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Talk | Monday 16 September | 12 - 1pm | Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building

Ahead of the US presidential election, as the world faces the possibility of Trump 2.0, this event discusses the societal impact of the presence and absence of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Host, Verity Firth, Vice-President, Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, will be joined by former BBC foreign affairs correspondent, journalist and author Nick Bryant, UC Law San Francisco's Chief Diversity Officer, Mario Lopez, and Frances Voon, Executive Manager of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law.

Organised by EDI in the Division of Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement.

Panel Discussion | Monday 16 September | 10 - 11am | Galleries, John Niland Scientia Building and Online

This Speak Out session will delve into the complex and pressing issue of forced migration, through a conversation with members of �鶹��madou's Justice Inclusion Access (JINA) community.

You'll hear from people in the �鶹��madou community with lived experience of forced migration, fostering a deeper understanding of their stories.

The panel will be chaired by Madeline Gleeson and feature Dr Parisa Glass, Abang Anade Othow, Sherine Al Shallah and Frances Voon.

Join online or in person. 

Speak Out is a content series that provides a platform for people to share their own experiences with injustices. It calls on the community to become active bystanders and aims to foster a culture of allyship within the �鶹��madou community.

The Speak Out series is part of the Be A Better Human campaign, which encourages our community to do more when it comes to understanding, preventing and responding to disrespectful behaviours.

Organised by EDI in the Division of Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement.

Showcase and Q&A | Monday 16 September | 9 - 11am | Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building

Join us as �鶹��madou educators who teach inclusively present their work at this showcase, followed by a Q&A session. The showcase is a unique opportunity for the �鶹��madou teaching community and others to learn about different inclusive technologies and practices and how to incorporate them into their teaching and learning to make them more accessible. 

Inclusive Education comprises practices that make teaching and learning more accessible to all students. It is framed by the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to increase the accessibility of tertiary education to a wider population of students.

The quick style format of this event will enable you to hear from a diverse range of speakers from across different areas of the University. 

Organised by the �鶹��madou Arts, Design & Architecture (School of Education) and the Disability Innovation Institute �鶹��madou.

Panel Discussion | Monday 16 September | 2 - 3.30pm | Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building

Floods, fires and other climate related crises are becoming more regular occurrences. Yet, when we talk about disaster preparedness and community resilience, disability is often overlooked or misrepresented. 

Join us as we gather experts to spark discussion into disability and natural disasters. Tackling issues of inclusion, representation and empowerment, our speakers will share their experiences and insights on this important topic, encouraging further discussion within the wider community. 

This hybrid event will feature closed captions online and AUSLAN interpreters. A recording and transcript will be made available after the event.

Organised by the  and the .

Community Stall | Monday 16 September | 10am - 2pm | Library Walkway, �鶹��madou Kensington

Many people with non-Anglo names face stigma and discrimination, often feeling alienated in everyday situations. Whether it’s in the coffee line, during class, or seeing a red underline under their name, marked as ‘incorrectly spelled’, we see how some names – and people – are made to feel different. This type of subtle micro-aggression can make anyone feel excluded. 

This activation, “My Name is…”, aims to decolonise our understanding of names and start conversations to create a space where everyone feels seen and heard.

Share your story or dive into the experiences of others. Let’s celebrate the rich diversity here at �鶹��madou.   

“My Name is…” is part of the ADA Stories: Reimagining Inclusion on Campus project, an initiative that aims to make �鶹��madou a more inclusive place. 

No registration needed.

Organised by �鶹��madou Arts, Design & Architecture.

Talk and Workshop | Monday 16 September | 1.30 - 3pm | Science Theatre, �鶹��madou Kensington

Join artist Michelle Teear at the exhibition Future in Focus: Contemporary Alumnae Artists in the Science Theatre, as she discusses her practice as a queer disabled artist working in egg tempera.

She’ll explore how she uses the controlled act of mark making in painting to connect with deeper conversations on her identity, why she visits remote landscapes as a way to isolate her sense of identity from social discourse, and how this contributes to broader conversations on inclusiveness and removing limitations of stereotypes.

Michelle will delve into how she began working as a painter that is allergic to paint. She’ll then uncover her ritual of making paint using earth pigments through a workshop, where you can learn how to make your own natural paint. 

Image: © Michelle Teear

Organised by �鶹��madou Art Collection.

Social painting event | Wednesday 18 September | 10am - 4pm | Courtyard, Paddington Campus

Take a break from your routine and join us for a chill day of painting, music, and good vibes in the Courtyard! We’re providing everything you need to unleash your creativity—paints, brushes, easels, and canvases will all be available.

To keep the good vibes going, we'll have a DJ playing live music to create the perfect backdrop for your artistic endeavours. There will also be a free BBQ provided to keep you energised as you create your masterpiece!

This is a free event, open to everyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing day of painting and music. Bring your friends or come solo - we can't wait to see what you can do!

Organised by Arc.

Clubs event | Wednesday 18 September | 11am - 3pm | Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad Lawn)

Get ready for the biggest Clubs Takeover yet! As part of Diversity Festival, we're doubling the fun by featuring 10 amazing clubs. This special edition of Clubs Takeover is all about celebrating the rich diversity of our student body!

Join us on the Quad, where our vibrant societies will be taking over to host a variety of fun and engaging activities. This is your chance to explore a variety of cultures, meet new people, and celebrate the unique experiences that make our community so special.

Enjoy a day filled with exciting activities and free food. Whether you're a regular at Clubs Takeover or a first-timer, this event is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the spirit of the Diversity Festival and connect with fellow students.

Want to register as a society for this event? Apply  by telling us how your club champions diversity at �鶹��madou!

Organised by Arc.

Social event | Wednesday 18 September | 6 - 7pm | Main room, Roundhouse

We are inviting �鶹��madou singles to put their hearts on the line to find love with our live dating show. As the audience, you get to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. There will be free drinks provided for the first 100 spectators to arrive, so get in quick before they're gone!

This event is for people aged 18+ only and is free for Arc Members.

Organised by Arc.

Workshop | Wednesday 18 September | 11am - 2pm | Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad Lawn)

Join us for an inclusive paint your own art workshop! Attendees can create their own art in a paint-and-sip style setting, with options to paint on canvas, tote bags, or magnets, all while surrounded by inspiring artworks. 

Our pop-up art gallery is not just an exhibition; it will strive to be a purposeful celebration of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. By highlighting underrepresented voices, we foster a sense of community and creativity, ensuring all attendees feel valued and inspired. 

No registration needed. 

Organised by �鶹��madou Women’s Collective. 

Performance and Presentations | Wednesday 18 September | 3 - 5pm | Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building

What happens when you combine LGBTQIA+ research expertise with generative AI and improv comedy? During this event, you will witness a professional comedian improvising short research talks based on slides created using generative AI and prompts taken from the work of �鶹��madou staff and students. Following each hilarious improvised presentation, the real authors of the work will describe the actual details of their research. In doing so, the researchers will help us to uncover important questions about the (in)ability of generative AI to represent LGBTQIA+ realities in nuanced ways.

Organised by the �鶹��madou Community of Practice for Inclusive Research with Queer and Trans People, and People with Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics (COPQTI).

Interactive and Collaborative Art | Wednesday 18 September | 4 - 6pm | Foyer, John Niland Scientia Building

The Peer Connections Team have carefully curated a space for exploring how we connect. Join us in Connections, an interactive and collaborative art piece that revolves around one key theme: human connections and how we make them.

Sweet and savoury snacks and a tea station will be provided, so drop by, contribute to any or all three of the pieces and join us in igniting broader conversations about how we can foster a more inclusive society over a bite and a warm drink after a day of study and work.

Organised by the Peer Connections Team in the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Student Success Division.

Talk | Wednesday 18 September | 11am - 12pm | Galleries, John Niland Scientia Building

How does the intersectionality of diverse cultures, sexualities, sexes and genders impact ageing across the life course?

Intersectionality is the idea that people have multiple parts to their identity - such as race, gender, or social class - and that these parts can overlap to create unique experiences, especially when it comes to facing challenges or discrimination.

Ageing in Colour aims to share experiences and raise awareness regarding the impact of intersectionality on ageing and older people. This event will explore how intersectionality contributes to inequitable ageing experiences, particularly in areas like dementia, health care quality, aged care, and social issues such as isolation and ageism.

This event will include international perspectives from , a pround Two-Spirit, Métis, Certified Registered Nurse from Vancouver, Canada. Jessy is Lead of the Indigenous Sex and Gender Team (Vancouver Coastal Health), Director of Two-Spirit Health with the Community Based Research Centre and Advisory Member at the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity (University of British Columbia).

Organised by �鶹��madou Ageing Futures Institute.

Community Stall | Wednesday 18 September | 10am - 2pm | Library Walkway, �鶹��madou Kensington

Many people with non-Anglo names face stigma and discrimination, often feeling alienated in everyday situations. Whether it’s in the coffee line, during class, or seeing a red underline under their name, marked as ‘incorrectly spelled’, we see how some names – and people – are made to feel different. This type of subtle micro-aggression can make anyone feel excluded. 

This activation, “My Name is…”, aims to decolonise our understanding of names and start conversations to create a space where everyone feels seen and heard.

Share your story or dive into the experiences of others. Let’s celebrate the rich diversity here at �鶹��madou.   

“My Name is…” is part of the ADA Stories: Reimagining Inclusion on Campus project, an initiative that aims to make �鶹��madou a more inclusive place. 

No registration needed. 

Organised by �鶹��madou Arts, Design & Architecture.

Musical performance | Wednesday 18 September | 12 - 12.30pm | Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad Lawn)

Celebrating cultural harmony through music and art!

Join AvaZan for a unique musical experience that celebrates cultural diversity. This Sydney-based group of female musicians will blend traditional and contemporary sounds from the Middle East and beyond, creating a vibrant and unifying performance.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience their soulful music and celebrate multicultural harmony. 

No registration needed. 

Choir performance | Wednesday 18 September | 12.30 - 1pm | Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad Lawn)

myEnglish Choir is a choral ensemble consisting of international students who are music and language enthusiasts.This performance is the culmination of the choir’s collaborative work on a short program, which aims to bring together �鶹��madou students, staff and the wider community through music, create harmony, encourage inclusion through diversity and strengthen a sense of belonging to �鶹��madou.

myEnglish Choir will perform a program of well-known popular songs, resounding with hope, peace, inspiration and love. All the myEnglish Choir members, including the vocal coach, Emma Davison, are current �鶹��madou students.       

No registration needed. 

Stall | Wednesday 18 September | 11am - 2pm | Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad Lawn)

Explore neurodiversity at �鶹��madou with the Diversified project! Build your own sensory profile, learn about neurodivergence, discover the accommodations and support available to you, and grab a Sunflower Invisible Disability Lanyard. Plus, find out how you can join our community of neurodivergent staff and students making �鶹��madou a more inclusive place for everyone.

Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or an ally, this is your chance to connect, learn, and help create a more inclusive �鶹��madou.

No registration needed. 

Craft stall | Wednesday 18 September | 11am - 2pm | Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad Lawn)

Join us on the Helen Maguire (Quad) Lawn to claim your free bucket hat and make it truly yours by adding patches and badges.

Our second year of What's Your Superpower? is to raise awareness for Neurodiversity and Mental Health.

Laugh with us, talk about allyship and spend some time in our picnic circle. Bring your favorite snacks, relax, and soak in the positivity (and sunshine!)

No registration needed. 

Social event | Wednesday 18 September | 10am - 12pm | Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building

Students are invited to join a collaboration between 5 engineering student societies, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community at �鶹��madou and connecting queer students to the wider engineering industry.

There will be speeches and a panel with speakers from a range of companies, followed by networking and morning tea.

Organised by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Society (CEVSOC).

Stall | Wednesday 18 September | 11am - 2pm | Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad Lawn)

Fun Meets Awareness! 🌈

Decode cool visual clues and dive into thought-provoking trivia. Challenge yourself, learn something new, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community at �鶹��madou!

Best of all, enjoy an abundant supply of enamel rainbow badges, stickers, and wristbands, available for all attendees.

No registration needed.

Organised by �鶹��madou Business School EDI Student Reps.

Social sport tournament | Friday 20 September | 9am - 4pm | �鶹��madou Village Green

Join us for a fun day at this friendly racket sports competition. The event will be a doubles tournament, so you can enter as a team or pair up with new friends on the day!

The games will be played in 2-hour blocks. Rackets and all necessary equipment will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm! Between matches, refuel with a free BBQ; plus, exciting prizes are up for grabs!

Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, this tournament is all about having a great time. 

A draw will be made once registration closes. Each sport will have its own draw, and you will receive this via email.

We can't wait to see you on the court! 

Organised by Arc.

Panel Discussion | Friday 20 September | 10am - 12pm | The Galleries, John Niland Scientia Building

Mosaic of Cultures: Celebrating Unity in Diversity aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures within our university community and create an environment where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated.

The event will feature a panel discussion with AGSM MBA students as panellists, followed by an open Q&A with the audience and closing with a networking brunch. The panel discussion will provide �鶹��madou undergraduates with a platform to engage with our diverse cohort and gain an understanding of different working styles, cultures, and opportunities available around the world.

Organised by AGSM Student Association.