Diversity Festival 2024

Held throughout the week of 16-20 September, the program features free in-person, online and hybrid events to ignite important conversations and celebrate the diversity of our community.

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Smiling student at the Diversity Festival 2023 Laser Cut Jewellery and Badge Making Workshop

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.

SDG Showcase: Monday 23 September

To celebrate Global Goals Week, UNSW's inaugural SDG Showcase will be taking place, sharing real-world solutions to achieve a better future for all.

UNSW Ranks 7th in 2024 Global Impact Rankings

UNSW has ranked in the top 10 globally and is the 4th highest ranked overall in Australia in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which measure progress by 2152 institutions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Australian Workplace Equality Index

UNSW achieves platinum employer status for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

NEW 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.

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UNSW reports smallest total gender pay gap among Go8

Workplace Gender Equality Agency publishes pay gap data for the first time.

Culturally Inclusive Calendar

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

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.