Smarter infrastructure for a changing world

We focus on developing innovative solutions to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of urban systems and infrastructure. This multidisciplinary theme integrates advanced engineering practices, data analytics, and emerging technologies to address contemporary challenges in urban development and infrastructure management. We aim to create future-ready urban environments that are both technologically advanced and environmentally responsible.

Our research centres

Transport Research Centre

We’re a leading innovation hub improving smart transportation systems through advanced research. We enhance the design, performance, and management of transport infrastructure to boost urban, regional, and national mobility via innovative planning, policy, technology, and operations.

Data Science Institute

At the Data Science Institute, we use data and AI to solve real-world challenges—improving healthcare, tackling climate change, and building trustworthy technology. We unite experts and communities to drive ethical, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact.

Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater

We lead in alternative water technologies, creating innovative solutions for recycled, desalinated, and harvested stormwater. Our work supports water security, boosts economic and environmental benefits, improves infrastructure, and reduces the carbon footprint of water-intensive residential, commercial, and industrial uses.

ARC Research Hub for Nutrients in a Circular Economy (NiCE Hub)

We’re advancing circular systems that recover and reuse nutrients to reduce waste, protect natural resources and create more resilient infrastructure. Driving long-term environmental and economic sustainability across urban and regional communities.

News and case studies

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UTS ranked first in Artificial intelligence

Celebrating No. 1 national ranking in Artificial Intelligence.

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AAII researcher wins prestigious ARC Future Fellowship

Prof Long recognised for outstanding research leadership and contributions to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed intelligence.

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Why is polio making a comeback?

Online echo chambers and fading social memory are driving a resurgence of preventable diseases.

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Transport Research Centre showcases sustainable transport geotechnics at ICGE-Colombo 2026

The UTS Transport Research Centre played a prominent role at the 4th International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering-Colombo, held on 24–25 August 2026 at...