Help shape the future of anti-racism and anti-discrimination at UNSW

Share your insights and receive a $70 gift voucher for participating.

Published on the 29 May 2026

UNSW - 3rd December 2025. Diversity & Inclusion Photo Shoot. Photography by Katherine Griffiths

No room for racism at UNSW

UNSW is changing for the better – and your help is needed. As a student, you are invited to a series of listening sessions to share your experiences of and insights into racism and discrimination based on culture, race and religion.

Throughout June and July, the Inclusive Communities team will be holding listening sessions focused on anti-racism and anti-discrimination, and you're invited to take part.

If you decide to participate, you’ll receive a $70 gift voucher as a thank you for sharing your insights and experiences.

Studying at university allows us to expand our horizons, meet new people, experience diverse cultures and become better people for it.

Despite this, not everyone’s experience is positive. Last year, the Australian Human Rights Commission led a study on racism at Australian universities and found that over 17 per cent of domestic students and 19 per cent of international students who responded to the study had experienced direct racism.

“As a student, I think it’s so important that student voices are part of these initiatives, because our lived experiences help shape what inclusion actually looks like on campus. Listening sessions like these are a chance for people to feel heard, share their perspectives and contribute to meaningful change across the UNSW community.”

UNSW wants to hear honest feedback from students with lived experience of racism and discrimination – including your ideas for what the University can do better. Your insights will go a long way in helping to develop an Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Action Plan that is community-backed, informed by lived experience and drives meaningful change.

We completely understand that speaking about experiences of racism and discrimination can be difficult. That's why UNSW are making sure the sessions prioritise safety, cultural sensitivity and privacy. The sessions will be led by Sheetal Deo, an experienced external facilitator and founder of The Diversity Collective. All contributions will be de-identified so that you can feel comfortable sharing your experiences and ideas anonymously.

Your participation in these listening sessions will be invaluable, and your contributions will help shape the future of anti-racism and anti-discrimination at UNSW.

Participate in the listening sessions