Who we are
We are a young and innovative university focused on making a positive social impact through collaboration. Our credentials place us among the top 90 universities worldwide and number one for sustainability partnerships.
We help businesses upskill their workforce through personalised practical training. We also connect business with research problem-solvers and ground-breaking facilities to create collaborations that address wicked problems locally, nationally and globally.
Our industry sectors
At the forefront of innovation, we work across industries to drive impactful change through targeted expertise and collaborative solutions.
Climate and sustainability
The issues of our generation, climate and sustainability, require immediate collaboration between private industry, researchers and government to secure a healthier future.
Energy and transport
As the global community transitions to smart, clean energy, there are huge opportunities across innovation and business for Australian institutions, governments and the private sector.
Health and medical
The health and medical industry has the potential to improve the lives of all Australians. UTS partners with government bodies, organisations and the private sector to help turn this opportunity into ground-breaking research and services.
Agriculture and food
With the growing pressures of population growth, climate change and resource vulnerabilities, a secure and sustainable agriculture and food industry is crucial. UTS offers partnerships to governments, researchers and the private sector to foster collaboration and help ensure a healthy future.
Defence and space
UTS offers world-class facilities, industry-recognised leaders and strong networking opportunities to help governments, research bodies and the private sector succeed.
Government and policy
Good governance and policy are critical in providing stability and opportunity for business, industry and the public. UTS offers partnerships and support to all tiers of government, NGOs and industry, through evidence-based research, consulting and professional education.
Manufacturing and construction
With the Australian construction and manufacturing industries experiencing a surge in innovation and automation, UTS is offering partnership opportunities to help drive regional development.
How we support industry
Our solutions
Innovative solutions tailored to your business needs.
Customised corporate training
We work with organisations in a collaborative and multi-faceted way bringing together the right minds from across UTS to better consider all angles of their needs and helping them rapidly upskill to meet the needs of the future.
Custom research
UTS offers tailored research across all sectors, to help businesses, government and organisations hit their objectives sooner. Designed around the specific needs of our partners, research can address anything from broad industry challenges to unique business hurdles.
Analysis
Data flows freely these days, but clear, useful insights don't. UTS provides organisations with expert analysis to help make evidence-based decisions, optimise strategic processes and improve output ahead of schedule.
Product design and development
The potential gains in designing and developing products are enormous, but the pathway to a final result can be unpredictable and tricky to navigate. UTS helps businesses and organisations streamline that journey, minimising uncertainty and maximising returns.
Talent
UTS can help businesses and organisations connect with, and recruit, the next generation of Australia’s brightest minds. From promoting your company as a future employer, to engaging with potential interns and graduate recruits, UTS provides ongoing support along the way.
Research development facilities
UTS has a reputation for state-of-the art facilities and world-class technology. These iconic buildings and resources are readily available to government departments, private industry and organisations to help facilitate innovation across Australia.
Our facilities
Our modern facilities enable our world-class research.
Case studies
Catch up on the latest case studies and research developments from our industry partnerships.
UTS and SXSW Sydney partner to drive creativity and innovation on a global stage
For the past two years, UTS has partnered with SXSW Sydney to support their global event, finding common ground in their shared commitment to creativity, innovation and technology.
Addressing STEM workforce challenges through a multifaceted collaboration
Vitex Pharmaceuticals and UTS are collaborating on a range of workforce sustainability initiatives and research projects. Together we’re innovating production techniques and reducing the skills gap in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Preventing catastrophic pipe failures on Sydney’s water network
UTS has been partnering with Sydney Water to extend the life of its critical infrastructure. Through cutting-edge robotics, analytics and intelligent technologies, our researchers are improving asset performance and the efficiency of the water utility’s operations.
Addressing a global talent shortage
How do we prepare people for careers in technology consulting and implementation? To meet this growing demand, Microsoft joined forces with UTS and created a groundbreaking course to seed the next generation of functional technology consultants.
Industry partnership: Applied Robotics
Growing a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) can be fraught with risk. When Applied Robotics needed help to expand their operations, they knew just where to turn.
Introducing robotics to construction – improving cost, efficiency and safety
Aurecon partnered with UTS’s Robotics Institute in a world-first trial of using an autonomous robot in the construction of the Boola Katitjin building.