The Faculty of Engineering is committed to cultivating a culture of collective responsibility through accountable leadership, transparent communication and collegial collaboration, while building a more diverse and inclusive Engineering community that values and supports all staff and students and maximises the impact of our work.
Attracting a diverse cohort of staff and students which reflects our community enables us to better contribute to society through our education and research. With this in mind, the Faculty of Engineering is working to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as core to our success.
1st in GO8 universities for most female or non-binary Engineering students
Source: Engineers Australia, 2022
30% female or non-binary undergraduate students in 2025
Compared to 18% Australian national average. (Engineers Australia, 2022)
36% female or non-binary Engineering postgraduate students in 2025
Compared to 20% Australian national average. (Engineers Australia, 2022)
We cultivate a culture of collective responsibility by embedding accountability, responsibility and collegiality in everything we do. Our leaders champion the values of collective ownership and make decisions through thoughtful and intentional consultation. We provide staff with skill development opportunities and decision-making strategies to enhance a culture of collective perspective and accountability.
We actively recruit and support staff from underrepresented groups through targeted recruitment, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment in which all voices are valued, ensuring equitable opportunities for career growth and leadership.
We are broadening our higher degree by research students’ career pathways by offering a range of opportunities to support different career paths across academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. Students will have access to leadership development programs designed to enhance their ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, tackle complex challenges, and drive innovation across diverse sectors.
The Faculty of Engineering works closely with the rest of the University to create and support a high performing, diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.
The Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program works to change policies and practices at the University of Sydney to build a more inclusive environment for our staff and students. After receiving the Bronze Institutional Athena Swan Award in 2019, the SAGE team is working towards Silver and Gold Awards.
Being named a 'Platinum Employer' at the Australian LGBTQ Awards several years in a row, which recognises Australia's top organisations for inclusion based on the results of the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
Launching the One Sydney, Many People 2021-2024 Strategy: a commitment to a stronger and more accountable partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and our broader community.
Launching the 2019-24 Disability Inclusion Action Plan to ensure the inclusion of people with disability at the University.
Launching the 2032 Strategy, which articulates our vision that our community will be more diverse and inclusive, helping us all to shape a positive future.
