Equity diversity & inclusion
We want all our students and staff to have a sense of belonging.
EDI at Arts, Design & Architecture
We’re committed to fostering a safe, supportive and equitable environment for all staff, students and the wider community regardless of gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. That's our committment.
EDI at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø
ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø is committed to excellence in teaching and research, and providing equal opportunity.Ìý
Contacts and resources
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- Arts, Design & Architecture students seeking academic support should contact the . Students requiring equitable learning plans or educational adjustments should contact the .Ìý
- ADA EDI-related matters can be directed to Associate Dean Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement -Professor Emma KirbyÌý()Ìý
- Associate Deans Indigenous – Associate Professor Fabri Blacklock and Dr Liza-Mare Syron (ada.indigenous@unsw.edu.au)Ìý
- LGBTIQ+ student and staff support – ()
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Our ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Arts, Design & Architecture EDI Committee facilitates, supports and creates initiatives, programs, guidelines and activities to empower everyone in the faculty to feel safe, included and respected. We collaborate with other ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø EDI groups to ensure everyone has equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of background, to show leadership and benefit from others' initiatives and best practices.
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Our faculty wants LGBTIQ+ students and staff to fulfil their potential and enjoy being at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø without experiencing any sense of alienationÌýandÌýill treatment from fellow staff or students. Being a safe and inclusive environment is fundamental to who we are.Ìý
TheÌýÌýNetwork aims to ensure ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø is a safe and welcoming place for all LGBTIQ+ staff and students, and Arts, Design & Architecture is well represented in the ally network membership. The Ally training program aims to make ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø an excellent place for everybody by reducing barriers of fear and ignorance that lead to prejudice and discrimination.Ìý
See ourÌýArts, Design & ArchitectureÌý.
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ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍøÌýArts, Design & ArchitectureÌýis committed to the idea that fairness requires equality of access and opportunity. ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø provides a range of support to students to manage the demands of university and a health condition, learning disability, mental health issues or other personal circumstances impacting their studies.ÌýStudents may be eligible for support or educational adjustments afterÌýregisteringÌýwith ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Equitable Learning Services.
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Our faculty is made up of an incredibly diverse group of people. We’re committed to cultural and linguistic diversity, and strive to provide a culturally inclusive environment where students and staff can freely express who they are, their opinions and points of view, and reach their full potential. It’s important they fully participate in teaching, learning, work and social activities, and feel safe from abuse, harassment or unfair criticism. To help create a culturally inclusive culture, ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø promotes Cultural Diversity Teaching Practices.Ìý
Panel Pledge: I stand for gender diversity at every forum
As part of their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, staff are encouraged to reflect on and critically engage withÌýorganisersÌýof public and professional forums where there’s a lack of diversity in speakers, content or people with lived experiences of the forum themes. One practical way of doing this is by ensuring all forums you’re involved in at theÌýuniversity, and more broadly, take diversity into account.ÌýWithin this context, ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Arts, Design & ArchitectureÌýencourages all staff to commit to the Panel Pledge.Ìý
Our Panel Pledge:
- I commit to ensuring all forums I am professionally engagedÌýinÌýtake gender equity intoÌýconsideration.
- When speaking at an event, I will request confirmation of who the otherÌýpanellists/speakers/participants are, and how gender balance will beÌýachieved.Ìý
- I will insist, as a condition of acceptance, that I expect women to participate in a meaningfulÌýway.
- I reserve the right to withdraw from an event, should gender equityÌýnot beÌýachieved.Ìý
- I will highlight gender imbalances where I see them and provide eventÌýorganisersÌýwith the names of relevant women leaders in my field.
Pledges
These members of staff have made the Panel Pledge:Ìý
- Michael Balfour, Head of School, School of Arts & MediaÌý
- Jan Breckenridge, Head of School, School of Social SciencesÌý
- Christy Newman, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (EnterpriseÌý&ÌýEngagement)Ìý
- Claire Annesley, Dean–Arts Design & ArchitectureÌý
- Kim Beswick, Head of School, School of EducationÌý
- David Cami,ÌýFacultyÌýExecutive DirectorÌýÌý
- DorottyaÌýFabianÌý
- Timothy O'Leary, Head of School, School of Humanities & LanguagesÌý
- Carla Treloar, Professor and DirectorÌý
- HelenÌýGroth, ProfessorÌý
- Karen Fisher, ProfessorÌý
- AndrewÌýMurphie, Associate ProfessorÌý
- AyxemÌýEliÌý
- Chris Davison, ProfessorÌý
- Jon vonÌýKowallis, Professor of Chinese StudiesÌý
- Ping WangÌý
- LiminÌýMao, A/Prof Centre for Social Research in HealthÌý
- Caroline Wake, Senior LecturerÌý
- Michael Richardson, Senior Research FellowÌý
- LouiseÌýRavelli, Associate ProfessorÌý
- Trish Hill, Senior Research FellowÌý
- SusanneÌýSchmeidl, Senior Lecturer, School of Social SciencesÌý
- Theron Schmidt, LecturerÌý
- Andrew Brown, Student Administration OfficerÌý
- Paul Evans, Senior LecturerÌý
- Sandy Evans, Lecturer in MusicÌý
- Dennison Lindberg, School Manager, School of HumanitiesÌý&ÌýLanguagesÌý
- Helen Caple, Associate ProfessorÌý
- Kylie Valentine
- TemaÌýMilstein, AssociateÌýProfessor, Environment & Society
- Mira Kim, Associate Professor
- Catherine Rowe,ÌýDeputy Executive Director
- Sue Starfield, Professor,ÌýSchool of EducationÌý
- Jennifer Perkins
- ZhoeÌýTrotter, Admin shared support
- Ashleigh Hamilton,ÌýManager, School of Social Sciences