A world-class research intensive faculty
At UTS Science we have a growing reputation for our research quality and impact across a wide range of disciplines. We contribute over 30 percent of UTS total research income, and achieved excellent results in the last Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report, including:
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for our environmental science and infectious diseases research programs.
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
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for our applied mathematics, physical chemistry, forensic science and microbiology research programs.
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Our research centres
Our research expertise and capabilities are best reflected by research areas our scientists and mathematicians conduct their research.
UTS Centenary Centre for Inflammation
Our focus is on investigating the development and progression of chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma, lung cancer and infections using mouse and...
Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection
Through discovery and applied research, the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection (AIMI) seeks to build a better understanding of how microbes...
Centre for Forensic Science
The Centre gathers academics and associate industry partners who share the vision that crime reduction, crime solving and national security in general are...
Centre for Clean Energy Technology
The Centre for Clean Energy Technology focuses on the development of efficient devices for energy harvesting, storage, and conversion.
The Kidman Centre
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and reduction of mental health problems in young people aged 5 to 25, so that they...
Climate Change Cluster
The Climate Change Cluster (C3) provides a deeper understanding of the world’s aquatic plant and microbe ecosystems that are critical to the wellbeing of the...
Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices
Transforming advances in photonics and materials into revolutionary biomedical technologies. We are a unique team, carrying out interdisciplinary,...
Our research facilities
We have made significant investments in advanced, specialised research facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art scientific instruments to support both students and researchers.
Microstructural Analysis Unit
The Microstructural Analysis Unit offers researchers in physical and biological sciences access to cutting-edge microscopy tools and materials analysis...
The Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research (AFTER)
Advance forensic science at Australia's pioneering taphonomy research facility, AFTER.
Biologics Innovation Facility (BIF)
The Biomanufacturing Immersion Facility at UTS fosters collaboration with industry and government to advance the rapidly developing biologics sector. This...
Elemental Bio-Imaging Centre
The Elemental Bio-Imaging Facility combines expertise in analytical chemistry, physics and biological sciences, to develop state-of-the-art bio-imaging...
Microbial Imaging Facility
The Microbial Imaging Facility provides high-resolution imaging for studying microorganisms and biological processes. It is equipped for advanced microscopy...
Next Generation Sequencing Facility
Located within the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, the Sequencing Facility provides next-generation sequencing services. It supports both...
Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility
The Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility is a leading human anatomical laboratory, offering world-class specimen viewing and preparation. It is equipped...
The Science Super Lab
Discover UTS’s groundbreaking Science Super Lab, a cutting-edge facility for interactive learning.
UTS Proteomics Core Facility
The Proteomics Core Facility at UTS brings together leading-edge technologies for protein analysis, including preparation, separation and characterisation....
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$1.4 million to scale algae biotechnology
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