SDG10
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
10.6 Measures against discrimination
10.6.2 Access to university track underrepresented groups applications
Measure and track applications and admissions of underrepresented (and potentially underrepresented) groups including ethnic minorities, low income students, non-traditional students, women, LGBT students, and disabled students, and newly settled refugee students.
Measure and track applications and admissions of underrepresented (and potentially underrepresented) groups including ethnic minorities, low income students, non-traditional students, women, LGBT students, and disabled students, and newly settled refugee students.
No. | Description | Evidence | ||||||||||||
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1. | UNIMAS student enrolment & graduates data provides a concise overview of the university's student body, encompassing key demographics, academic program distribution, gender ratios, ethnic diversity, and international student representation. This data aids in strategic planning, resource allocation, and understanding enrolment trends over time, serving as a valuable tool for university administrators and researchers. | |||||||||||||
2. | Recognizing the unique challenges faced by indigenous students (Orang Asli and Sarawak's Dayak, Iban, Bidayuh, and other groups), UNIMAS offers scholarships and financial aid specifically for students from these communities. These scholarships help reduce financial barriers and provide access to educational opportunities.UNIMAS participates in Malaysia's broader government initiative to provide financial aid to the B40 group (the bottom 40% of income earners), which supports many underrepresented students. | |||||||||||||
