Science at UTS
UTS Science contributes significantly to UTS’s vision through its achievements. Our vision is to change the world for the better through our exceptional graduates, impactful scientific research, and innovative technology.
Our vision is supported by high impact research in a vibrant and inclusive environment strengthened by world-class facilities and constant interaction with the scientific professions and its community.
Currently, UTS Science has over 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students and over 340 academic, technical and professional staff members to support its activities.
Why join UTS Science?
Join the best
Our academics are experts in their fields with a wealth of knowledge and experience in academia and industry.
World-class facilities
We have one of the best science teaching and research facilities in Australia. We invest in science and facilities that facilitate discovery and futuristic science. Our recent pride is the Super Lab, one of only three in Australia.
Research for the future
Join a faculty with an impressive research profile – UTS Science contributes approximately 40% of UTS’s total research output.
Good to do business with
We are good to do business with. UTS partnered with over 150 companies over a range of programs. Access a host of companies through us, such as GE Healthcare, KPMG, Agilent Technologies, CSIRO, ANSTO and many more, through career forums and organised events.
Flexible work
UTS is committed to supporting staff to manage their work and personal commitments and recognise the benefits of flexible working practices for both individuals and the university.
There are a wide range of policies and initiatives in place to support staff to manage their work/life balance including compressed working weeks, time-in-lieu and job sharing.
The UTS Faculty of Science values flexible work and understands the impact embracing it has on the lives of staff members. On top of the policies and initiatives in place across the board at UTS, our faculty also offers Core meeting hours – which encourage meetings, seminars, workshops and work-related social gatherings to be held between 10am and 4pm to accommodate the life circumstances of staff including things such as school drop off and pick up, care for elderly parents etc
UTS is also an Australian Breastfeeding Association accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace. Staff, students and visitors are welcome to breastfeed on campus. If they prefer a private space for feeding their baby, expressing milk and/or nappy changing, dedicated rooms are available. For a list of locations search ‘parents’ on the UTS Map.
