We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.
Our Indigenous strategy outlines our commitment to creating higher education and leadership opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and valuing Indigenous culture.
We offer a range of initiatives to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples who dream of studying with us, including:
Our services and facilities also include study spaces, academic workshops, ongoing tuition and accommodation support, as well as mentoring and other networks for new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students settling into university life.
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The Indigenous Strategy and Services portfolio of the University of Sydney emphatically endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supported the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice to Parliament.
With the referendum defeated on 14 October, the Indigenous Strategy and Services portfolio reflects on the University's ongoing commitment to valuing, respecting and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's knowledges and cultures.
"In many ways at the University, we say YES every day, particularly through our unwavering commitment to the One Sydney, Many People Strategy, affirming our dedication to inclusivity, diversity and the collective wellbeing of our community," said Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services)
"We say YES to Indigenous research and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being – all of which shape us as a uniquely Australian world-class University."
The latest news from our Indigenous community
Members
| Position | Member/s |
|---|---|
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy & Services) (Chair) | Professor Reuben Bolt |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous (Academic) | Vacant |
| Executive Director (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy & Services) | Alix Evans |
| 2 x Indigenous Academic Staff | Associate Professor Michael Doyle; Professor of Practice, Teela Reid |
| 2x Indigenous Professional Staff | Jane Stanley, Director Gadigal Centre; Jeremy Heathcote, First Nations Engagement Lead, FMH |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) | Andrea Strachan |
| Vice-Provost (as nominee for Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost) | Professor Susan Rowland |
| Executive Strategic Advisor (as nominee for Vice-Chancellor and Principal) | Daniela Jozic |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (or nominee) | Sam Liston |
| Vice President (External Engagement) | Kirsten Andrews |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Leadership) | Professor Lucy Marshall |
Subject matter experts will be invited to participate where deemed appropriate.
We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.