The key note explored the vital role of universities in strengthening democracy, fostering civic participation, and advancing social cohesion and inclusion....
08 October, 2026
Hear from Padmini Sebastian, Director of Engagement and Partnerships at The University of Melbourne, about what enables community engagement to be at its best in the Higer Education sector. Listen to the reflection about how “the People” is one of the key enablers....
18 July, 2023
Hear from Jen Azordegan, Manager Community Engaged Learning at Australian Catholic University, about what is the value of the Carnegie Community Engagement Network and the connections and relationships made across the sector....
18 July, 2023
Hear from Chris Ronan, Director Equity and Engagement at Country Universities Centre, about what good community engagement looks like in the Higher Education sector, and how universities should engage with regional Australia....
18 July, 2023
Hear from Alphia Possamai-Inesedy, Pro Vice Chancellor Engagement and Advancement at Western Sydney University, member institution of the Network, about what enables Community Engagement to be at its best....
18 July, 2023
Hear from Verity Firth, Pro Vice Chancellor Social Justice and Inclusion at The University of Technology Sydney, about the benefits of the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and the Carnegie Community of Practice....
18 July, 2023
Listen from the Director of the Carnegie Community Engagement Network Australia, Mitra Gusheh, about the pilot experience of the Classification in Australia during 2019/2020. Hear about the learnings and the result of the process....
18 July, 2023
Listen from Matthew Grant, Director of Community Engagement at Simon Fraser University in Canada, about the points of connection between Canada and Australia and the opportunities that came up thanks to the work of the Network and the Carnegie Classification....
18 July, 2023
Hear from Marisol Morales, Executive Director of the Carnegie Elective Classifications USA, about her advice for Australian Higher Institutions applying to the Carnegie Elective Classification. The top tips: "The process is the price", and “Deep reflexion”....
18 July, 2023
Listen to Lauren Baltshe-Hanlen, Associate Director of the Carnegie Elective Classification USA, about her wishes for the future for the Carnegie Elective Classification in Australia....
18 July, 2023
Listen from Verity Firth, Pro Vice Chancellor Social Justice and Inclusion at The University of Technology Sydney, and Lauren Baltshe-Hanlen, Associate Director of the Carnegie Elective Classification USA, about the purpose of the Higher Education Sector and their role in the community....
18 July, 2023
The Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement in Australia allows universities to demonstrate their commitment to the communities they serve and to share good practices in the sector. The classification framework represents the best practices in the field and encourages continuous improvement through periodic re-classification....
18 July, 2023
Listen from University Member representatives at Western Sydney University and Australian Catholic University about what excites them the most about the Community of Practice and the Carnegie Classification....
18 July, 2023
Listen from University Member representatives at the University of Melbourne and University of Technology Sydney about the importance of community engagement in the Higher Education sector, and how we can share best practice....
18 July, 2023
The Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement in Australia allows universities to demonstrate their commitment to the communities they serve and to share good practices in the sector. The classification framework represents the best practices in the field and encourages continuous improvement through periodic re-classification....
18 July, 2023This series of short Engage at Lunch sessions feature guest speakers and highlights the diversity of community engagement taking place within our member universities around Australia and keeps engagement professionals informed with innovations, great ideas and updates in the industry.
There is a specific part of the universal crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic that belongs to universities and Engagement Australia has its own role to play within the broader picture....
23 April, 2020
Southern Cross University launched the innovative Live Ideas program in 2015 to increase connectivity between the needs of our communities and our teaching and research strengths. With an easy to use online form community partners are able to communicate their needs directly to staff and......
24 February, 2019
This session focused on a case example presenting the relevant, transferable elements associated with Western Carolina University’s Student Democracy Coalition, which invested the concerted effort that led to the headlining show on our campus in 2016 and 2017. The ultimate goal is to spark creative responses,......
02 November, 2018
