Who we are

Our vision of being a leading public university of technology with global impact continues to guide us, and our purpose remains to advance knowledge and positively impact the world through our teaching and research.

In only our fourth decade as a university, but with roots going back more than a century through our antecedent institutions, UTS has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading young universities.

We contribute to communities in a distinctively UTS way, pairing academic excellence with our collaborative, impact driven approach and a commitment to diversity, social justice, and the self-determination of First Nations peoples.

We seek positive engagement with the world around us. And we encourage our students, staff and alumni to use their voices and their actions to contribute to a just and equitable society.

Our campuses are vibrant centrepieces for student life, innovation, and collaboration. We have, rightly, earned a reputation for being ‘good to do business with’ from a wide variety of industry stakeholders. We work across disciplines and with diverse communities to develop innovative solutions to society’s big challenges through research, teaching and practice.

UTS 2030 is built upon the attributes our community has cultivated since its inception, and they frame the following principles which we will use to guide our strategic choices:

Inclusive

We foster a diverse community, committed to social justice and advancing the economic, social and cultural prosperity of our communities.

Sustainable

We shape a future that addresses the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation through our commitment to contributing to an equitable and just future.

Collaborative

We support our staff to excel and innovate, nurturing a culture of positive partnership that delivers mutual benefit across disciplines, with our students, with other universities, and with external partners

Globally Connected

We lead research into responsible use of technology across traditional and emerging disciplines for positive global impact, while remaining anchored in the needs and contributions of our local communities.

Championing Indigenous Excellence

We recognise that self-determination by Indigenous Australians leads to excellence in Indigenous education and research and responsible, respectful engagement with Indigenous Knowledges and Knowledge Systems which benefits the entire community.