Doing more to tackle racism in our community. 

In early 2021, the Division of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) first offered grants of up to $2,500 to Arc Clubs and Collectives to support student-led projects focused on anti-racism activities.

Anti-Racism Projects

There are over 10,000 domestic and international postgraduate students at UNSW. Tell Me Your Story was an educational event that highlighted and celebrated the cultural diversity and personal stories of these students. Postgraduate students shared their experiences of hardship, racism, self-discovery and culture, which were compiled into an electronic book following the conference.

Over 130 staff and students from within the UNSW community attended, as well as visitors, family and friends from outside the university. The event was also judged by eminent cultural and community leaders including UNSW EDI, Arc UNSW and the  Australian Broadcasting Corporation. In addition, $2 from every ticket sold (RRP $5) was donated to a not-for-profit organisation to support the continuing COVID-19 crisis in developing countries.

Cultural Immersion was a three-day hybrid event to cater to both students that were present in Sydney and students currently studying abroad. The first day focused on discussing the history of Southeast Asia and the folktales present in the region as well. The second day consisted of a language program: wherein ASEAN society partnered with other cultural societies to provide language lessons for languages from Southeast Asia. The third day focused on discussing culture, diversity, inclusivity, and other issues faced in the ASEAN region.  

The objective of Cultural Immersion was to provide students with not only the opportunity to learn more about ASEAN culture, but also to engage students in discussion about diversity and the issues faced in the Southeast Asian region.