Celebrating diversity

Diversity is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. At FBE, we proudly celebrate the diversity excellence of staff and students. Here are some of their stories.

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FBE/MBSL Deans’ Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards

Established in 2022, FBE/MBSL Deans’ Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to further the strategic objectives of FBE’s diversity and inclusion agenda.

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Celebrating LGBTIQA+ research at the University of Melbourne

Launched at the Science Gallery on IDAHOBIT, 17 May 2023, this video project features stories from University of Melbourne staff and students who work on LGBTIQA+ related research and contribute to a more inclusive world. Meet some of the inspiring people across the University’s faculties in this engaging video produced by Greta Robernstone, documentary maker and digital content producer at the Melbourne Law School.

Tolulope (Tolu) Akinbiyi

Tolulope (Tolu) Akinbiyi

Tolu is a Bachelor of Commerce student and an inaugural student representative of the FBE/MBSL Joint D&I Committee. Having joined SAMM – the Students’ Association of Management and Marketing – in her first semester, she serves as a member of its executive committee. Tolu is also actively involved in the university community beyond the FBE, as a member of UMSU’s Bla(c)k Collective and the German Club Executive Committee.

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Mitch Hibbens

Mitch Hibbens

Mitch Hibbens is a queer Wiradjuri person living in Wiradjuri country and working with the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership. He is currently the program director for the MURRA Indigenous Business Masterclass Program and an associate lecturer.

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Norton Hills

Norton Hills

Norton Hills is a part-time student at Melbourne Business School and an inaugural student representative of the FBE/MBSL Joint D&I Committee, and an active participant in several MBS clubs. Norton’s strong network of LGBTQIA+ friends and allies has connected him with students from a variety of backgrounds.

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Dr. Mehrdokht (Medo) Pournader

Dr. Mehrdokht (Medo) Pournader

Medo is a Faculty of Business and Economics senior lecturer and senior academic adviser, is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She actively serves on the FBE/MBSL Joint Diversity and Inclusion Committee and leads a committee working group on improving faculty support for LGBTQIA+ students and staff.

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