Cultivating an anti-racist campus culture

In the higher education sector, our diversity is our strength, with half of our staff and students born overseas and over 40 per cent coming from non-English language backgrounds.

Despite this rich tapestry of cultures, universities can still be places where racist conduct and practices occur. 

Our keynote speaker Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, will share his perspective on the higher education sector's role in combating racism, and discuss the historic anti-racism study at universities. 

Following his address, Giridharan Sivaraman will join a panel discussion with Professor Robynne Quiggin, Professor Kylie Readman, Glen Babington and Dr. Elaine Laforteza (moderator).

Together, they will explore the role UTS is playing in driving anti-racism efforts both on and off campus and discuss the necessary steps universities must take to foster an environment of pride and belonging for all.