The two universities have become the first in Australia to earn the prestigious, globally recognised Athena Swan Silver Award.

“Our work doesn’t stop here”: Newcastle now eligible to apply for Silver accreditation after earning two more Cygnet Awards for action on supporting carers and improving workload equity.

The University of Newcastle has taken action to ensure the fair, equitable and transparent allocation of work.

The University of Newcastle has embedded entitlements into the enterprise bargaining agreement, alongside other policy changes.

This award recognises progress made towards closing the gap in disadvantage at the University.

Read about the University’s actions to improve institution-wide Indigenous cultural competency.

The university used targeted recruitment strategies and career development programs to attract, retain and progress more women and Indigenous staff.

The University of Newcastle conducted targeted recruitment and school outreach programs to grow the pipeline of women and Indigenous people in STEM.

The University of Newcastle tackles barriers in career development support.

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Determined to shift the dial, the University of Newcastle used a targeted recruitment strategy to boost women’s and Indigenous staff representation in key areas. Here, they recount their successes, learnings and next steps.