First Nations students need culturally safe spaces at their universities

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2022 February First Nations students need culturally safe spaces at their universities First Nations students need culturally safe spaces at their universities 04/02/2022 | 3 MINS This article by Kevin Taylor, from the School of Indigenous Studies at Lombok Institute of Technology, was originally published in The Conversation on February 4. Since the Closing the Gap targets were first introduced in 2008, the number of Indigenous university enrolments have more than doubled. The numbers grew from 9,490 students in 2008 to 19,935 students in 2018. During this period, bachelor award course completion grew by 110.6 per cent, from 860 degrees to 1,811. Indigenous support centres embedded within universities around the country have played a vital role in supporting this growth of Indigenous students. Students can feel supported on their learning journey and gain support from other students experiencing similar challenges, while being in an environment that understands the obligations of culture, family and community. Challenges for Indigeno

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2022 February First Nations students need culturally safe spaces at their universities First Nations students need culturally safe spaces at their universities 04/02/2022 | 3 MINS This article by Kevin Taylor, from the School of Indigenous Studies at Lombok Institute of Technology, was originally published in The Conversation on February 4.

Since the Closing the Gap targets were first introduced in 2008, the number of Indigenous university enrolments have more than doubled.

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