Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS) values diversity and aims to be an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work and study. 

We embrace the University of Wollongong’s commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and recognise that our continued excellence in research, education and community engagement can only be achieved by attracting and retaining a socially diverse and inclusive collective of staff and students.

To create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for all staff and students in the faculty and to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard, EIS has committed to the EDI goals described below.

Goal 1

EIS has procedures and policies that promote equitable decision-making, where staff and student diversity is welcomed.

Goal 2

EIS is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups (including women; gender, sex and sexuality diverse people; Indigenous people and people living with disability).

Goal 3

EIS is an inclusive faculty where leaders are active in the campaign for equity, diversity and inclusion.

Goal 4

EIS offers an empathetic, welcoming and caring workplace culture, where the wellbeing of all staff and students forms the foundation for performance and success.

We acknowledge that country for Aboriginal peoples is an interconnected set of ancient and sophisticated relationships. The University of Wollongong spreads across many interrelated Aboriginal countries that are bound by this sacred landscape, and intimate relationship with that landscape since creation.

From Sydney to the Southern Highlands, to the South Coast. From the fresh water to bitter water to salt. From city to urban to rural.

The University of Wollongong acknowledges the custodianship of the Aboriginal peoples of this place and space that has kept alive the relationships between all living things. The University acknowledges the devastating impact of colonialisation on our campuses’ footprint and commit ourselves to truth-telling, healing and education.