Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Week 2024

About the week

After its successful launch last year, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Week continues to deliver an assortment of events that allow staff and students across our campus to explore and celebrate the diversity of our community. We aim to foster inclusive practices in our learning environments and work spaces through various fun and educational events.

  • Date

    2 - 7 September 2024

  • Time

    Assorted throughout the week

  • Venue

    Malaysia campus

List of events

Monday, 2 September 2024

DGSS Research Showcase: Omissions and Opportunities

Speakers: Dr Joseph Goh, Dr Sharon A Bong and Dr Herbary Cheung.

Venue: Library (Room 7103 and Zoom)

Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Women's Leadership and Challenges Forum

Speakers: Shim Yok Lam, Professor Rofina Yasmin and Professor Emerita Tan Sri Dr Mazlan Othman.

Venue: Auditorium 2 (Building 6, Level 1) and Zoom

Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Lonely, Not Alone

Agenda: Booth activities (Open to all Monash University Malaysia staff and students.)

Venue: Foyer

Time: 10am - 4pm

Enhancing Friendship Skills Through Metaphoric Cards

Speaker: Evelyn Lee, Counsellor (Open to all Monash University Malaysia staff and students.)

Venue: Tutorial Room 6212

Time: 12pm - 1.30pm

Artwork Showcase by Dato Lat and Jai Hassan and MUHIBAH Exhibition

Speakers: Dato Lat and Jai Hassan.

Venue: Library foyer and Exhibition Room, TATU (Building 7)

Time: 10am - 5pm

Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Lonely, Not Alone

Agenda: Booth activities (Open to all Monash University Malaysia staff and students.)

Venue: Foyer

Time: 10am - 4pm

Music therapy: Transforming Emotions Through Songwriting

Speaker: Sandra Cheah - Counsellor and Music Therapist

Venue: Tutorial Room 6402

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Physical Monash: New Perspectives

Agenda: Booth Activities by Monash University Malaysia students

Venue: The Porch

Time: 11am - 4pm

United in Diversity - Community Champions for Disability Rights

Speaker: Dato Ahmad Farouk Musa

Venue: Room 7103, Library

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Artwork Showcase by Dato Lat and Jai Hassan and MUHIBAH Exhibition

Venue: Library Foyer and TATU Exhibition Room, Building 7.

Time: 10am - 5pm

Thursday, 5 September 2024

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Week 2024: A Celebration for All

Highlights:

1. Embracing Cultures and Communities in Transition

2. Sounds of Malaysia

Venue: Auditorium 1
Time: 1pm - 3pm

“Scenes of Monash Life” by Dato Lat and Jai Hassan

Venue: Auditorium 1 (Building 6, Level 1)

Artwork Showcase by Dato Lat and Jai Hassan and MUHIBAH Exhibition

Venue: Auditorium 1 (Building 6, Level 1)

Time: 10am - 5pm

Friday, 6 September 2024

Inclusivity Night: A Reverie

Community event - Open to all Monash University Malaysia communities

Venue: Auditorium 2/Sky Terrace
Time: 6pm - 10pm

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Respect @ Monash

This initiative offers us a profound insight on what it means to be a respectful member of the Monash community.

Inclusive Toilets

Inclusive toilets aim to provide a safe, comfortable, and private space for everyone regardless of how they identify.

Understanding Gender Inclusivity in Malaysia

Exclusively for the Monash community, there are modules aimed at enhancing awareness regarding the importance of respecting and appreciating individuals with different gender expressions in Malaysia.