Measuring our impact
Social justice is central to UTS’s role as a public university, shaping our purpose, priorities and relationships with communities.
The UTS Social Impact Framework (SIF) gives expression to this identity. It brings together our shared values and commitments to articulate how UTS contributes to positive social change across research, education, student experience and institutional practice.
The SIF is both:
- an aspirational guide for advancing UTS’s social justice commitments
- a practical framework to support planning, alignment and accountability for social impact.
It provides a shared structure that helps faculties, divisions and individuals articulate how their work contributes to positive social change.
Social Impact Dashboards
While the relationship between education and public purpose is fundamental to the higher education sector, robust models to gauge social impact are scarce.
By adding social impact measurement alongside research output and rankings in how we measure our success, the Social Impact Framework (SIF) holds us accountable for delivering tangible outcomes for people and communities.
Meanwhile our Social Impact Dashboards measure that impact by collating data that reflects our contributions to public good. We share this data openly with our staff, students and community.
Social impact case studies
Building a pathway to literacy: Co-designing a qualification for First Nations adult educators
A UTS-led initiative is paving the way for a community-led literacy qualification that empowers First Nations educators and promotes self-determination.
Institutions as bystanders: Rethinking responses to gender-based violence
Dr Rachel Bertam and Dr Aimee Smith How are reshaping the way universities understand and respond to gender-based violence.
Reimagining swamps as kin: How Swamp Studio is reshaping design education and water care
A UTS-led initiative in the Blue Mountains is challenging conventional design thinking by listening to country, community, and the quiet wisdom of swamps.
Video case studies
Call It Out register: A voice against racism
An online register and secure way for people to report incidents of racism and discrimination toward First Nations people.
Social justice leave supports volunteering
UTS gives staff access to paid social justice leave to volunteer their time, skills and expertise to the community.
Sustainability at UTS
Workplaces urgently need to adopt more sustainable practices. UTS is leading by example with sustainable practices at all levels of operations.
Future legislators advocate for social justice
The UTS Law Brennan Justice and Leadership Program teaches social justice to students both intellectually and practically.
Preparing industry for impactful graduates
UTS’s Young Alumni Committee facilitates connections between students, industry partners, and our alumni community.
Get in touch
Email us
To find out more about the dashboards, inquire about accessing them, or to partner with us, please email at SIF@uts.edu.au.
Find us
Find us on level 16, UTS Tower (Building 1), 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia.
Engage with us
The UTS Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion is a gateway for partners and communities to engage with the university's resources and expertise to maximise social impact.