Transforming ideas into impact
At UTS, our research centres, labs and collaboratives are more than hubs of inquiry – they are engines of transformation. We bring together bold thinkers, creative practitioners, and diverse communities to tackle complex challenges and shape a better future.
Whether it's advancing compassionate conservation, driving inclusive entrepreneurship, or reimagining industrial systems, our transdisciplinary approach blends deep expertise with real-world relevance. We don’t just study problems – we co-create solutions that are ethical, sustainable, and socially impactful.
By fostering collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and borders, we empower innovation that matters. Together, we’re building a more resilient, equitable, and inspired world
Watch this space as we continue to experiment with different collaboration models to continue to drive innovation, inclusivity and create new solutions, navigate new paths and inject positivity into industry, communities and the world around us.
Centre for Compassionate Conservation (CfCC)
The Centre for Compassionate Conservation is the leading research and education centre for compassionate conservation and interspecies cohabitation. We conduct research around the world, including Australia, South Africa, USA, Middle East and Asia.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaborative (IEC)
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaborative is the platform for a cross-faculty centre. Collectively, our work inspires and supports policy, startup support organisations, educators and individuals to increase productivity and create social impact.
Our staff are also involved in cross-faculty research centres, including directing the Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS) hosted in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions (AVR3)
This training centre is a pioneering research hub dedicated to advancing automated vehicle (AV) technologies tailored for rural, regional, and remote Australian roads.
Contact us
At TD Research, we don’t just study problems – we work across disciplines and public and private sectors to co-create solutions and navigate positive paths forward. Our approach blends systems science, socio-cultural insight, and design-led innovation to tackle challenges that no single field can solve alone. This is one of our competitive advantages and what makes us so unique.
By partnering with us, you gain access to a world-class team that’s skilled in navigating complexity, fostering collaboration, and turning bold ideas into actionable strategies. Together, we can shape a more inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking society.
To learn more and to see how TD Research can help you and your organisation, email TDResearch@uts.edu.au.