Dynamic research at School of Life Sciences
Our researchers explore a vast array of scientific programs from climate change to environmental management, infectious diseases, bacteriology, parasitology to diabetes, cancer research and medical diagnostics and devices.
Research themes
Our researchers explore a vast array of scientific programs from climate change to environmental management, infectious diseases, bacteriology, parasitology to diabetes, cancer research and medical diagnostics and devices. It broadly spans three themes.
Environmental Sciences
The team of environmental scientists in the School of Life Sciences work to provide sustainable solutions to real-world environmental problems. Their expertise...
Medical Science
Our research aims to develop new technologies and tools that help us understand the human body, diagnose or treat diseases and enable the next generation of...
Molecular Biotechnology
Our research in biomedical and molecular research is underpinned by our aims to ensure we all enjoy a healthy life. Research ranges from the molecular to the...
Research centres
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...
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...
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...
Twisting quantum potential into reality
UTS researchers have discovered a new way to control tiny quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of hexagonal boron nitride.
Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in dolphins and whales are rising globally
Nowhere is safe from forever chemical pollution – not even the middle of the ocean. PFAS levels are on the rise in the world’s whales and dolphins.
UTS community members honoured on King’s birthday
UTS celebrates the exceptional service of its academics, alumni and associates whose leadership has been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List.
New therapies to get blood flowing to diseased arteries
Breakthrough research targets a crippling disease by developing new drugs to boost the body’s ability to create new blood vessels.
Twisting quantum potential into reality
UTS researchers have discovered a new way to control tiny quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of hexagonal boron nitride.
Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in dolphins and whales are rising globally
Nowhere is safe from forever chemical pollution – not even the middle of the ocean. PFAS levels are on the rise in the world’s whales and dolphins.
UTS community members honoured on King’s birthday
UTS celebrates the exceptional service of its academics, alumni and associates whose leadership has been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List.
New therapies to get blood flowing to diseased arteries
Breakthrough research targets a crippling disease by developing new drugs to boost the body’s ability to create new blood vessels.