Welcome to your Higher Research Degree at UTS
Success starts early, and embarking on this exciting journey with the right tools and guidance is key to achieving your goals.
At UTS, we provide a wealth of resources and dedicated support systems tailored to help you thrive throughout your research degree. From access to world-class facilities and expert supervisors to workshops and networking opportunities, we’re here to empower you every step of the way.
By understanding where and how we can support you, you’ll unlock your full potential, paving the path to academic excellence and impactful research outcomes. Take charge of your future today and make the most of everything UTS has to offer.
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Get started with your degree
Set yourself up for success by getting to know UTS, your supervisors, and the support available to you. From enrollment to meeting your research mentors and exploring campus life, this is your opportunity to connect with the people, services, and resources that will guide you through your research journey.
Once you’ve accepted your offer, you need to formally enrol as a graduate research candidate.
At the very start of your research degree, spend time getting to know your supervisors and designing your research program.
Find an overview of UTS’s services, communities and support available to you.
Register for an induction session
You’ve joined a community of scholars who are committed to high-quality, globally respected research that makes a significant impact, and you’ll soon be working at the forefront of your field. This induction is the first step toward taking your place in that community.
This induction is the first step toward taking your place in that community.
Get the most out of your research degree at UTS by knowing where and how we can support you.
You’ll learn :
- the structure of graduate research degrees at UTS
- where you can go for opportunities to develop your skills, receive feedback on your work, and benefit from mentorship and career development opportunities.
- how to take ownership of your unique research journey from Day 1, including important information about managing your candidature.
Online Induction - Distance mode and off campus
This is an online Induction session specifically for newly enrolled Distance Mode and Off Campus HDR students
The session will be an informal introduction to the Graduate Research School (GRS) at UTS and will help you to:
- Recognise your value and responsibilities as a UTS researcher
- Explore the full range of candidate support services
- Identify the researcher development training available to you
- Connect with the GRS and the wider UTS community
Manage your PhD or Masters by Research
Take control of your research journey with the right tools and support. From understanding policies and forms to accessing training workshops and refining your skills, explore everything you need to successfully navigate your PhD or Masters by Research degree.
Learn how you will progress in your degree, including how to tailor your program, and when your stage assessments will be.
View all graduate research policies, guidelines, forms and other documents to help you manage your candidature.
On-demand and in-person workshops will help you to develop your researcher, professional and discipline-specific skills.
How to make variations to your research degree candidature, scholarship and details.
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Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO’s speech at the Mudgin-Gal Yarns launch on 8 October 2025. Published with permission.
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The NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan has appointed the Hon. Linda Burney to the UTS Council.
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Artificial intelligence luminary, Distinguished Professor Fang Chen, is the winner of a major national award championing women in engineering.
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Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO’s speech at the Mudgin-Gal Yarns launch on 8 October 2025. Published with permission.
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The NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan has appointed the Hon. Linda Burney to the UTS Council.
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Artificial intelligence luminary, Distinguished Professor Fang Chen, is the winner of a major national award championing women in engineering.
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Make an enquiry
Considering studying a Higher Research Degree at UTS? Connect with our team to explore your study options, the application process, and discuss any other questions you may have.