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Fostering a more inclusive society

UNSW Diversity Festival invites students, staff and the wider community to participate in activities that embrace diversity and ignite bold conversations about how we can foster a more inclusive society.

Past events

Diversity Festival 2025 | One woman a week: how do we end gendered violence? with Jess Hill
Diversity Festival 2025

UNSW and the community came together for a week of free events that celebrated diversity and ignited bold conversations.

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Diversity Festival 2024

The sixth edition of the festival featured 30+ events in the week 16-20 September 2024. The 2024 program included thought-provoking conversations, workshops, performances and much more, which celebrated the diversity, creativity, and talent of our UNSW community.

Pasifika Cultural Night
Diversity Festival 2023

Diversity Festival brings students and staff together to foster a sense of belonging within our community. Each year, the festival works to enrich identity, ignite conversations, and celebrate the diversity of our community.

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Diversity Fest 2022

An exciting range of free events and activities took place at UNSW for Diversity Fest 2022. Events addressed topics including age and gender diversity, cultural and linguistic diversity, disability inclusion, First Nations knowledge, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, mental health and neurodiversity.

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Diversity Fest 2021

Over 50 free events and activities took place as part of Diversity Fest 2021. Events addressed topics including age diversity, cultural and linguistic diversity, disability inclusion, gender diversity, First Nations knowledge, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, mental health and neurodiversity.

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Diversity Fest 2020

For the second edition of the festival, the program of over 40 events included workshops, film screenings, art exhibitions and sports demonstrations.

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Diversity Fest 2019

The inaugural festival featured more than 30 events, including panel discussions, live music performances, debates and social get-togethers.

More information

Diversity Fest

Days of Significance

Days of significance are an opportunity to learn more about, celebrate and support the rich diversity of our UNSW community.

Be a better human

Be a Better Human

Arc and UNSW have partnered in an initiative called 'Be A Better Human' in order to help strengthen a respectful and inclusive culture.Together we want to encourage everyone to do more when it comes to understanding, preventing and responding to disrespectful behaviours.