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The UTS SOUL Award is a two-stage, co-curricular social justice action and leadership program for UTS students run by the Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion.

We support students to venture beyond their degree, and into the community. To skill up, give back and make meaningful change. SOUL is open to all students at UTS, at any stage of their degree.  

Through SOUL you will:

  • Develop skills in cultural and social agility, critical self-reflection, collaborating across difference, and making social change.  

  • Engage in hands-on, social impact action through a range of initiatives that could include partnerships with community organisations, or self-organised projects.  

  • Build your networks with a community of like-minded and passionate students from across UTS.  

  • Develop your skills and agency as a change-maker 

 Sign up for the UTS SOUL Award

How does SOUL work?

The program is separated into two stages:

Stage 1: UTS SOUL Badge

  • Complete 35 social impact action hours 

  • Develop skills in cross-cultural communication and inclusion, social justice concepts and ways to make social change through the EmpowerED Leadership Lab. 

  • Connect with other SOULies and further your social change learning at optional SOUL sessions. 

Recognition: 

  • SOUL Badge certificate signed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Justice & Inclusion) 

  • LinkedIn recommendation 

  • Invitation to a SOUL graduation event 

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Stage 2: UTS SOUL Award

  • Complete an additional 55 social impact action hours 

  • Develop your skills for social change at The Critical You workshop 

  • Gain access to the SOUL Starter Grants to see your social change ideas come to life 

  • Receive personalised social justice leadership support 

Recognition: 

  • SOUL Award certificate signed by the Provost 

  • Detailed letter of recommendation or LinkedIn recommendation 

  • Recognition on your Australian Higher Education Graduate Statement (AHEGS) 

  • Invitation to a SOUL graduation event  

  • Centre for Volunteering Volunteer Recognition Award

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If you have more questions check out our FAQ page or email us at soul.award@uts.edu.au.

The Centre for Volunteering 2024 - 25 Member

UTS SOUL Award is a paid member of The NSW Centre for Volunteering – we adhere to national standards and are committed to the community sector.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and the Boorooberongal People of the Dharug Nation upon whose ancestral lands our campuses now stand. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands. 

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