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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2019
Conference Publication
Problematizing the relationship between school choice and parental engagement: learnings for the implementation of the School Inclusion Law
Donoso Rivas, M.F., Povey, J., Tomaszewski, W. and Huang, Y. (2019). Problematizing the relationship between school choice and parental engagement: learnings for the implementation of the School Inclusion Law. V Congreso Interdisciplinario de Investigación en Educación, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 August 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Examining the relationship between school choice and parental engagement: evidence from Chile - a highly market-oriented school system
Donoso Rivas, M. F., Povey, J., Huang, Y. and Tomaszewski, W. (2019). Examining the relationship between school choice and parental engagement: evidence from Chile - a highly market-oriented school system. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference 2019, Brisbane, Australia, 1-5 December 2019.
2018
Other Outputs
Beyond graduation: socio-economic background and post-university outcomes of Australian graduates
Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Perales, Francisco, Xiang, Ning and Kubler, Matthias (2018). Beyond graduation: socio-economic background and post-university outcomes of Australian graduates. LCC Working Paper Series. 2018-22. Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.
2018
Other Outputs
Business, economics and law graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data
Kubler, Matthias, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Xiang, Ning (2018). Business, economics and law graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ISSR.
2018
Other Outputs
Labour market destinations and outcomes of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us
Xiang, Ning, Kubler, Matthias and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2018). Labour market destinations and outcomes of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Other Outputs
Labour market destinations and outcomes of Science graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us
Xiang, Ning, Kubler, Matthias and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2018). Labour market destinations and outcomes of Science graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Other Outputs
Health and behavioural sciences graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data
Kubler, Matthias, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Xiang, Ning (2018). Health and behavioural sciences graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ISSR.
2018
Other Outputs
Labour market destinations and outcomes of Health and Behavioural Sciences graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us
Xiang, Ning, Kubler, Matthias and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2018). Labour market destinations and outcomes of Health and Behavioural Sciences graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Other Outputs
Science graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data
Kubler, Matthias, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Xiang, Ning (2018). Science graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ISSR.
2018
Other Outputs
Labour market destinations and outcomes of Medicine graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us
Xiang, Ning, Kubler, Matthias and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2018). Labour market destinations and outcomes of Medicine graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Other Outputs
Engineering, architecture and information technology graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data
Kubler, Matthias, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Xiang, Ning (2018). Engineering, architecture and information technology graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ISSR.
2018
Other Outputs
Labour market destinations and outcomes of Business, Economics and Law graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us
Xiang, Ning, Kubler, Matthias and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2018). Labour market destinations and outcomes of Business, Economics and Law graduates: what the Graduate Outcomes Survey can tell us. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Other Outputs
Medicine graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data
Kubler, Matthias, Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Xiang, Ning (2018). Medicine graduate employment outcomes in Australia: an analysis of census data. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ISSR.
2018
Other Outputs
Review of identified equity groups
Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Kubler, Matthias, Perales, Francisco, Western, Mark, Rampino, Tina and Xiang, Ning (2018). Review of identified equity groups. Brisbane, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Other Outputs
Making every day count: effective strategies to improve student attendance in Queensland state schools
Mills, Martin, Howell, Angelique, Kubler, Matthias, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Lynch, Deborah, Phillips, Louise, Carroll, Annemaree, Dungan, John, Hellens, Andrea and Sheppard, Karen (2018). Making every day count: effective strategies to improve student attendance in Queensland state schools. Brisbane, Queensland: The University of Queensland.
2018
Other Outputs
Student engagement research and analysis: Phase 7 report, prepared for the NSW Department of Education
Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Xiang, Ning and Huang, Yangtao (2018). Student engagement research and analysis: Phase 7 report, prepared for the NSW Department of Education. Brisbane: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Other Outputs
Evaluation of the Try, Test and Learn (TTL) Fund project plan
Baxter, J., Povey, J., McKay, R., Kalb, G., Ribar, D., Abdullah, M., Borland, J., Ambrey, C., O'Flaherty, M., Tseng, Y., Polidano, C., Western, M. and Tomaszewski, W. (2018). Evaluation of the Try, Test and Learn (TTL) Fund project plan. Brisbane, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland.
2018
Other Outputs
Student engagement research and analysis: Phase 6 report, prepared for the NSW Department of Education
Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Huang, Yangtao and Xiang, Ning (2018). Student engagement research and analysis: Phase 6 report, prepared for the NSW Department of Education. Brisbane: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Conference Publication
Beyond Graduation: Stratification of Long-Term Socio-Economic Returns to Higher Education in Australia
Tomaszewski, Wojtek and Perales, Francisco (2018). Beyond Graduation: Stratification of Long-Term Socio-Economic Returns to Higher Education in Australia. ISA World Congress of Sociology, Toronto, Canada, 17 July 2018.
2017
Other Outputs
HASS Graduate Employment Outcomes in Australia: An Analysis of Census Data
Kubler, M., Xiang, N., Tomaszewski, W. and Perales, F. (2017). HASS Graduate Employment Outcomes in Australia: An Analysis of Census Data.
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
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
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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