What's on at UTS
There’s always something happening at UTS. Join us for open days, exhibitions, research talks and student-life events that bring innovation, creativity and connection to life on campus.
16 - 17 June
HEDx Disruption through connections
The first HEDx conference for 2026, Disruption Through Connections, comes to UTS. Join national and global leaders, educators, employers, innovators and students as we rethink and redesign higher education. Student voices will shape every conversation, co-designing learning fit for the future. A call to courage and reinvention.
5 May - 21 August
A river runs through I UTS Gallery
A river runs through presents major new work by Spence Messih exploring the entwined currents of water and gender. Through sculpture, print and film, the exhibition reflects on control, resistance and fragility, drawing connections between ecological vulnerability and contemporary experiences of gender.
17 June
When AI does the homework, are students still learning?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping education, raising urgent questions for students, teachers and families. Join Professor Leslie Loble AM and Eddie Woo for a Curiosities Live hybrid event exploring how AI is changing K-12 education, covering the opportunities, risks and strategies for genuine learning. In person or online, with live Q&A.
5 May - 21 August
A river runs through I UTS Gallery
A river runs through presents major new work by Spence Messih exploring the entwined currents of water and gender. Through sculpture, print and film, the exhibition reflects on control, resistance and fragility, drawing connections between ecological vulnerability and contemporary experiences of gender.
16 - 17 June
HEDx Disruption through connections
The first HEDx conference for 2026, Disruption Through Connections, comes to UTS. Join national and global leaders, educators, employers, innovators and students as we rethink and redesign higher education. Student voices will shape every conversation, co-designing learning fit for the future. A call to courage and reinvention.
17 June
When AI does the homework, are students still learning?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping education, raising urgent questions for students, teachers and families. Join Professor Leslie Loble AM and Eddie Woo for a Curiosities Live hybrid event exploring how AI is changing K-12 education, covering the opportunities, risks and strategies for genuine learning. In person or online, with live Q&A.
18 June
Net Zero Futures
Decarbonising value chains through collective action
Net Zero Futures brings together leaders and changemakers shaping Australia's sustainable future. Focusing on Country, Nature, Partnerships and Youth, it connects voices from government, industry, academia and community to explore bold ideas and solutions driving climate action. Grounded in research with First Nations knowledges at its centre.
22 - 26 June
UTS Tech Fest
A student innovation and technology showcase
UTS Tech Fest is back! Whether you're coding in a 48-hour hackathon, hearing career stories from UTS alumni, or connecting with experts at our student showcase, there's something for everyone. A relaxed week of events for UTS students, high schoolers, tech enthusiasts and industry pros. Come along, grow your portfolio and expand your network.
25 - 26 June
Disruptive Methods
UTS Visualisation Institute
Disruptive Methods brings together UTS researchers and collaborators from Brighton, Canberra, Edinburgh, New York and São Paulo for two days of critical inquiry, reimagining the tools, systems and methods through which we understand and shape the world. Expect roundtables, workshops, performances, a Data Salon and an HDR exhibition.
22 - 26 June
UTS Tech Fest
A student innovation and technology showcase
UTS Tech Fest is back! Whether you're coding in a 48-hour hackathon, hearing career stories from UTS alumni, or connecting with experts at our student showcase, there's something for everyone. A relaxed week of events for UTS students, high schoolers, tech enthusiasts and industry pros. Come along, grow your portfolio and expand your network.
18 June
Net Zero Futures
Decarbonising value chains through collective action
Net Zero Futures brings together leaders and changemakers shaping Australia's sustainable future. Focusing on Country, Nature, Partnerships and Youth, it connects voices from government, industry, academia and community to explore bold ideas and solutions driving climate action. Grounded in research with First Nations knowledges at its centre.
25 - 26 June
Disruptive Methods
UTS Visualisation Institute
Disruptive Methods brings together UTS researchers and collaborators from Brighton, Canberra, Edinburgh, New York and São Paulo for two days of critical inquiry, reimagining the tools, systems and methods through which we understand and shape the world. Expect roundtables, workshops, performances, a Data Salon and an HDR exhibition.
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UTS continues climb as a global top 100 university
The University of Technology Sydney has been recognised as the 7th best university in Australia and 85th in the world by a major US ranking of higher education...
News
Have we lost our appetite for meat and dairy alternatives?
Plant-based foods may be going out of fashion – an expert explains.
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Refugees as community builders: Lessons from Refugee Camp in My Neighbourhood
As we celebrate Refugee Week, it is worth reflecting not only on the journeys that bring people to Australia, but also on the ongoing contributions they make...
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The risk of collaboration with China is smaller than the cost of curbing it
National security is not strengthened by making Australia smaller and less attractive to scientific talent, say James Laurenceson and Wanning Sun.
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