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ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Engineering is committed to providing a supportive, equitable and inclusive environment where all staff and students can thrive. The EquityÌýDiversity and Inclusion Committee was established to drive this diversity agenda by facilitating, supporting and creating new initiatives, guidelines and activities and reviewing the progress of our equity and diversity goals.

ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Engineering EDI Strategy 2023-2027

We are excited and encouraged at the manner with which many within our Faculty, and ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø more broadly, have already engaged in the development of this strategy and are delighted to present our White Paper: Engineering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy 2023-2027.
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EDI News

Australian Team Excels at European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics

Sep 05, 2024
Equity diversity & inclusion

Meet Rita Prestigiacomo, EDI Officer

Aug 18, 2024
Equity diversity & inclusion

Widening participation through outreach to Western Sydney high schools

Jul 12, 2024
Equity diversity & inclusion

United States Under Secretary Bonnie Jenkins talks diversity in STEM

Jun 07, 2024
Equity diversity & inclusion
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The Equity, DiversityÌý&ÌýInclusion TeamÌýwithÌýCommittees

  • Ìý

    Professor / Deputy Dean Societal Impact & Translation

    Klara JanickovaÌý

    EDI Project Officer

    k.janickova@unsw.edu.au

    Tyson Namok

    Program Officer (Indigenous Engagement)

    t.namok@unsw.edu.au

    Bodean Hedwards

    Social Impact Partnerships Lead

    b.hedwards@unsw.edu.au

    Laura Hibbert

    Program Manager (Student Equity)

    laura.hibbert@unsw.edu.au

    Brendan Kearney

    Program ManagerÌýCulture & Development

    brendan.kearney@unsw.edu.au
      • Rita HendersonÌýChairÌý(Deputy Dean Societal Impact & TranslationÌýand Professor,ÌýChemicalÌýEngineering)
      • Wendy Greenhalgh (Human Resources Business Partner, ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Engineering)
      • Katie ClinchÌý(Associate Lecturer and EDI Officer, School of Computer Science and Engineering)
      • Henry Yang (Senior Lecturer and EDI Officer, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications)
      • Asal BidarmaghzÌý(Lecturer and EDI Officer, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering)
      • Debbie VadaszÌý(Women in Engineering Manager)
      • Rita PrestigiacomoÌý(Nexus Fellow and EDI Officer, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering)
      • Jayashree ArcotÌý(Associate Professor and EDI Officer, School of Chemical Engineering)
      • Seher AtaÌý(Associate Professor and EDI Officer, School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering)
      • Sonya BrownÌý(Senior Lecturer and EDI Officer, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)
      • Deepak MishraÌý(ARC DECRA Fellow, Senior Research Associate,ÌýSchool of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications)
      • Mahesh Suryawanshi (Senior Research Associate and EDI Officer, School of PV & Renewable Energy)
      • Laura HibbertÌý(Program Manager, ENG Equity Diversity Inclusion)
      • Elnaz IrannezhadÌý(Senior Lecturer and EDI Officer, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering)
      • Asal Bidarmaghz / Chair (Senior Lecturer, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering)
      • Nadine MarcusÌý(Associate Professor, School ofÌý Computer Science & Engineering)
      • Deepak MishraÌý(Faculty Postdoctoral Fellow,School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunication)
      • Xiaoyang WangÌý(Lecturer, School of Computer Science & Engineering)
      • Sasha VassarÌý(Lecturer, School of Computer Science & Engineering)
      • Julie HatziÌý(Deputy Faculty Executive Director, Engineering Operations)
      • Chasna HarperÌý(TSA Officer, Engineering School Shared Services)
      • Ismet CanbulatÌý(Head of School, School of Minerals and Energy Resources)
      • Laura HibbertÌýActing Chair (Program Manager, ENG Equity Diversity Inclusion)
      • Debbie VadaszÌý(Women in Engineering Manager)
      • Ruth FisherÌý(Lecturer, School of Civil & Environmental Eng)
      • Peter WichÌý(Senior Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering
      • Toan PhungÌý(Associate Professor, School of Electrical Eng & Telecom)
      • Gabrielle SteinerÌý(Casual Academic, School of Computer Science & Eng)
      • Shagun AggarwalÌý(Casual Academic, School of Physics)
      • Ìý- Student
      • Anne Marie VuongÌý(Casual Academic, Grad School of Biomedical Engineering)
      • Yusuf DawreÌý(Senior Recruitment Product Manager, Future Students Office)
      • Nityaa Jaidka (President) & Arpita Vashishtha (EDI Representative) for ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø WIESoc
      • Tyson Namok (Program officer, Indigenous Engagement)
      • Rita HendersonÌýChairÌý(Deputy Dean Societal Impact & TranslationÌýand Professor,ÌýChemicalÌýEngineering)
      • Shiva AbdoliÌý(Lecturer, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering)
      • Jayashree ArcotÌý(Associate Professor and EDI Officer, School of Chemical Engineering)
      • Andrew DansieÌý(Senior Lecturer, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering)
      • Rong DengÌý(Postdoctoral Fellow, School of PV & Renewable Energy)
      • Lucian HissÌý(Faculty Executive Director, Engineering Executive)
      • Luca ModeneseÌý(Senior Lecturer, Grad School of Biomedical Engineering)
      • Hendra NurdinÌý(Senior Lecturer, School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunication)
      • Simit RavalÌý(Associate Professor, School of Minerals and Energy Resources)
      • Tommy Wiedmann  (Professor, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering)
      • Ìý- ( Lecturer (EF),ÌýSchool of Computer Science & Engineering)

EDI Information

If you’re interested in learning more about equity, diversity and inclusion—and contributing to a fair and just society—ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø has some great training opportunities available to staff and students.

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