Events and Webinars

Join DVE higher education sector experts and special guests in our series of webinars sharing ideas and solutions to key challenges affecting the Higher Education sector.

Register for our upcoming webinars, express your interest in future topics, or catch up on our recent online events.

Upcoming Webinars

Registration will be opening soon for other DVE online events, including:

• Business Continuity Planning & Risk Management (March 2026)
• Clarity vs Change (April 2026)
• Governance Tools (September 2026)
• Curriculum Management
• CRICOS / ESOS
• Re-registration

Recent Webinars

• Clarity vs Change 
• Risk Management and Business Continuity in Higher Education
• Leading Down – Managing Teams Through Change
• Shifting Sands: How technology is changing the way students choose a university. A conversation with Rob Malicki.
  Discover how AI, authenticity, and storytelling are transforming the future of student recruitment in this insightful DVE Solutions webinar with education innovator Rob Malicki. From AI-driven personalization to the power of genuine student voices, Malicki reveals how universities can build trust, equity, and lifelong engagement in an evolving digital landscape. Watch the recording to explore why storytelling is higher education’s new superpower—and how technology can help institutions connect with the right students, for the right reasons.
• What You Need to Know to Register as an Institute of Higher Education in Australia 
  Considering registering as a higher education provider with TEQSA? In this expert-led webinar, uncover the strategic, regulatory, and cultural challenges that new providers face — and the practical steps to navigate initial registration, professional accreditation, and academic governance successfully.
• From Policy to Practice: Aged Care Compliance in Action Webinar
  Discover how upcoming aged care reforms will transform compliance into real-world quality care, with a focus on consumer rights, trauma-informed practices, and workforce competence. This webinar unpacks key changes in governance, risk management, palliative care, and the new Support at Home program—essential insights for providers preparing for the future of aged care.
• Regional University Study Hubs – Lived Lessons in Student Support Webinar
  Discover how Regional and Suburban University Study Hubs (RUSH and SUSH) are transforming access to higher education across Australia in the “Regional University Study Hubs – Lived Lessons in Student Support” webinar. Facilitator Michelle Mosiere is joined by education leaders Caroline Phillips, Catherine Tydeman, and Dr. Jacinta Homann to share practical insights on how these hubs are not just learning spaces—but inclusive, community-driven centres that bridge education, employment, and social support. Watch the full webinar recording here.
• Tips, Tricks and War Stories – TEQSA Re-Registration
  Re-registration is a critical, resource-intensive process for higher education providers, requiring early planning, strong governance alignment, and clear documentation. In this DVE webinar, experts Claire Holmes, Heather Sainsbury and Janine Barrett emphasized the importance of engaging stakeholders early, leveraging existing structures, and aligning efforts with TEQSA’s 2024–25 priorities, such as student wellbeing, academic integrity, and financial sustainability. Strategic project management, risk-based evidence, and the use of TEQSA templates were highlighted as best practices, along with the growing role of Enterprise Risk Management. Institutions are encouraged to start preparations early, communicate effectively, and celebrate success as a team achievement.
• The Value of Benchmarking in Strategic Decision Making
  In this webinar, host Emma Laurence together with experts Professor Danny Samson and Dr. Nicolene Murdoch highlighted benchmarking as a powerful, evidence-based tool for institutional learning, improvement, and strategic planning in higher education. More than just comparison, benchmarking provides clarity on performance gaps, supports decision-making, and fosters collaboration across institutions. The panel emphasized the importance of mindset, trust, and engaging the right people—such as passionate champions from both academic and professional backgrounds. Whether formal or informal, benchmarking builds confidence, encourages openness, and enables institutions to learn from diverse models, ultimately driving meaningful and lasting change.
• Mountains or Molehills? Process Challenges for Rural and Remote Placements
  Join Emma Laurence, Senior Consultant in Higher Education, as she leads a discussion on managing rural and remote placements with sector experts. The panel includes Kate Van Dommele, Program Manager in the Allied Health Department at the Rural Clinical School (Northern Rivers), University of Sydney, and Chien Gooi, Chair of the Australian Psychology Placement Alliance (APPA), Founding Chair of the NSW-ACT Psychology Placement Consortium (NAPC), and Associate Professor and MPsych (Clinical) Program Director at UNSW.
• Governance Excellence: Best Practices for Higher Education Registration & Re-Registration
  Watch as Gerald Ng, General Manager, Academic and Governance at EDU Holdings, Danielle Baird, Director, DVE, Dr Michelle Mosiere, Managing Consultant, Governance & Compliance at DVE, and Claire Holmes, Senior Consultant, Governance & Compliance at DVE, dived into the governance basics that are essential for ensuring smooth and successful processes for both initial registration and re-registration.
• Student Support and the Universities Accord
  This webinar delved into how universities and higher education providers advance equity and participation, implement targeted support strategies for equity groups, and embrace inclusive practices to align with the Accord’s recommendations.
  This webinar was hosted by, Dr Michelle Mosiere, DVE’s Senior Consultant, Higher Education, together with sector leaders Professor Thomas Roche, Pro Vice Chancellor, Academic Innovation (Southern Cross University), Professor Paul Harpur, OAM, Associate, Harvard Law School Project on Disability / Australian Research Council Future Fellow / Member of the Higher Education Standards Panel (The University of Queensland) and Natalie Nelmes, Director (Geraldton Universities Centre, Central Queensland University Regional University Study Hub Partner).
• Course Advising for Success: A Southern Cross University Case Study
  Watch DVE Senior Consultants Dianne van Eck and Emma Laurence as they speak to Dr Pete Muir, Manager First Year Success, about the implementation of the Southern Cross University (SCU) First Year Advising model. View the highlights of the webinar to learn more.
  
• TEQSA Re-Registration: What’s changed and how to best prepare your submission
• Fireside Chat – The Accord’s Impact on Equity Groups in Higher Education: Strategies for Success
  In our recent webinar, Senior Consultant Emma Laurence led an illuminating discussion with Higher Education leaders Dr. Dino Willox, Professor Peter Radoll, and Annika Danielsson. They dived into the new challenges and opportunities under the Accord, and explored key insights on holistic support, innovative funding, and regional hubs that are reshaping the future of inclusivity in Australian universities. View the highlights of the webinar to learn more.
  
• Fireside Chat: The Accord, WIL and Employment
  
• GenAI: Navigating TEQSA Compliance Requirements Webinar
  
• Fireside Chat: Can Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Meet Australia’s Future Workforce Needs?
  In this webinar, our guest speakers discussed the involvement of WIL providers in influencing skills-focused curriculum development, the consistency of WIL and what to expect in the future in WIL. Check the highlights of the webinar here.
  
• Navigating Third-Party & Transnational Education Management Webinar
  Some of the best practices for establishing and maintaining successful partnerships in third-party agreements (TPAs) and transnational education arrangements (TNEs) were discussed during the webinar. To learn more, read the highlights here.
  
• The Value of Good Governance for ESOS and CRICOS Compliance
  DVE Business Solutions discussed the changes in ESOS regulations, the role of agent management and the value of documenting processes. View the highlights of the webinar to learn more. 
• A Successful Case Study of Timetabling System Implementation Webinar
  Want to know how to assess your institution’s timetabling needs and the the importance of a reliable system for efficient resource management? View the highlights of the webinar to learn more. 
• Fireside Chat ” Is the Semester Teaching Model Hindering Growth and Student Success?”
  
• Ideas for Delivering First-Year Student Success
  
• Essentials for TEQSA Re-Registration: Plan, Prepare and Succeed
  DVE’s Governance and Compliance team discussed some important factors to consider for the success of your TEQSA Re-registration. Watch this clip to learn more. If you wish to view the full video, feel free to reach out to us. 
• Why Does Wellbeing and Safety Matter on Campus?
  DVE Business Solutions discussed the importance of getting wellbeing and safety right. You can view the highlights of the webinar or please get in touch with us  if you would like to view the webinar recording. 
• Top 10 Lessons from the Admissions Frontline
  DVE experts spoke about the key lessons that we have learnt and believe apply to every Australian institution. You can view highlights of the webinar or contact us if you would like access to view the full webinar recording. 
• Good Governance Minute Taking
  
• TEQSA Re-registration Submission Management