Athena Swan Silver Action Plan
The University recognises the Athena Swan Framework as an established and evidence-based approach to advancing gender equality within higher education.
We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI).
This is an international award that reflects our efforts in this area undertaken since 2018, when we launched our Bronze Action Plan.
Over the past seven years, we have been systematically working to implement our gender equity strategy and we have benchmarked our progress through rigorous, peer reviewed evaluation.
The University’s Athena Swan Silver Action Plan will continue to guide institution-wide efforts to progress gender equality for staff and support ongoing accreditation through SAGE.
You can learn more about our Athena Swan Silver accreditation here.
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.