Events at UTS

3 September

Polio was once considered a disease of the past. So why is it making headlines again? Join award-winning ABC broadcaster Tegan Taylor and UTS experts Distinguished Professor Steve Djordjevic and Associate Professor Marian-Andrei Rizoiu to explore vaccines, misinformation, public trust and the future of public health.

20 - 30 August 2026 - ONLINE

Everyone knows what’s wrong with the world. The harder question is what should be done? Five speakers take the stage to present the one idea they believe could most improve humanity’s future. From geopolitics and democracy to culture, community, freedom and meaning, each offers a different vision of what a better world could look like.

28 September

What can we learn from partnerships that deliver real results, and why do others fall short? Join us to explore how strong relationships, trust and institutions can turn climate commitments into meaningful action and impact in the lead up to COP31.

1 - 30 September

Throughout September, Global Goals Month brings the UTS community together to explore how research, teaching and action contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with researcher talks, hands-on workshops, a photography competition and an interactive exhibition in Building 1 Foyer.

14 October

Join University of Cambridge’s Gary Gerstle as he explores the forces reshaping global economies and their impact on democracy, institutions and everyday life. A panel will examine what these shifts mean locally for policy, economic reform, inequality, work and social change. Proudly presented by the Ultimo Institute.

18 June - 31 October

It's not just a university, it's leadership for a net-zero future. Net Zero Futures brings leaders, innovators and First Nations voices together to explore practical pathways to a sustainable Australia. Through keynotes, panels and networking across Country, Nature, Partnerships and Youth, join us to imagine and accelerate a net-zero future.