Stop, collaborate and listen: A guide to seeding success for Indigenous Higher Degree Research students

Michelle Trudgett*

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    Abstract

    Purpose: Whilst there has been some growth in the number of Indigenous Australians completing Higher Degree Research (HDR) over the past decade, the parity rate remains significantly behind that of other domestic Australian students. The bulk of research which investigates strategies to improve Indigenous Higher Education participation and completion tends to focus on undergraduate students, leaving a significant void of knowledge in how the sector can better cater for, and support, Indigenous postgraduate students. Approach: This chapter proposes a set of strategies to seed the success of Indigenous HDR students. It draws on the findings of three separate studies undertaken during 2006 to 2013 in order to provide a detailed overview of the current challenges Indigenous HDR students regularly face. Value: It outlines various support mechanisms available to this cohort as well as those that are desired, but not necessarily available. An important component of the chapter is the inclusion of the voices of Indigenous Australians who were undertaking their postgraduate studies at the time they were interviewed, as well as a group of Indigenous Australians who had successfully completed their doctoral degrees. Through generously sharing their postgraduate experiences, participants provided important insight into this area which remains significantly under-investigated.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSeeding Success in Indigenous Australian Higher Education
    Pages137-155
    Number of pages19
    Volume14
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Publication series

    NameDiversity in Higher Education
    Volume14
    ISSN (Print)14793644

    Keywords

    • Higher Degree Research
    • Higher Education
    • Indigenous
    • Postgraduate studies

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