Our world-class research infrastructure
At UTS, research is the lifeblood of innovation, driving advancements that address the world’s most pressing challenges.
Our research facilities reflect our commitment to fostering a vibrant environment where researchers and industry partners can collaborate, innovate, and make a tangible impact.
Engineering and IT research facilities
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) is at the forefront of technological innovation, driving research that transforms industries and societies. Our facilities are designed to support pioneering research, foster collaboration, and provide industry and academic partners with access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise.
UTS FEIT has dedicated substantial resources to developing research facilities that feature state-of-the-art technologies and specialised equipment, designed to advance research and innovation for both students and researchers.
ProtoSpace is UTS's state-of-the-art additive and advanced manufacturing facility, providing access to the latest 3D technologies and technical expertise. It supports innovation across sectors, driving research and development and fostering partnerships that unlock new manufacturing opportunities.
UTS Rapido is an advanced technology development unit that supports organisations in delivering hardware and software prototypes and solutions. By leveraging UTS's resources, Rapido helps clients – from startups to large corporations – solve specific problems and bring research innovations to market.
The UTS Tech Lab in Botany brings together diverse fields of engineering and IT in a collaborative space designed for applied research with tangible impacts. This facility enables close collaboration between the university and industry, driving innovation and delivering real-world solutions.
The UTS Data Arena is a 360-degree interactive data visualisation facility that revolutionises the way data is understood and analysed. This immersive space simplifies complex data, making it accessible for research, business and government applications.
The UTS Tech Lab in Botany brings together diverse fields of engineering and IT in a collaborative space designed for applied research with tangible impacts. This facility enables close collaboration between the university and industry, driving innovation and delivering real-world solutions.
ProtoSpace is UTS's state-of-the-art additive and advanced manufacturing facility, providing access to the latest 3D technologies and technical expertise. It supports innovation across sectors, driving research and development and fostering partnerships that unlock new manufacturing opportunities.
The UTS Data Arena is a 360-degree interactive data visualisation facility that revolutionises the way data is understood and analysed. This immersive space simplifies complex data, making it accessible for research, business and government applications.
UTS Rapido is an advanced technology development unit that supports organisations in delivering hardware and software prototypes and solutions. By leveraging UTS's resources, Rapido helps clients – from startups to large corporations – solve specific problems and bring research innovations to market.
Science research facilities
Research is the cornerstone of scientific advancement at UTS, driving innovation that addresses critical global challenges. Our science research facilities are equipped with advanced instruments and technologies, enabling researchers to transform theories into practical solutions and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.
Specialised science facilities
UTS Science has made significant investments in advanced, specialised research facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art scientific instruments to support both students and researchers.
The Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research (AFTER) is a unique collaboration between academics, police and forensic agencies. It plays a crucial role in advancing forensic research and training to assist in death investigations.
The Chemical Technologies Research Facility integrates resources from multiple laboratories specialising in chemistry and materials science. It supports sustainable development in chemical technologies through research and training services.
The Biomanufacturing Immersion Facility at UTS fosters collaboration with industry and government to advance the rapidly developing biologics sector. This facility supports cutting-edge research and development in biologics, offering the latest opportunities in this field.
The Proteomics Core Facility at UTS brings together leading-edge technologies for protein analysis, including preparation, separation and characterisation. This facility supports comprehensive research in proteomics, contributing to advances in biomedical science.
The Biomanufacturing Immersion Facility at UTS fosters collaboration with industry and government to advance the rapidly developing biologics sector. This facility supports cutting-edge research and development in biologics, offering the latest opportunities in this field.
The Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research (AFTER) is a unique collaboration between academics, police and forensic agencies. It plays a crucial role in advancing forensic research and training to assist in death investigations.
The Proteomics Core Facility at UTS brings together leading-edge technologies for protein analysis, including preparation, separation and characterisation. This facility supports comprehensive research in proteomics, contributing to advances in biomedical science.
The Chemical Technologies Research Facility integrates resources from multiple laboratories specialising in chemistry and materials science. It supports sustainable development in chemical technologies through research and training services.
The Environmental Research Facility supports diverse research in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, from laboratory settings to fieldwork. It is integral to the Climate Change Cluster and the Centre for Environmental Sustainability.
The Microstructural Analysis Unit offers researchers in physical and biological sciences access to cutting-edge microscopy tools and materials analysis equipment. This facility is essential for advanced research in material sciences.
The Elemental Bio-Imaging Facility combines expertise in analytical chemistry, physics and biological sciences, to develop state-of-the-art bio-imaging solutions. It addresses complex research questions through advanced imaging technologies.
The Microbial Imaging Facility provides high-resolution imaging for studying microorganisms and biological processes. It is equipped for advanced microscopy and supports both optical and electron microscopy research.
The Elemental Bio-Imaging Facility combines expertise in analytical chemistry, physics and biological sciences, to develop state-of-the-art bio-imaging solutions. It addresses complex research questions through advanced imaging technologies.
The Environmental Research Facility supports diverse research in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, from laboratory settings to fieldwork. It is integral to the Climate Change Cluster and the Centre for Environmental Sustainability.
The Microbial Imaging Facility provides high-resolution imaging for studying microorganisms and biological processes. It is equipped for advanced microscopy and supports both optical and electron microscopy research.
The Microstructural Analysis Unit offers researchers in physical and biological sciences access to cutting-edge microscopy tools and materials analysis equipment. This facility is essential for advanced research in material sciences.
Located within the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, the Sequencing Facility provides next-generation sequencing services. It supports both internal and external researchers in generating high-quality genomic data.
The Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility is a leading human anatomical laboratory, offering world-class specimen viewing and preparation. It is equipped with the latest technologies to support advanced surgical and anatomical research.
The Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility is a leading human anatomical laboratory, offering world-class specimen viewing and preparation. It is equipped with the latest technologies to support advanced surgical and anatomical research.
Located within the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, the Sequencing Facility provides next-generation sequencing services. It supports both internal and external researchers in generating high-quality genomic data.