Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Faculty of Engineering
At the faculty of Engineering, we recognise that diversity has helped make us the champion faculty we are today. We want to ensure faculty is inclusive and supportive of everyone, including people of diverse genders, sexualities and abilities, and from varied cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Promoting gender equality and equity
Engineering is for everyone. We have various programs and initiatives to support female engineers.
Peer mentoring programs
Through the Peer Mentoring Programs, we help students/staff form a community, and learn through the experiences of others and expand their social circles.
Women in Engineering Scholarships
The Women in Engineering Scholarships celebrate the success of high achieving female students who choose to pursue a career in engineering.
STEMM Women Academic Network
This network, chaired by Prof. Belinda Gabbe, gives women academics more opportunities to form new connections and secure mentorships within Monash.
Disability support services
Monash offers many support programs for staff and students with disabilities, ongoing medical conditions and mental health challenges. We also make reasonable workplace adjustments to enable staff and students with impairments to thrive. We offer support to make Engineering and Engineering education accessible to all.
Backing the LGBTIQ+ community
We stand behind a range of university-wide initiatives that empower the LGBTIQ community. These include the Ally Network, Monash Queer Leaders scholarship and Queer 101 training.
Athena SWAN
Monash is a proud recipient of the Bronze Athena SWAN award. With several faculty members on the Athena SWAN committee, we help the university implement its current Action Plan. This focuses on attracting, retaining and progressing women in STEMM, developing an inclusive workplace culture and improving diversity beyond gender.
