Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Awards

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.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award is awarded under two categories:

Nominees must demonstrate excellence in one of the following (max 500 words):

  • Development of teaching practice, curricula or other initiatives that foster inclusion for a diverse range of students; or
  • Engagement with the wider community to foster inclusion, support or access for University priority groups; or
  • Development and implementation of inclusive practices, programs or initiatives that lead to greater support, access, representation, participation or sense of belonging for either staff or students; or
  • Demonstrating leadership in promoting and demonstrating inclusive and supportive behaviours in the workplace or learning environment; or
  • Addressing gender inequality in a constructive manner to improve diversity in research groups and other collaborative forums such as decision-making committees and conferences.

Nominations should clearly state which one of the above criteria and which of the University diversity and inclusion priority areas aligns to their nomination.

The University’s diversity and inclusion priority areas include:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
  • People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • People of diverse genders or sexual identity
  • People with disability, or ongoing medical or mental health conditions (note that nominations for this area should be submitted under the Accessibility Award category)
  • Gender equity – particularly women in STEMM and women in leadership
  • Students from low socio-economic backgrounds

Nominations must evidence the impact the activity has had on equity, diversity or inclusion and all activity mentioned must be in excess of what would be expected in the normal performance of the nominee's duties. Both academic and professional staff are eligible for nomination.

Awarded to  an individual or team who have made an outstanding contribution to demonstrating excellence in accessible practice, supporting the equitable opportunity and meaningful inclusion of students or staff with disability at The University of Newcastle.

Nominees must demonstrate excellence in one of the following (up to 500 words):

  • Innovation in the development and utilisation of inclusive teaching and learning practice, curricula, projects or initiatives that foster accessibility
  • Disability allyship through advocacy and action to address accessibility barriers
  • Championing of accessibility and inclusion through promotion or education
  • Advancement in the prioritisation and representation of people with disability

Nominations should clearly state which one of the above criteria aligns to their nomination.

Nominations must discuss the impact the activity has had in enhancing the accessibility of the University’s environments, systems or behaviours benefiting students and or staff with disability. For example, what process was created, how many people were impacted, or what change was brought about. All activity mentioned must be in excess of what would be expected in the normal performance of the nominee's duties. Academic and professional staff are eligible for nomination.

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