Respect

Respectful engagement with our communities and partners is core to UQ's mission to deliver for the public good. We recognise that respect is underpinned by awareness, understanding and honesty.

Consequently, we will:

  • build a more inclusive and respectful culture by providing opportunities for all our staff and students to learn about and understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, cultures, histories and rights
  • demonstrate respect through our actions, listening to and acknowledging the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • learn about, engage in and celebrate the continuing contributions made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australian and global society
  • be honest, promoting truth-telling about our nation's history and challenging intolerance
  • lead, sharing knowledge and experiences of our challenges, mistakes and successes to create lasting change.

Focus areas

  • Ensure reconciliation is business as usual through the successful development and implementation of our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and support the continued development of Indigenous excellence as defined by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 
  • Nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that aligns with the University's values, celebrates diversity and drives excellence.
  • Connect the strengths and leadership of our comprehensive discipline profile to deliver mission-driven research aligned with industry, government and community priorities.

Recent achievements

Download UQ's Stretch RAP Plan (PDF, 6.9 MB) for a complete timeline of actions and achievements.

Case study

Driving a vehicle for reconciliation through proactive repatriation and provenance research

The University of Queensland has reaffirmed and centralised its dedication to the provenance research and repatriation of Australian Indigenous Ancestral Remains and significant cultural heritage materials currently under the institution's care. This commitment stems from a recognition of the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous peoples and a firm belief in the ethical imperative to right these wrongs.

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