Strategy 2025

UNSW’s Social Impact strategic priority underpins all of our work at EDI.  ​​​​​​​

2025 Vision  

To shape and progress a just society by mobilising our community’s expertise to lead debate, sustainably address global challenges, and foster equity, diversity and inclusion. 

To be recognised as an international exemplar in equity, diversity and inclusion. Our success should be built on the diversity and cultural richness of our communities, ensuring our students and staff achieve their full potential regardless of their background.

Theme 1: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Objectives  

  1. Enhance the equity, diversity and inclusion culture at UNSW.  

  1. Ensure that UNSW staff and students play a leading role in debate, policy and practice relating to diversity and inclusion issues, including through partnerships with a wide range of universities, government entities, corporates and NGOs.  

  1. Develop student access and support activities that position UNSW as a leader, ensuring we nurture students of high potential regardless of their background.  

  1. Ensure equity in staff recruitment, development, retention and promotion, particularly ensuring no disadvantage on the basis of gender, cultural background, disability or Indigenous origin. 

Theme 3: Sustainable Development 

Objectives 

  1. Partner with disadvantaged and marginalised communities in Australia and internationally, so our research, education and practical initiatives can most effectively address development challenges and inequalities.  

  1. Reduce our environmental footprint by using natural resources more efficiently, reducing waste and ensuring investments are consistent with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).  

  1. Increase student access to opportunities that encourage them to become global citizens who value social responsibility and service to society. 

UNSW’s EDI Board meets quarterly to identify and prioritise initiatives to improve equity and inclusion of students and staff and drive the ambitious agenda to be an international exemplar of equity, diversity and inclusion.