Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award Finalists
Recognises and celebrates an individual or team who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting and promoting equity and diversity, and fostering inclusion within the University of Newcastle.
Chosen Name ID
Kate McKenny, Josh Seymour, Nicole Shelford, Kara Upton, Astrid Gearin
Through collaborative efforts, the EDI, AskUON, and Student Systems and Business Enablement teams have successfully integrated a new Student ID card option within our systems. This allows students to obtain a Student ID card with their chosen name. This positive change is especially beneficial for students affirming their gender identity. By providing this option, we are supporting our students' health and wellbeing outcomes, and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment where all students feel recognised and respected.
Dr Justin Ellis, School of Law and Justice
Dr Justin Ellis has made an exceptional and sustained contribution to engagement with the wider community to foster inclusion for the university priority group of diverse gender and sexual identity. Justin achieves this engagement on LGBTQ+ inclusion through the translation of his innovative program of research on digiqueer criminology into parliamentary debate, media commentary, and community consultation.
Dr Mark Wallis, School of Information and Physical Sciences
Dr Mark Wallis has been nominated for his outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion in STEMM through his leadership and coordination of the LGBTIQA+ in STEMM event. Mark organised a successful meet-and-greet that brought together more than 40 students and staff to celebrate the achievements of LGBTIQA+ researchers across various STEMM fields.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.