Technology and design research at UTS

Our technology and design research develops innovative solutions to the challenges of the modern world.

Through an interdisciplinary approach combining state-of-the-art technology and creative thinking, we produce systems, products and experiences that enhance our community.

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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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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


Discover our latest research breakthroughs and see them applied to real problems, creating meaningful change.

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Hidden curriculum navigator: Supporting HDR journeys for an inclusive UTS

This project sought to address the invisible barriers faced by HDR students in academia by analysing real student questions and developing practical tools,...

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Quokka Quantum

UTS Rapido software and mechatronics teams assisted UTS academics Christopher Ferrie and Simon Devitt on the early prototype that paved the way to the first...

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My Blue Sky

Anti-Slavery Australia, a specialist legal and research centre within the UTS Faculty of Law, has run My Blue Sky, Australia's national forced marriage support...

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Mineral Technologies

Mineral Technologies partnered with UTS Rapido to overcome production challenges in manufacturing gravity spiral separators. Using advanced 3D printing, they...

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Navantia Australia

UTS Rapido has collaborated closely with Navantia Australia since mid-2020 to deliver R&D projects, with ongoing collaborations around digital twin, ship...

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My Blue Sky

Anti-Slavery Australia, a specialist legal and research centre within the UTS Faculty of Law, has run My Blue Sky, Australia's national forced marriage support...

Webpage

Hidden curriculum navigator: Supporting HDR journeys for an inclusive UTS

This project sought to address the invisible barriers faced by HDR students in academia by analysing real student questions and developing practical tools,...

Webpage

Mineral Technologies

Mineral Technologies partnered with UTS Rapido to overcome production challenges in manufacturing gravity spiral separators. Using advanced 3D printing, they...

Webpage

Quokka Quantum

UTS Rapido software and mechatronics teams assisted UTS academics Christopher Ferrie and Simon Devitt on the early prototype that paved the way to the first...

Webpage

Navantia Australia

UTS Rapido has collaborated closely with Navantia Australia since mid-2020 to deliver R&D projects, with ongoing collaborations around digital twin, ship...

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Events and webinars

Join our events and webinars to engage with our experts and discuss developments in technology and design.

Tue 23 Feb 2027 - Wed 24 Feb 2027

8.45AM - 5.00PM Australia/Sydney (8 hours)

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Thu 1 Jan 2026 - Thu 31 Dec 2026

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Tue 6 Jan 2026 - Sun 20 Dec 2026

10.00AM - 5.00PM Australia/Sydney (7 hours)

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Tue 1 Sept 2026 - Mon 2 Nov 2026

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