What success looks like
The following outlines what success within each of our priorities will look like and the subset of performance metrics of the Council Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) we will use to track our progress.
Through the Annual Plan we will provide a detailed update on our performance, providing insights and reflections on our achievements and areas for improvement. This structured approach will enable us to remain agile, responsive, and steadfast in our commitment to delivering on UTS 2030.
A creative and innovative university
What success looks like in 2030:
- Internationally regarded for excellence in teaching and research
- Recognised for being at the forefront of creativity and innovation
How we will track our progress:
- International Reputation – QS Reputation score
- Field-weighted citation impact (FWCI) score
A connected and engaged university
What success looks like in 2030:
- Preferred by industry in the areas we work
- Increased collaboration within UTS, and with our communities and partners
- Increased demand for our graduates
How we will track our progress:
- Patent Mentions score
- Policy Citation score
- Total Income from External Engagement
- Graduate full-time employment (GOS)
A student-centred university
What success looks like in 2030:
- Meeting student, industry, and community expectations in line with our distinctive identity
- Supporting academic success for all students, particularly those from under-served backgrounds
How we will track our progress:
- Domestic Reputation – UTS Brand Tracker score
- Student satisfaction with overall quality of educational experience (SES)
- Success Rates of Culturally Distinct and Equity Groups
A resilient and agile university
What success looks like in 2030:
- People aspire to work and engage with UTS
- Excelling in our enabling operations and agile to take on new opportunities
How we will track our progress:
- Staff Engagement Survey
- Sustainability Index
- Operating Margin %
- Gross Debt on EBITDA