Universities create the greatest impact when they work in genuine partnership with communities.
At UTS, we collaborate with community organisations, social enterprises, not-for-profits, government agencies and community members to address real-world challenges and create positive social change.
Whether you're looking to engage with students, access university expertise, connect through research, use UTS spaces, build partnerships or expand your skills and knowledge, there are many ways to work with us.
Together, we can combine knowledge, experience and resources to create meaningful outcomes for communities and help shape a more equitable and sustainable future.
Explore the many ways you can partner with UTS and make an impact.
UTS campus and facilities
Programs and initiatives
UTS Shopfront
Shopfront is a community-engaged learning program that pairs not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises with UTS students to tackle real-world challenges.
UTS SOUL Award
UTS SOUL Award is a two-stage, co-curricular social justice program that supports students to venture beyond their degree, and into the community.
UTS Social Impact Lab
UTS Social Impact Lab works with local place-based groups and support services to co-design innovative solutions that address community needs.
UTS Social Impact Grants
UTS Social Impact Grants are awarded annually to UTS staff, students and community partners for projects and initiatives that contribute to a socially just world.
Courses, training and workshops
Tools and resources
UTS Social Impact Toolbox
The Social Impact Toolbox is a practical resource that supports the not-for-profit sector to design, deliver and evaluate socially impactful work.