Perspectives on creative arts in higher education
Professor Bernard Lanskey has been appointed as the new Director of the Queensland Conservatorium at Griffith University. Music educator and pianist Professor Lanskey joins Griffith after 15 years leading the Yong Siew Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore.
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Not a single creative practice research project has been funded in the recent Discovery Early Career Research Awards. Under ‘Creative
NEW DEADLINE: MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2024 For those of you who are close but not quite finished preparing your submissions
On August 9, 2024 the DDCA held a National Forum to generate discussion on the shape of the future of
Not a single creative practice research project has been funded in the recent Discovery Early Career Research Awards. Under ‘Creative Arts and Writing’, 1 project is listed: Dr Claire Henry’s project on ‘the consumption of sexual violence on screen’. Congratulations to Doctor Henry (Flinders University, SA), and all other recipients of the Award for their […]
NEW DEADLINE: MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2024 For those of you who are close but not quite finished preparing your submissions for the DDCA Awards, we have good news! We will be extending today’s submission deadline for one week. The new deadline will be next Monday 9th September (COB). Categories, prize info and submission requirements are […]
On August 9, 2024 the DDCA held a National Forum to generate discussion on the shape of the future of creative practice research in Australia, and beyond. The topics for this forum were chosen to speak directly to recent Australian government reviews of the reporting, assessment and evaluation processes and frameworks of university research. WATCH DDCA […]
On August 9, 2024 the DDCA held a National Forum to generate discussion on the shape of the future of creative practice research in Australia, and beyond. The topics for this forum were chosen to speak directly to recent Australian government reviews of the reporting, assessment and evaluation processes and frameworks of university research. The […]
Findings is a new peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing the work of emerging creative arts academics, with a focus on the areas of Art and Design. Published by The Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools ACUADS. Keep your eyes open for Issue # 2, 2025 call for papers.
We warmly welcome Professor Kathryn Gilbey to the DDCA Board. Professor Gilbey has extensive experience in leadership roles within educational institutions, particularly in Indigenous tertiary education. She has a background in creative writing, education, and Indigenous leadership. She has successfully led the Graduate School at Batchelor Institute and has served as the Acting Executive Dean […]
In the spirit of reconciliation, the DDCA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.