Sustainability research at UTS
Our research creates lasting impact by addressing the complex challenges presented by sustainability. By combining interdisciplinary expertise and practical collaboration, we confront social inequalities and promote sustainable practices to benefit society.
Graduate research
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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News and case studies
See how our latest research breakthroughs are applied to real problems, creating meaningful change.
Living in a glorified tent: new research shows huge energy gaps between older and newer homes
Older homes are colder homes. There’s a huge energy performance gap between newer and older homes – and it costs a lot.
Many biofuels haven’t panned out. Could algae make the clean diesel and aviation fuel Australia needs?
Algal fuels needs much less land than conventional biofuels.
The tiny microalgae behind South Australia’s harmful algal bloom is among the most toxic ever tested
A new Australian-led study examined what makes the Karenia cristata algae so deadly.
After home batteries, could the humble water heater be the next big step forward?
Fears the Iran conflict would trigger a surge in power prices have been unfounded. Why? One factor is the very rapid rollout of home and grid-scale batteries.
The tiny microalgae behind South Australia’s harmful algal bloom is among the most toxic ever tested
A new Australian-led study examined what makes the Karenia cristata algae so deadly.
Living in a glorified tent: new research shows huge energy gaps between older and newer homes
Older homes are colder homes. There’s a huge energy performance gap between newer and older homes – and it costs a lot.
After home batteries, could the humble water heater be the next big step forward?
Fears the Iran conflict would trigger a surge in power prices have been unfounded. Why? One factor is the very rapid rollout of home and grid-scale batteries.
Many biofuels haven’t panned out. Could algae make the clean diesel and aviation fuel Australia needs?
Algal fuels needs much less land than conventional biofuels.
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