SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
named by AFR for the fifth year in a row
for producing venture-backed entrepreneurs
of initiatives in the Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Our work
UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute
In 2019 the UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute (AHRI) hosted the 'Innovate Rights' conference addressing Modern Slavery and exploring ‘What does a good modern slavery reporting and assurance program look like?'.
Overhauling Australia’s modern slavery laws
The video on the right, produced by UNSW students Claris Lai, Flora Wu, Kyle Zhang, Kyle Zhang and Qin Yan raises awareness about modern slavery in areas such as the garment and food industries.
Slavery is not over | Justine Nolan
Slavery may be something you associate with the past. But the harsh reality is, that the vast number of products and services we buy every day have a hidden story; they’ve been made by slaves. Justine Nolan has seen first-hand, what needs to be done to end the practice of slavery once and for all.
Initiatives
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
In 2023, 10,380 students across all UNSW Faculties (Canberra and Sydney) undertook a WIL activity which strengthens students’ work readiness skills and enhances employability through integrating academic learning with practice.
Free virtual internships
Forage (formerly InsideSherpa) as part of UNSW Founder's Flagship accelerator Founders 10x, creates virtual internship programs for any student to upskill on tasks directly relevant to employers.
Safer Communities
Safer Communities will enhance the University’s efforts in gendered violence, managing psychosocial risk, respect at work and staff wellbeing, while continuing to foster a collaborative approach, through active formal engagement with students and staff.
Flexible Work Policy
UNSW is committed to developing a high-performing workplace culture that enables staff to integrate their work and other life responsibilities. In 2022, UNSW finalised the Flexible Work Policy, which better reflects the changing nature of the way we work.
UNSW Ageing Futures Institute
Population ageing is one of humanity’s most pressing challenges. The UNSW Ageing Futures Institute will conduct research and translate it into policy and practical outcomes, to enable optimal ageing for individuals and society.
UNSW 2025 Strategy Update
This document celebrates the key achievements of the first phase of the 2025 Strategy, highlighting where we have come from and where we are now. It also updates the framework against which we will assess, track and measure existing and new strategic initiatives over the next five years.
Sustainable Procurement Vision 2018-2025
UNSW's Sustainable Procurement Vision 2018-2025 aims to deliver outstanding environmental, social and economic benefits to UNSW students, staff and community through understanding and strengthening UNSW supply chains.
UNSW Sustainable Development Goals 2023 Report
This report outlines UNSW's performance against the SDGs in 2023.
