Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Anti-Racism Grants

Applications now open for students and staff at UNSW to lead initiatives that confront anti-racism and racial discrimination, while celebrating diversity and driving meaningful cultural change across our community.

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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.

Culturally Inclusive Calendar

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

Celebrating UNSW Women on Campus

Celebrating UNSW Women is a pioneering project to increase the visibility of women across UNSW’s public, physical and digital spaces. 

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UNSW ranks 11th in 2025 Global Impact Rankings

UNSW reaffirms global leadership in sustainability and societal impact in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. 

Australian Workplace Equality Index

UNSW achieves platinum employer status for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

2024 Impact Statement

See the progress of initiatives relating to student outreach, access and equity, and the ways UNSW is working to ensure that historically underrepresented groups are receiving equitable access and improved educational outcomes at university.

UNSW's first 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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Learning and development

Learning & development

A range of training modules and workshops are available for students and staff.

Master of Educational Leadership

Funding & support

Our programs are designed to inform and support students and staff, improving their UNSW experience.

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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.

Latest news

This common antidepressant helps people cut back on methamphetamine – new study

If approved, mirtazapine would be the first prescription medicine for people with methamphetamine dependency.

Apr 02, 2026
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As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role

Ground stations in Australia are crucial for contacting the astronauts travelling to the Moon.

Apr 02, 2026
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Should the parliament decide if Australia goes to war?

As it stands, the power to commit Australian troops to war is with the executive government. But many think it should be done with parliamentary vote.

Apr 02, 2026
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UNSW researchers honoured with prestigious NHMRC awards

Professor Bruce Neal was honoured for his groundbreaking research on potassium-enriched salt, while Associate Professor BJ Newton was recognised for her vital work to restore Aboriginal children from out-of-home care.

Apr 02, 2026
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