Employer of choice for gender equality
UTS is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) employer of choice.
This citation recognises that UTS is actively committed to achieving gender equality in the workplace. The UTS WGEA Public Report for 2018 was submitted to the Agency in June 2018.
As part of setting the benchmark in best practice, the Agency recognised UTS's Research Equity Initiative as a leader in supporting academics and researchers with carer responsibilities and promoting gender equity in research.
Athena SWAN
UTS has been selected as one of 33 Australian universities and research organisations to participate in a pilot program to improve the promotion and retention of women and gender minorities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
The program will enable UTS to build upon our ongoing work to further promote gender equity and create an inclusive teaching and learning culture. You can get more information about the SAGE Athena SWAN Charter here. If you would like to speak to someone about the UTS Pilot contact Professor Elizabeth Sullivan, or Alicia Pearce, the Athena SWAN Project Coordinator
Women @ UTS
The Women @ UTS program provides an opportunity for all women employed at UTS – both academic and professional – to engage in networking and career enhancement opportunities. Forums and discussions with guest speakers are held throughout the year.
Stay informed by signing up to the Women@UTS network:
Women Researchers @ UTS Network
A network for academic women with regular meetings, forums and workshops concentrating on research and career-related issues. Contact Priya Burgess for further information.