UNSW is celebrating its seventh consecutive Mardi Gras with a range of events to show your pride on campus and beyond.
One of Sydney’s most iconic events, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival, is taking place now, between 18 February and 3 March 2024.
At UNSW, we have proudly achieved Gold Employer status for the last three years in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark on LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion. As part of our commitment to building and promoting an inclusive and diverse culture at the University, we are proud to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community at the festival each year.
The Division of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) has teamed up with Arc again this year to offer a range of inclusive events and activities you can get involved with.
What’s on
Show your pride and allyship by joining us at these inclusive celebrations:
Pride on the Quad
Wednesday 21 February | 12pm–2pm | Helen Maguire Lawn, Kensington campus
Join us at the Helen Maguire Lawn (Quad) to come together as a community and show your pride on campus. We’ll be showcasing the work of UNSW queer researchers, plus you can make your own pronoun badge, paint your messages of pride and allyship, grab a special edition Pride Lion t-shirt at our charity sale, enjoy free food and more!
No registration needed
Queer Voices in Policy: Shaping Our Futures at UNSW and Beyond
Friday 23 February | 12pm–1.30pm | Tyree Energy Technology
This panel discussion from the Student Representative Council's Queer Collective centres on the intersection of queer identity and policymaking at UNSW. Students, policymakers and advocates will come together to explore how policies directly impact the LGBTQIA+ community on campus.
Pride Cup
Friday 1 March | 11am | Village Green, Kensington campus
Are you ready to play with pride at our second Pride Cup? Arc Sport is hosting this friendly day of social sport with netball and touch football competitions, plus free food, drag shows, music and good vibes. All skill levels are welcome. Register in a team or as an individual to join the fun.
Mardi Gras [Viewing] Party
Saturday 2 March | 6pm–9pm | UNSW Art & Design (Paddington)
Beat the crowds and watch the parade celebrations on our big screen! Join us at UNSW Paddington, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Oxford Street festivities, for live queer entertainment, drinks and food, and to soak up the pride vibes from the best seats in the house.
More ways to be involved
Show your pride online
New virtual meeting backgrounds and email signatures are available to download now from the Brand Hub.
Flying the pride flag
For the duration of the festival, the Progress Pride Flag is flying at Clancy Auditorium and the rainbow edition of our mascot, Clancy the Lion, will take pride of place at John Niland Scientia. UNSW’s social media logos will also incorporate the flag design across our channels.
The Basser Steps have been refreshed to reflect the Progress Pride Flag. Join us at the Helen Maguire Lawn for Pride on the Quad on Wednesday 21 February to get your selfies with the new steps design.
Training
The ally@UNSW Network is a network of students and staff who are committed to being allies to the LGBTQIA+ community at UNSW. Find an ally@UNSW.
Want to become an ally@UNSW? Free and inclusive training is available now. Register for an upcoming training workshop.
Volunteer opportunities
We’re looking for volunteers to be part of the team behind the scenes at events this year. Find out more and register.
Beyond the festival, support and resources are always available to our community. For more information, visit the EDI website.
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