the Collective: Indigenous PhD students’ impact on the academy [Conference presentation]. International Indigenous Research Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
ANDREWS, S., MAZEL O. (2024, July 24-27). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Students’ Impact on Higher Education Institutions [Conference presentation]. World Conference on Education and Training, Singapore, Singapore.
MAZEL, O. (2024, May 9). Indigenous Students’ Experiences in the Academy [Conference presentation]. SAHMRI, Adelaide, Australia.
ANDREWS, S., MAZEL O. (2023, June 14-16). Shifting the Terrain, Enriching the Academy [Conference presentation]. Lowitja Institute 3rd International Indigenous Health & Wellbeing Conference, Cairns, Australia.
ANDREWS, S., MAZEL O. (2023, October 11). Indigenous PhD scholars’ experiences of and impact on higher education institutions [Conference presentation]. Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Conference, Shepparton, Australia.
ANDREWS, S., FERGUSON, K., MAZEL O. (2022, November 15-18). Supporting continuity in pathways through academia: Initiatives of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health [Conference presentation]. International Indigenous Research Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
ANDREWS, S., MAZEL O. (2021, October 13). Advancing Indigenous-led initiatives in the academy Evaluating the activities of the Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health [Conference presentation]. Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Conference, Shepparton, Australia.