UNSW celebrates student equity milestone

A quarter of UNSW Sydney’s commencing domestic undergraduate students come from under-represented backgrounds, marking a milestone achievement in the University’s commitment to widening participation in higher education.

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Welcome to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at UNSW

We work in partnership with students and staff across the university to evolve a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community through strategic policies, initiatives, training programs and events.

Culturally Inclusive Calendar

The Culturally Inclusive Calendar is a resource to support the UNSW community when planning and scheduling events and meetings.

Widening Participation Strategy

A university-wide approach to driving equitable access to higher education, creating inclusive pathways and fostering student success.

Celebrating UNSW Women on Campus

Celebrating UNSW Women is a pioneering project to increase the visibility of women across UNSW’s public, physical and digital spaces.

UNSW ranks 11th in 2025 Global Impact Rankings

UNSW reaffirms global leadership in sustainability and societal impact in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

Australian Workplace Equality Index

UNSW achieves platinum employer status for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

UNSW's first Gender Equity Strategy

UNSW launches its first Gender Equity Strategy on International Women's Day 2024.

Cygnet award for gender equity in STEMM

UNSW receives new SAGE Athena Swan Cygnet Award, recognising our progress in reducing barriers to gender equity at the University.

Learning & development

A range of training modules and workshops are available for students and staff.

Funding & support

Our programs are designed to inform and support students and staff, improving their UNSW experience.

Sustainability matters

Explore UNSW's contributions to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, designed to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, such as ending poverty and hunger, climate change, the reduction of inequalities and more.

New report tracks cost of Australia's migrant waiting periods

Australia's migration story is largely one of success. But new research reveals thousands of newly arrived migrants are left vulnerable during their first years of settlement.

Sep 07, 2026

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UNSW awarded $9 million for three new Centres of Research Excellence

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have been awarded $9 million in government funding for research into dementia, autoimmune disease and the prevention of epidemics in aged care.

Sep 07, 2026

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New work, old risks: why people are still dying on the job

New forms of work are creating fresh safety risks, but the failures behind workplace deaths remain stubbornly familiar, says UNSW expert Professor Michael Quinlan.

Sep 07, 2026

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