About the David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and
Research
The David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research (DUCIER) is the longest serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education program in Australia dating back to 1973. DUCIER includes the Office of the Dean, the Unaipon School and Indigenous Student Services (ISS).
DUCIER has four major responsibilities:
- Provides advice to the University on all matters relating to Indigenous Australians as well as contributing to policy and planning
- Offers awards in Indigenous Studies and Australian Studies from the degree level through to PhD.
- Facilitates and undertakes Indigenous related research and consultancy projects, locally, nationally and internationally.
- Facilitates and manages Indigenous student entry into university awards and provides academic support services for Indigenous students.
The David Unaipon College is located in the Division of Education of Education, Arts and Social Sciences and employs twenty nine academics and professional staff. Five Adjunct Lecturers and Researchers retain close links with the College and contribute through research, publications and projects. The business of the College is conducted through Portfolio Areas which maintain strong links to industry and the wider community.