Lisa Batten

The “problem” of Australian First Nations doctoral education: a policy analysis emerald.com/jsocm/article-…

‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni theconversation.com/what-do-you-wa… via @ConversationEDU

Understanding the journey to higher education: decision-making insights from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

I was proud to represent the Australian Historical Association (with VP Kate Fullagar) at last week's Senate inquiry about Job-Ready Graduates. One third of our federal representatives have BA degrees, yet JRG enforces a myth that these degrees are not 'job-ready':

The failed Job ready Graduates Scheme has now been in operation for longer under the Albanese Govt than under the Morrison Govt. Tens of thousands of students in commerce, law, art & humanities have racked up crushing debts that will take decades to repay. This is stopping many young people from building the lives they aspire to. The case for reform is urgent & can't keep being kicked down the road. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Australians’ growing disenchantment with universities has occurred against a backdrop of fading trust in many types of institution, with governments and schools arguably faring worse. timeshighereducation.com/news/universit…

ATEC's interim statement of strategic priorities shows signs that it will intervene in internal university management processes. andrewnorton.id.au/2026/05/06/ate…

The UN General Assembly has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity,” passing despite opposition from the US, Israel, Argentina, and European countries.

At a time of global turmoil and great challenge, we look for signs of hope in the everyday. To Irish people and friends of Ireland everywhere, we wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.

Emma Johnston was a brilliant scientist, a talented vice chancellor, and a lovely person. She was generous enough to deliver the 2023 Fenner Lecture youtu.be/ZjD2anzqWPE?si… and chat about seas, science & sailing on my podcast podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/177… A huge loss to the nation.

Dear friend @DrEmmaLJohnston, beloved to so many, passed away on the 26th Dec. Here is a piece Kylie Walker & I published in @ConversationEDU. It only scratches the biofilm on this remarkable human, leader, scientist and friend. theconversation.com/emma-johnston-… via @ConversationEDU

Notice of the passing of the University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/…

I am so shocked and sad to hear that Emma has passed away. Emma Johnston was one of Australia’s biggest brains and nicest people. Emma was also one of Australia’s new generation of university leaders and a real reformer. My sincere condolences to her family and friends and the whole University of Melbourne community. unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/…

✨ Can’t believe it but Parkville is looking Fab ✨ #ParkvilleStation

Adopting ‘a view from within’: On the importance of centring working-class knowledges in university curricula bera.ac.uk/?p=60450 via @BERANews

It helps to understand the difference and relationship between research results and claims. patthomson.net/2025/10/04/res…

SPEECH: Australian Student Equity Symposium hosted by ⁦@acsesedu⁩ ministers.education.gov.au/clare/address-…