
Cultural diversity
Swinburne is a global culturally diverse and inclusive University. Learn about our charter and objectives of cultural diversity, our cultural events, projects and milestones.
At Swinburne, we cultivate and respect the strength that difference and cultural diversity creates.
Through our Charter of Cultural Diversity, our diverse community and the many cultural events we host each year, Swinburne continues to be a role model for multicultural excellence.
Swinburne was the first university in Australia to launch a Charter of Cultural Diversity. It reaffirms and extends acknowledgement and respect for the many cultures that make up the Swinburne community.
The Charter is underpinned by a set of Cultural Objectives, with initiatives in the areas of Culture and Capability, Teaching and Learning, Research and Development, Engagement and International Collaboration.
Charter of Cultural Diversity [PDF 1.1MB]
This Charter reaffirms and extends this acknowledgement and respect to the many cultures that make up Swinburne’s diverse community.
Cultural Diversity Objectives [PDF 3.56MB]
This document outlines the general principles set out in the charter and translates these principles into specific objectives to provide academic and organisational direction.
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Our approach to cultural diversity
Learn why Swinburne became the first university in Australia to launch a Charter of Cultural Diversity.
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Our diverse community and events
Learn more about our diverse community and the many cultural events we host throughout the year.
Community engagements and achievements
We are working on many projects to improve the integration of cultural diversity across our university community. Learn about these as well as the achievements and awards we have received so far.
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- Social Affairs
Swinburne researcher honoured for services to multicultural communities
Criminology expert, Dr Stephane Shepherd, has been awarded the 2020 Victorian Multicultural Award for Excellence in Justice
Wednesday 23 December 2020 -
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Swinburne reflects on a year of reconciliation
With the leadership of the Moondani Toombadool Centre, Swinburne continues to progress reconciliation through engagement, leadership and innovation
Thursday 17 December 2020 -
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Swinburne partners with Avanade Australia to help close gender gap in STEM
Avanade’s Women in STEM scholarships at Swinburne aim to inspire women and equip them with the skills needed for the future of work.
Tuesday 15 December 2020 -
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Increasing the pool of women in professional and academic areas in the tertiary sector
The inaugural WATTLE (Women ATTaining LEadership) Alumnae Symposium was held online showcasing two topical themes: Leading in a Changing Landscape and Compassionate Leadership.
Monday 14 December 2020 -
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Swinburne’s Professor Bronwyn Fox awarded prestigious science medal
Professor Bronwyn Fox has been awarded the 2020 Medal for Excellence in Scientific Research from the Royal Society of Victoria
Wednesday 11 November 2020 -
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Celebrating Swinburne World Kitchen 2020
Swinburne World Kitchen was held virtually for the first time to celebrate connectedness, culture and deliciously diverse food from all over the world.
Friday 16 October 2020 -
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Swinburne Welcome Scholarship paves new opportunities for students
Swinburne Architecture student and Welcome Scholarship recipient Neda Alemzadeh has earned a graduate role at Rail Projects Victoria.
Thursday 08 October 2020
Our commitment in action
At Swinburne, we care deeply about fostering inclusion through action which is why we provide support services, training and advice to our students and staff.
Students can access a range of health and wellbeing resources including the asylum seeker and refugee support services or spiritual care facilities.
Staff members can build cultural mindfulness through our Cultural Competency Training Program. To learn more about this course, please contact inclusion@swinburne.edu.au.
Contact the Diversity and Inclusion team at Swinburne
If you have any feedback or questions about our cultural diversity approach, charter or events, email us today: inclusion@swinburne.edu.au.