Carnegie
The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification allows universities to showcase their commitment to the communities they serve and share innovative practices across the sector. This globally recognized framework encourages continuous improvement and provides a platform for institutions to demonstrate impact, leadership, and collaboration.
Hear from Verity Firth, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Social Justice and Inclusion at The University of Technology Sydney, about the benefits of the Carnegie Classification and the Carnegie Community of Practice.
In 2024, Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) became the first institutions outside North America to receive the Carnegie Elective Classification in Community Engagement. Their success demonstrates how Australian universities are advancing a distinctly local model of engagement, grounded in reciprocity, inclusion, and measurable social benefit.
Seeking Nominations: Carnegie National Advisory Committee (NAC)
We’re inviting expressions of interest from leaders, practitioners, researchers, community partners and sector advocates to join the National Advisory Committee for the Network for Community Engagement and Carnegie Classification Australia.
The NAC plays a vital role in shaping national strategy, strengthening sector collaboration, and championing community engagement across Australian higher education.
If you’re passionate about engaged scholarship, civic purpose and building stronger university–community partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: 6 February 2026
Submit via email: carnegie@engagementaustralia.org.au