Projects and initiatives
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Algae tech takes the lead in climate fight
UTS has celebrated World Algae Day by highlighting two cutting-edge technologies that promise the next-generation of carbon capture.
NEWS | UTS Health and Science -
Energy savings from the ground up
New research led by UTS demonstrates environmental benefits of geothermal technology and sustainable design.
NEWS | UTS -
ISF at COP27
ISF will share research in WASH and pathways to net zero at the UN event in 2022.
NEWS | ISF -
Algae tech takes the lead in climate fight
UTS celebrates World Algae Day with two game-changing biotechnologies.
NEWS | C3 -
'Super algae' to save the planet
World first technology, led by UTS research, will accelerate the discovery of climate change fighting ‘super algae’.
NEWS | C3 -
Green walls sprout a Tall Poppy
Dr Peter Irga from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering awarded a 2022 Young Tall Poppy Science Award for his research in air pollution and monitoring.
NEWS | FEIT -
Astute analysis and advocacy pave the way for ATN emission cuts
ISF’s sophisticated analysis and persuasive advocacy were behind a dramatic cut in greenhouse gas emissions achieved by the Australian Technology Network of Universities.
Impact Story | ISF -
Supercharging the road to 100% clean energy
The biggest challenge we have is time. ISF researchers map out the key targets to realise the clean energy transition.
NEWS | ISF -
Managing our disaster response in a changing climate
Investigating differing perspectives and tailoring our disaster response approach in a changing climate.
NEWS | ISF -
When coal mines close, what happens to the workers?
NSW’s biggest coal mine to close in 2030. Now what about the workers?
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UTS team wins prestigious ‘Solar Decathlon’ division
The UTS School of Architecture and Faculty of Engineering & IT have been announced winners in a competition that shows off the latest technologies to design and build the most sustainable buildings possible.
NEWS | DAB and FEIT -
Riding the ‘Green Wave’
New report from RACE for 2030 and ISF provides a blueprint for your net zero strategy to thrive in a low carbon world.
NEWS | ISF -
It’s in the air – battery research takes up the charge
Researchers at the UTS Cenre for Clean Energy and Technology are working on battery technology to help match the driving range of an EV with a petrol-fuelled car.
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How to limit global warming to 1.5°C: guidance for sectors
Looking at a net zero transition in the real economy from ISF’s modelled pathways for industries.
NEWS | ISF -
A climate champion reflects
The Hon. Bob Carr has come to the end of his term as UTS Industry Professor of Business and Climate.
NEWS | ISF -
UTS is demanding climate action now!
The UTS Enviro Collective hosted a contingent to speak out against the climate crisis for the Global Student Climate Strike.
News | ISF -
Reducing the carbon footprint of concrete production
Low-carbon concrete and how it can become the future of the construction industry.
Research project | FEIT -
Preparing the super indsutry for climate change challenges
ISF is partnering with the Australian Institute for Superannuation Trustees to deliver a series of masterclasses that will help the financial sector navigate climate change.
Research project | ISF -
Automotive recycling program receives new brand identity
UTS Business School have been working this year to create branding and education assets to encourage businesses to divert plastic automotive waste from landfill.
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How can we limit global warming to 1.5°C?
ISF researchers have developed energy-related carbon budgets for a sustainable pathway towards 1.5°C.
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Advanced battery technologies
The CCET research team is powering ahead with the development of a fast and efficient Lithium-oxygen (Li-O₂) battery system.
Research project | Science -
UTS Central - a 5-star sustainable building
UTS Central has been designed to produce less emissions and limit energy and water use.
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New South Wales’ coolest public park
New smart technology set to change water management practices throughout communities with Sydney Olympic Park as the first innovative project.
Project | ISF -
Your Home: sustainable housing guide
Your Home is a multiple-award-winning guide to sustainable housing aimed at ordinary householders as well as building professionals.
Research project | ISF -
Algae cures popular brewer’s carbon hangover
Scientists and Young Henrys are working together to demonstrate the potential for algae to help businesses offset carbon dioxide.
Research project | C3 -
Coral connections
In a world first, researchers at UTS are partnering with local community organisations to restore the Great Barrier Reef—one coral at a time.
Research project | C3 -
Developing the future energy workforce
New research from ISF and RACE for 2030 calls for a true understanding of the current - and future - energy workforce.
Research project | RACE for 2030 -
Fairwater living laboratory
A vision of how we could live more sustainably into the future is being realised in a quiet pocket of Sydney’s western suburbs.
Research project | DAB -
Innovative microgrids to boost economic growth
University of Technology researchers score government grant to explore how to better meet the energy needs of regional and remote Australia.
Research project | FEIT -
Cementing a low-carbon future in place
An innovative new research hub is helping create new-generation lower-carbon concretes and sustainable manufacturing methods.
Research project | UTS CSB