Our politics and society research examine the issues affecting governance, public policy, and social change.

We examine the challengers faced by communities locally and internationally, offering insights and solutions that help build an equitable and just society.

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Graduate research at Australia's number 1 young university is based on the very best in innovation, intellect and infrastructure. We blend creativity and technology to unlock new approaches to research and learning.

We love a challenge and we love to create opportunities together with our industry and business partners. Benefit from our commitment to discovery, problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity.

News and case studies

Learn about our research breakthroughs and application through the latest news and case studies.

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UTS’s first professorial chair in gender and the law will pioneer the creation of a global legal database to drive gender equality in legislation around the world.

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Every organisation begins with a purpose. A government initiative is launched to improve community wellbeing. A not-for-profit forms to support vulnerable people or champion a cause. A program is put in place to solve a problem that genuinely matters.

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UTS researcher Dr Jess Gifkins is leading a body of work to recognise queer persecution in the face of mass atrocity crimes.

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As AI rapidly enters classrooms, education researchers say Australia must act now to prevent students from losing key cognitive skills essential to learning and development.

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Every organisation begins with a purpose. A government initiative is launched to improve community wellbeing. A not-for-profit forms to support vulnerable people or champion a cause. A program is put in place to solve a problem that genuinely matters.

Webpage

UTS researcher Dr Jess Gifkins is leading a body of work to recognise queer persecution in the face of mass atrocity crimes.

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UTS’s first professorial chair in gender and the law will pioneer the creation of a global legal database to drive gender equality in legislation around the world.

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As AI rapidly enters classrooms, education researchers say Australia must act now to prevent students from losing key cognitive skills essential to learning and development.

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Events & webinars

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Thu 1 Jan 2026 - Thu 31 Dec 2026

9.00AM - 5.00PM Australia/Sydney (8 hours)

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Wed 1 Apr 2026 - Tue 30 June 2026

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Mon 22 June 2026 - Fri 26 June 2026

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