Meet UNSW Business School's 2026 PG EDI Student Rep

The UNSW Business School Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee drives organisational change to help UNSW Sydney be a leading exemplar in EDI matters. It fosters an inclusive environment where staff, students and community partners can thrive and support the University’s Social Impact strategic priorities.

Through education and capacity-building, the EDI Committee equips our community to create sustainable economic and social value while nurturing a culture that champions respect, prevents discrimination, and embeds inclusion in everyday practice.

The Business School also provides leadership opportunities for students who want to collaborate with staff to advance the EDI agenda. Student perspectives are essential to this work, and our Student Committee Reps play a vital role in advocating for their cohorts and contributing meaningful ideas that support positive change.

We are proud to introduce our 2026 UNSW Business School EDI Student Rep (Postgraduate): Paramjot Kaur, Master of Professional Accounting Extension (CPA specialisation).

Dream career or industry to work at: I aspire to work in forensic accounting within a Big 4 firm, specialising in financial investigation and corporate governance. Long term, I want to contribute to strengthening ethical standards and accountability within organisations.

A little about me

I’m Paramjot, a postgraduate accounting student who thrives on challenge. I’m particularly passionate about financial reporting and governance because they sit at the core of trust in business.

I set high standards for myself academically, but I also value integrity, discipline, and community. For me, success is not just about performance — it’s about responsibility. I believe that the kind of professional I become matters just as much as the career I build.

Why did you choose to a Business Degree? And what led you to study at UNSW?

I chose a Business degree because I wanted to understand how decisions made in boardrooms translate into real-world consequences. Accounting appealed to me because it demands both technical precision and ethical judgment.

I chose UNSW because I was looking for an environment that would challenge me intellectually. UNSW Business School’s reputation for rigour, industry engagement, and strong professional pathways made it clear that this was where I could push myself to grow — not just academically, but as a future leader.

How has your experience helped you make a positive impact in your degree, career and/or community?

During my time at UNSW, I’ve learned that leadership often shows up in small but meaningful ways — encouraging participation in group settings, helping peers navigate complex accounting standards, and contributing thoughtfully in discussions around governance and ethics.

Through my involvement with PBSoc, I’ve also seen how culturally inclusive spaces can empower students to participate more confidently in professional conversations. Supporting environments like this has reinforced my belief that belonging directly impacts performance and ambition.

These experiences shape how I approach teamwork — ensuring others feel heard, respected, and supported.

Why did you apply to be a part of the UNSW Business School EDI Committee? and what do you hope to achieve?

I applied for the PG Student Rep position because I believe EDI is foundational to ethical leadership — not separate from it.

As a postgraduate student balancing rigorous academic expectations, I understand how important it is to feel that your voice matters. I want to contribute to ensuring postgraduate perspectives are represented in decision-making conversations, particularly around accessibility and belonging.

My goal is to help make EDI initiatives more visible and practically integrated into everyday student life — so inclusion becomes embedded in culture, not confined to policy documents.

How is UNSW Business School helping to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion within the business school? Is this having an impact on the students?

UNSW Business School demonstrates its commitment through inclusive teaching practices, student consultation, scholarships, and structured support programs. The integration of ethics and global perspectives into accounting and business subjects reinforces the importance of diverse viewpoints in professional decision-making.

These initiatives positively impact students by creating a culture where respectful dialogue and representation are encouraged. However, continuous engagement — particularly with postgraduate cohorts — is essential to ensure all students feel connected to these efforts.

However, I believe the Business School could increase student engagement by embedding EDI conversations more directly into student-led initiatives, societies, and academic programs. Creating more open forums, collaborative events, and student storytelling opportunities would help make EDI principles more relatable and actionable.

I believe we could deepen engagement by incorporating more real-world case studies that explore diversity in leadership, global governance challenges, and ethical decision-making across cultures.

Additionally, structured forums that encourage open dialogue between students and faculty could help bridge gaps between lived experience and institutional strategy. When students see their perspectives genuinely influence outcomes, engagement becomes meaningful.

What inspires you to champion EDI principles within your degree and future career?

For me, championing EDI is closely linked to my aspiration to work in forensic accounting. Fairness, objectivity, and integrity are essential in investigations and financial reporting. Diverse teams reduce bias and strengthen professional judgment — which ultimately leads to more ethical outcomes.

I am inspired by the idea that inclusive environments produce stronger professionals and more accountable organisations. As I move toward a career in the Big 4, I want to contribute to workplaces where excellence is driven by diversity of thought, background, and perspective.

Because true leadership is not just about authority — it is about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

UNSW Business School strives to provide a vibrant, safe, and equitable environment for education, research, and engagement that embraces diversity and treats all people with dignity and respect. We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to building a globally engaged, high-impact, and academically rigorous business school and achieving the university’s strategic priorities: Progress for All.

We are committed to reducing systematic barriers to opportunities available in the faculty, the university, and society by supporting our students and staff to be the best they can be and contribute to building a better, more sustainable future.

Find out more about our equity diversity & inclusion at UNSW Business School.