Driving social impact at UTS
As a public purpose institution, UTS is committed to driving social change within and beyond our campus. Our social impact agenda focuses research, education and practice from across the university to benefit people and communities.
The Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion is a gateway for community organisations, not-for-profits, social purpose businesses and individuals to engage with the university's resources and expertise to maximise social impact.
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Community engagement
We strive to create meaningful, equitable and impactful partnerships with our local community, working together to creative positive social change.
Student access and pathways
We aim to remove systemic barriers that exclude students from higher education, and open new and innovative pathways to learning.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We strive to ensure that our university community is diverse and inclusive, and that this commitment is reflected in our operations, policies, and procedures.
Research and advocacy
Learn more about our research fellows, and how our broader advocacy work is influencing policy discussions and contributing to positive social change.
Events
Keep up-to-date with our latest events covering everything from human rights and policy, equity in education, First Nations justice, and more.
Training and short courses
Learn how to unpack your own unconscious bias, support those with mental health conditions, tackle racism, and more with.
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Recording: The Young and Relentless – Gen Z leading change
Can young women wield influence in places of power?
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Experts warn unstructured AI use in schools risks ‘cognitive atrophy’
As AI rapidly enters classrooms, education researchers say Australia must act now to prevent students from losing key cognitive skills essential to learning...
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UTS recognised for advancing gender equity in recruitment and promotion
UTS has been recognised for its targeted and sustained work to address gender inequity in recruitment and promotion for women in STEM disciplines.
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$4.6 million boost for Regional University Study Hubs across Australia
The Australian Government has announced an additional $4.6 million in funding for the continuation and expansion of the Study Hubs In Place (SHIP) program.
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Recording: The Young and Relentless – Gen Z leading change
Can young women wield influence in places of power?
News
Experts warn unstructured AI use in schools risks ‘cognitive atrophy’
As AI rapidly enters classrooms, education researchers say Australia must act now to prevent students from losing key cognitive skills essential to learning...
News
UTS recognised for advancing gender equity in recruitment and promotion
UTS has been recognised for its targeted and sustained work to address gender inequity in recruitment and promotion for women in STEM disciplines.
News
$4.6 million boost for Regional University Study Hubs across Australia
The Australian Government has announced an additional $4.6 million in funding for the continuation and expansion of the Study Hubs In Place (SHIP) program.
Winners are grinners!
Congratulations to the UTS SOUL Award on taking out the 'Excellence in Student and/or Alumni Engagement' category at the 2025 Engagement Australia Excellence Awards!
The SOUL Award is a two-stage, co-curricular social justice action and leadership program, supporting students to venture beyond their degree, and into the community. To skill up, give back and make meaningful change.
Driving social impact at UTS
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SAGE Cygnet Awards granted for initiatives that improve career pathways for women and girls in Engineering and IT.
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SOUL volunteers contributed 26,325 volunteer hours to community groups in 2025.
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students graduated from our U@Uni Academy, an alternate, non-ATAR entry pathway to university.