Student Equity

We work to ensure that students from underrepresented backgrounds have equitable access to higher education and the support they need to succeed at university and beyond. 

• Lead UNSW’s Widening Participation strategy and collaborate directly with faculties, divisions and students to design and implement targeted initiatives across the student life cycle
• Lead core equity initiatives to address the underrepresentation of students at university
• Undertaking research to inform future educational outreach and influence innovative teaching and learning practices.
• Conduct research to inform educational outreach and influence innovative teaching and learning practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise to ensure strategies, policies and programs across UNSW are relevant and responsive to the needs of underrepresented students.

• Advocate for structural change to reduce barriers for underrepresented students at UNSW.
• Amplify student voices through Students as Partners initiatives.
• Contribute to government through UNSW and G08 equity submissions and advice on funding for aligned programs.
• Support transition and belonging by helping students from equity cohorts move into higher education, build early connections and orient to life at UNSW.
• Partner across UNSW to promote inclusive teaching and learning through collaborative initiatives that support students across the full lifecycle.

Our work