Goal 10:
Reduced Inequalities
Anti-Discrimination Policies
In 2024, the University of Newcastle maintained a clear and comprehensive Workplace Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy, which outlines our commitment to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members of the University community.
The policy explicitly states that the University will not tolerate, and is committed to preventing, all forms of:
- Workplace bullying
- Unlawful harassment
- Unlawful discrimination
Section 7 – Discrimination addresses the University’s obligations under relevant legislation, including the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), and affirms that all staff, students, and affiliates must be treated fairly and equitably regardless of personal characteristics such as race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religious belief.
This policy underpins the University's broader strategic commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of academic and professional life.
This policy was effective from the 8th of April 2024 and will be reviewed in April 2027.
Learn more about what's happening at the University:
News • 25 Oct 2016
Helping our Central Coast kids achieve their educational goals
A forum aimed at helping to bridge the regional skills gap by increasing equity in education will be held on the Central Coast at the end of October.
News • 17 Oct 2016
Regional students to benefit from UON grant success
The University of Newcastle has been awarded grants, to improve tertiary education pathways and success for students in regional and remote areas of Australia.
News • 14 Oct 2016
UON holds inaugural children's graduation
300 school students and their families from across the Hunter and Central Coast regions will attend the inaugural Children’s University Newcastle Graduation
News • 28 Sep 2016
Drawing the Global Access Map
New report highlights the challenges of comparing global data on widening participation
News • 15 Aug 2016
International symposium celebrates women's Day
The Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education co-hosted an international symposium in South Africa that coincided with National Women’s Day
News • 26 Jul 2016
CEEHE Visiting Scholar
Professor Jacqueline Stevenson from Sheffield Hallam University (UK) will be visiting the University of Newcastle (UON) at the end of August.
News • 26 Jul 2016
ECR Grants Announced
Successful applicants of the Early Career Researcher Development Fund have been announced.
News • 19 Jul 2016
NCSEHE 2016 Equity Fellows Programme
Applications for the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) Equity Fellows Programme are now open.
News • 27 Jun 2016
Latest issue of Journal released
The latest issue of the International Studies in Widening Participation (ISWP) Journal is now available.
News • 27 Jun 2016
Register to enhance enabling research
The PEPPR Register is a record of almost 1300 students who have completed an enabling program at the University of Newcastle from as far back as 1974.
News • 27 Jun 2016
Evidence of impact
A new national study has revealed the types of initiatives that help students from equity groups access, participate and complete university.
News • 24 Jun 2016
Literacy Apps Earn Nomination for Top Award
Literacy apps earn nomination for top award in the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs).
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.