Drafts for consultation

The draft Centres and Institutes Procedure has been published for consultation. The revised draft procedure aims to create a more coordinated and streamlined approach including:

• A tiered model for governance and reporting
• Establishment of an RC&I Board
• Creation of a centralised operational support team

These changes aim to enhance strategic alignment across UNSW research activities and enable operational efficiencies, while preserving the unique identity and disciplinary focus of each Centre and Institute. The revised approach seeks to foster a cohesive research ecosystem and elevate opportunities for policy influence, commercialisation, and public engagement.

Feedback on the draft Centres and Institutes Procedure can be sent to policy@unsw.edu.au.

Submissions close Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Introducing straightforward principles for candidates and supervisors.

We’re pleased to share that the draft of UNSW’s Higher Degree Research (HDR) Policy is now open for community consultation.

The draft Higher Degree Research Policy is part of UNSW’s Policy Transformation Program, which aims to streamline the University’s policy framework. The HDR Policy contains principles that govern HDR at UNSW and 6 embedded procedures.

Further information about the development of this draft can be found on the Policy Hub.

The Preventing and Responding to Gender-based Violence at UNSW Policy has been published for consultation to ensure that the policy works in practice for our community.

This Policy came into effect on 1 January 2026 to align with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (Cth).  

Gender-based violence is never acceptable. This policy is one way we’re building a culture of safety and respect at UNSW. 

You may share feedback regarding the Preventing and Responding to Gender-based Violence at UNSW Policy with the Policy team via email (policy@unsw.edu.au) or by completing an anonymous submission by COB on Tuesday 10 March 2026. 

Information shared with the Policy team will be managed in alignment with the UNSW Information Governance Policy and the Preventing and Responding to Gender-based Violence at UNSW Policy.

Risk and Compliance Policy

• Risk Management Manual
• Third-Party Arrangements Manual
• Compliance Management Instructions

Draft Anti-Racism and Anti-Religious Vilification Policy