Deputy Vice Chancellor Indigenous
Advancing excellence across strategy, education & research.
UNSW is deeply committed to building a university where Indigenous representation, knowledges and leadership are embedded at the heart of our purpose, our decision‑making and our contribution to society. This Indigenous Strategy reflects our collective responsibility to honour those who came before us, empower those working with us today and create lasting legacies for the generations to come. It affirms that Indigenous outcomes are a whole‑of‑university responsibility and fundamental to UNSW’s integrity, excellence and impact.
Aligned with the Progress for All Strategy, this Indigenous Strategy provides a clear and coherent framework for action across governance, education, research, workforce and engagement. Strengthened by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Plan and the inaugural Indigenous Research Plan, it ensures accountability and alignment across our priorities. It upholds UNSW’s commitment to the principles of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, including Indigenous voice, agency and accountability. Through co-design of the UNSW Micro‑Treaty with the Indigenous Representative Council and local Indigenous communities, UNSW is reinforcing the structures that ensure Indigenous authority shapes institutional decision‑making. This Strategy lays the foundation for strengthening Indigenous student success, expanding and empowering our Indigenous workforce, centring Indigenous knowledges across disciplines and elevating Indigenous research excellence and societal impact. This sets a clear path toward a stronger, more accountable and more impactful university for all.
Our mission
UNSW is deeply committed to fostering a university where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, researchers and communities thrive. Guided by our Indigenous Strategy, we work to embed Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing across the University, strengthening cultural presence, advancing equity and supporting meaningful self‑determination. Through initiatives like the Micro‑Treaty, the work of Nura Gili and our leading Indigenous research and teaching programs, we continue to build a more connected, culturally grounded and future‑focused UNSW for all.
Self‑determination leadership
UNSW leads the sector with its Micro‑Treaty, empowering Indigenous community voices.
Student success support
Nura Gili provides pathways, support and academic programs that strengthen the experience and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UNSW.
Pioneers in education
UNSW’s Indigenous Strategy drives sector‑leading progress in Indigenous education and research.
A powerful vision for the future of UNSW
UNSW Indigenous Strategy
A powerful vision for the future of UNSW
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Our research
Make an impact and help build a better future through Indigenous strategy, education and research.
About us
Our team works across a diverse portfolio to lead the UNSW Indigenous Strategy and strengthen the Indigenous student experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
UNSW Micro-Treaty
UNSW is developing a Micro-Treaty with Indigenous communities to ensure their voices are heard. The Micro-Treaty supports self-determination by involving communities in decisions that affect them, fostering autonomy, addressing systemic barriers, promoting cultural inclusion and strengthening opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff and communities.
Frequently asked questions
Explore how education and research initiatives support UNSW’s Indigenous Strategy, strengthening learning, collaboration and knowledge creation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
