Overview
Background
Professor Wojtek Tomaszewski is Deputy Director (Research) and a Research Group Leader at the Institute for Social Science Research, and is also Chief Investigator in the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (the Life Course Centre). He holds a BSc and MSc in Mathematics, as well as an MA in Sociology from the University of Warsaw, Poland and a PhD in Social Sciences from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. Wojtek joined UQ from the National Centre for Social Research in London and has specialist expertise in quantitative research methods and advanced statistical analysis.
Wojtek has a strong research interest in the impact of disadvantage on educational and labour market outcomes in young people. He has undertaken a number of research projects for the State and Commonwealth Governments in Australia, and previously for the British Government. He has published in high-profile international academic journals across the fields of social sciences, education, and beyond.
Availability
- Professor Wojtek Tomaszewski is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, European University Institute
Research interests
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Educational inequalities
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Employment
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Socio-economic disadvnatage and equity
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Wellbeing
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Methods for statistical analysis in the social sciences
Works
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2023
Book Chapter
Relative influence of different markers of socioeconomic status on university participation
Zając, Tomasz and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2023). Relative influence of different markers of socioeconomic status on university participation. Australia’s welfare 2023 data insights. (pp. 193-214) Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. doi: 10.25816/43wp-h749
2023
Conference Publication
International and domestic student experience in Australian Higher Education: insights for transformative and equitable education
Tabosa, Josi, Johnstone, Melissa, Zajac, Tomasz and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2023). International and domestic student experience in Australian Higher Education: insights for transformative and equitable education. STAR Global Conference 2023: Transformative Education for an Interconnected and Equitable World, Vigo, Spain, 9-10 October 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Labour market outcomes of university graduates of migrant background in australia: the relevance of cultural, linguistic, and educational capital in the country of origin
Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Zając, Tomasz, Western, Mark and Sharma, Nikita (2023). Labour market outcomes of university graduates of migrant background in australia: the relevance of cultural, linguistic, and educational capital in the country of origin. XX ISA World Congress of Sociology, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 25 June-1 July 2023.
2023
Other Outputs
Integrated Research Infrastructure for the Social Sciences. Work Package 3. Technical Report 2: Data Linkage Report
Kubler, Matthias, Clague, Denise, Zając, Tomasz, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Corcoran, Jonathan (2023). Integrated Research Infrastructure for the Social Sciences. Work Package 3. Technical Report 2: Data Linkage Report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2023
Conference Publication
Pay disparities between male and female tertiary-education graduates in Australia: where is the gap greatest?
Perales, Francisco, Zając, Tomasz, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Johnstone, Melissa (2023). Pay disparities between male and female tertiary-education graduates in Australia: where is the gap greatest?. XX ISA World Congress of Sociology, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 25 June-1 July 2023.
2022
Other Outputs
School-climate factors and long-term outcomes of Indigenous students, students from low socio-economic backgrounds, and students from regional areas: Novel evidence from three Australian cohort studies
Ning Xiang, Melissa Johnstone, Wojtek Tomaszewski, Katelyn Barney, Tracey Bunda and Sandra Phillips (2022). School-climate factors and long-term outcomes of Indigenous students, students from low socio-economic backgrounds, and students from regional areas: Novel evidence from three Australian cohort studies. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2022
Other Outputs
Performance Indicators for the UQ Scholarships Strategy
Kubler, Matthias, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Clague, Denise and Loodewijk, Carla (2022). Performance Indicators for the UQ Scholarships Strategy. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2022
Conference Publication
Educational Outcomes Of Childhood Survivors Of Critical Illness – A Population-based Linkage Study
Schlapbach, L. J., Tomaszewski, W., Ablaza, C., Straney, L., Taylor, C. and Millar, J. (2022). Educational Outcomes Of Childhood Survivors Of Critical Illness – A Population-based Linkage Study. 11th World Congress On Pediatric Intensive And Critical Care, Online, 12-16 July 2022. Philadelphia, PA United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/01.pcc.0000899980.76828.0e
2022
Other Outputs
Building capacity for quality teaching in Australian schools: Queensland replication study progress report - Number 3 (Sep 2022)
Povey, Jenny, Kennedy, E., Hussain Potia, Azhar, Tomaszeski, W., Staton, S., Bellotti, M., Cook, S., San Martin Porter, M. and Austerberry, S. (2022). Building capacity for quality teaching in Australian schools: Queensland replication study progress report - Number 3 (Sep 2022). Building capacity for quality teaching in Australian schools Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.
2022
Other Outputs
Investigating the construct of student well-being and its drivers among NSW public school students
Huang, Yanshu, Xiang, Ning, Rankin, Peter and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2022). Investigating the construct of student well-being and its drivers among NSW public school students. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2022
Other Outputs
Review of TTFM parent survey questionnaire
Rankin, Peter, Xiang, Ning, Huang, Yanshu and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2022). Review of TTFM parent survey questionnaire. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2022
Other Outputs
Investigating the relevance of mental health for the current equity groups framework: an analysis of multi-agency linked-administrative data
Zając, Tomasz, Perales, Francisco, Xiang, Ning, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Zubrick, Stephen R. (2022). Investigating the relevance of mental health for the current equity groups framework: an analysis of multi-agency linked-administrative data. Perth, WA, Australia: National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education.
2022
Other Outputs
Building capacity for quality teaching in Australian schools: Queensland replication study progress report - Number 2 (Feb 2022)
Povey, Jenny, Kennedy, Lizzie, Potia, Azhar, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Staton, Sally, Cook, Steffi, Bellotti, Melindy, Austerberry, Sophie and San Martin Porter, Macarena (2022). Building capacity for quality teaching in Australian schools: Queensland replication study progress report - Number 2 (Feb 2022). Building capacity for quality teaching in Australian schools Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.
2022
Book Chapter
Differences in higher education access, participation and outcomes by socioeconomic background: a life course perspective
Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Perales, Francisco, Xiang, Ning and Kubler, Matthias (2022). Differences in higher education access, participation and outcomes by socioeconomic background: a life course perspective. Family dynamics over the life course: foundations, turning points and outcomes. (pp. 133-155) edited by Janeen Baxter, Jack Lam, Jenny Povey, Rennie Lee and Stephen R. Zubrick. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12224-8_7
2022
Other Outputs
Integrated data analysis supports
Zajac, Tomasz, Clague, Denise and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2022). Integrated data analysis supports. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2022
Other Outputs
Integrated research infrastructure for the social sciences. Work package 3. Technical report 1
Zajac, Tomasz, Rigby, Michael, Ryan, Angela, Kubler, Matthias, Clague, Denise, Corcoran, Jonathan and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2022). Integrated research infrastructure for the social sciences. Work package 3. Technical report 1. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ISSR.
2021
Other Outputs
The Student Equity in Higher Education Evaluation Framework guidance manual
Johnstone, Melissa, Robinson, Mark, Salom, Caroline, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Kubler, Matthias, Clague, Denise, Zajac, Tomasz and Povey, Jenny (2021). The Student Equity in Higher Education Evaluation Framework guidance manual. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2021
Journal Article
Workplace factors associated with mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international cross-sectional study
Khajuria, Ankur, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Liu, Zhongchun, Chen, Jian-hua, Mehdian, Roshana, Fleming, Simon, Vig, Stella and Crawford, Mike J. (2021). Workplace factors associated with mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international cross-sectional study. BMC Health Services Research, 21 (1) 262, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06279-6
2021
Other Outputs
The Student Equity in Higher Education Evaluation Framework
Robinson, Mark, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Kubler, Matthias, Johnstone, Melissa, Clague, Denise, Zajac, Tomasz, Povey, Jenny and Salom, Caroline (2021). The Student Equity in Higher Education Evaluation Framework. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2021
Other Outputs
Diverging Labour-Market Trajectories of Australian Graduates from Advantaged and Disadvantaged Social Backgrounds: A Longitudinal Analysis of Population-Wide Linked Administrative Data
Zając, Tomasz, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Perales, Francisco and Xiang, Ning (2021). Diverging Labour-Market Trajectories of Australian Graduates from Advantaged and Disadvantaged Social Backgrounds: A Longitudinal Analysis of Population-Wide Linked Administrative Data. LCC Working Paper Series. 2021-21. Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Wojtek Tomaszewski is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
International Students' Experience in the Australian Higher Education: the impacts of COVID-19 and the institutional response
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Melissa Johnstone, Dr Tomasz Zajac
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Doctor Philosophy
Managing Odds: Addressing educational disadvantage through school accountability and better HRM practices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jenny Povey
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Doctor Philosophy
International Students' Experience in the Australian Higher Education: the impacts of COVID-19 and the institutional response
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Melissa Johnstone, Dr Tomasz Zajac
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Doctor Philosophy
On-demand Dataset Builder
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Shazia Sadiq, Dr Hassan Khosravi
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Same-same but different? Country of origin and labour market outcomes of immigrants in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Janeen Baxter, Associate Professor Jenny Povey
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Determinants of participation in childcare amongst fathers who work very long hours
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lynda Cheshire
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Beyond parental school choice: Understanding parental engagement in the context of school choice policies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Western, Associate Professor Jenny Povey
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
The Impact of Learning Environment on Successful Intelligence: Beyond the Understanding of Socioeconomic Status
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies, Associate Professor Jenny Povey
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Good jobs versus Bad jobs: An empirical analysis of job quality in Indonesia's informal economy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Western
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
A Longitudinal Approach to Measuring Income Mobility among Filipino Households
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Western
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