Politics and society research at UTS
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.
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Act now on microplastic risks, businesses urged
White paper calls on Australian businesses to prepare for wave of consumer concern around microplastics pollution amid global push for increased regulation and...
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Global governance with Chinese characteristics?
As older hegemons increasingly look inward, Mark Beeson explores overlooked Chinese ideas to address major global problems.
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UTS researchers gain access to crucial deliberations on deep-sea mining
UTS is the first Australian university to be granted accredited observer status with the International Seabed Authority.
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Australia will lose more than America if it follows the same anti-China science policy
A huge disconnect between innovation and productivity already plagues Australia. Comparing ourselves to the US, and following their lead, will only make it...
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PERSPECTIVES | Ten years after the South China Sea award
This article appeared in UTS:ACRI's Perspectives on June 30 2026.
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UTS researchers gain access to crucial deliberations on deep-sea mining
UTS is the first Australian university to be granted accredited observer status with the International Seabed Authority.
News
Act now on microplastic risks, businesses urged
White paper calls on Australian businesses to prepare for wave of consumer concern around microplastics pollution amid global push for increased regulation and...
News
Australia will lose more than America if it follows the same anti-China science policy
A huge disconnect between innovation and productivity already plagues Australia. Comparing ourselves to the US, and following their lead, will only make it...
News
Global governance with Chinese characteristics?
As older hegemons increasingly look inward, Mark Beeson explores overlooked Chinese ideas to address major global problems.
News
PERSPECTIVES | Ten years after the South China Sea award
This article appeared in UTS:ACRI's Perspectives on June 30 2026.
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