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From robotics and AI to future proofing our cities, our researchers having real-world impact.
A UTS-led initiative in the Blue Mountains is challenging conventional design thinking by listening to country, community, and the quiet wisdom of swamps.
Evaluating women’s human rights in legislation globally
Innovation once clustered around universities, driving major investments in tech parks and industrial clusters-but the real drivers are more nuanced. While deep tech firms benefit from nearby research labs, access to talent—especially graduates—matters more and isn’t limited to university proximity.
Australia’s offshore detention system is deliberately designed to be invisible – operating on remote islands, through outsourced contracts and bureaucratic language. This invisibility masks the suffering of refugees detained in spaces built to isolate, punish, and erase.
Dog-mediated rabies is a major concern in many parts of Asia and Africa. This vaccine-preventable disease occurs in over 150 countries and is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear.
Innovation once clustered around universities, driving major investments in tech parks and industrial clusters-but the real drivers are more nuanced. While deep tech firms benefit from nearby research labs, access to talent—especially graduates—matters more and isn’t limited to university proximity.
A UTS-led initiative in the Blue Mountains is challenging conventional design thinking by listening to country, community, and the quiet wisdom of swamps.
Australia’s offshore detention system is deliberately designed to be invisible – operating on remote islands, through outsourced contracts and bureaucratic language. This invisibility masks the suffering of refugees detained in spaces built to isolate, punish, and erase.
Evaluating women’s human rights in legislation globally
Dog-mediated rabies is a major concern in many parts of Asia and Africa. This vaccine-preventable disease occurs in over 150 countries and is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear.
#2 in Australia
for research quality.
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2024
#1 in Australia
for research impact, with 80% of research areas rated high impact.
ARC Engagement and Impact for Australia 2018
#13 in the world
for sustainability impact.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

UTS has more than 45 research centres working on the cutting edge of creativity and technology.
Our research is underpinned by leading research support infrastructure including the Research Excellence and Support Hub.
Our PhD and research degree programs are designed for industry, innovation and impact.