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SAGE pathway to Athena Swan

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University of Technology Sydney earns fifth SAGE Cygnet Award for supporting flexible and inclusive work practices

UTS addressed policy consistency and awareness to ensure all staff could access workplace flexibility and progress their careers, regardless of gender or other characteristics.
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Australian National University achieves it’s first SAGE Cygnet Award for Action on Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response

This Cygnet Award earned by ANU reflects more than five years of evidence-based reform to challenging harmful attitudes and improve institutional responses.
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June SAGE Update: New board members, establishing our MRI and TAFE advisory committees

Q2 SAGE Update from CEO, Dr Janin Bredehoeft: “Three new board members, established two co-design advisory groups, and officially launched the co-design phase of our new accreditation programs.”

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