Societal impact

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ has a responsibility to contribute positively to the community through research, education and practice. See how we are making a difference.
Community engagement
Community guides our mission. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's strategic programs and partnerships drive our integrated and innovative approach, fostering positive outcomes locally and globally.
Volunteering
Volunteering and contributing back to the community are core values of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ. Whether it’s contributing to clubs and societies or community programs to overseas volunteering, our students continue to give back.Â
The Institute for Global DevelopmentÂ
As part of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, IGD is achieving real change by supporting the work of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ researchers on international and local projects across disciplines.Â
Gateway Admission Pathway and Program (GAPP)
By combining an educational outreach program with an equitable admission pathway, GAPP supports underrepresented students to access and succeed at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ.
Nura Gili Centre for Indigenous Programs
In the mid-1980s, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ established one of the first bespoke programs for Indigenous students in NSW. The Nura Gili Centre was later established in the centre of campus as the central hub for Indigenous education at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ. Â
Centre for Ideas
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Centre for Ideas presents a thought-provoking program of event and digital content, providing the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ community with access to global thought leaders, and sharing our University experts with the world.