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.
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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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- Student News
- Social Affairs
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 -
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Swinburne’s Bwe Thay appointed as Deputy Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission
Precisely 11 years after his arrival in Australia on 9 September 2009, Migrant Program Coordinator at Swinburne Bwe Thay has been appointed by the Victorian Government as the Deputy Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC).
Thursday 24 September 2020 -
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A lifeline in remote learning for Migrant English Students
Swinburne’s Student Success Coaches are supporting migrant and refugee students studying english language courses.Thursday 28 May 2020 -
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Providing free meals for our international and local students
Swinburne and the Sikh community in Victoria have come together to provide free meals for our studentsThursday 21 May 2020 -
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Opinion: It’s time to strengthen our connection to others
An opinion piece by Helen Kapalos, Swinburne’s inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow for Multicultural Engagement.Tuesday 28 April 2020 -
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Supporting transgender and gender diverse students at Swinburne
Gender diversity support group, Gender Agenda, is supporting the LGBTIQ+ community at Swinburne.Tuesday 04 February 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.