UTS is led by Vice-Chancellor and President Andrew Parfitt. The role of the Vice-Chancellor and the University Leadership Team is to provide effective operational management of the university to achieve strategic objectives. 

Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President

Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President, is UTS's chief executive officer. He is responsible to the UTS Council for the effective management of the university.

Vice-Chancellor and President

A portrait of Andrew Parfitt, UTS Vice-Chancellor and President

Professor Vicki Chen, Provost and Senior Vice-President

Vicki Chen is the Provost and Senior Vice-President. As the primary academic officer, the Provost is the second-in-charge to the Vice-Chancellor and oversees the academic activities of the university.

Provost and Senior Vice-President

A portrait shot of Vicki Chen, UTS Provost

University Leadership Team

Portrait of Debra Anderson - Dean, Faculty of Health

Professor Debra Anderson

Dean, Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health offers innovative, practice-based education and high impact research that focuses on improving health outcomes in local and global communities.

Portrait of Glen Babington - Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President

Glen Babington

Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the university's financial planning, infrastructure management, IT strategy and operations, and brand and reputation. 

Portrait of Alan Davison - Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Professor Alan Davison

Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences specialises in communication, education and international studies with a strong practice-based orientation and a focus on technology, creativity and internationalism.

Portrait of Professor Mark Evans - Interim Dean, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building

Professor Mark Evans

Interim Dean, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building

The Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building contributes to the transformation of urban life, contemporary design culture and the built environment through research, education and engagement with the professions.

Portrait of Kate McGrath - Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Research)

Professor Kate McGrath

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Research)

At the heart of our research endeavour is our commitment to excellence, translation impact, engagement with global and national partners, and innovative collaborations that transcend disciplinary and professional boundaries. 

Portrait of Dr Alana Piper - Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (External Engagement and Partnerships)

Dr Alana Piper

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (External Engagement and Partnerships)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement and Partnerships) is responsible for deepening and expanding UTS’s relationships with the public and private sectors, and driving the development of partnerships, collaborations and ventures that create real value and impact.

Portrait of Robynne Quiggin - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement)

Professor Robynne Quiggin

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement)

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement) provides cross-university leadership in UTS Indigenous initiatives.

Portrait of Kylie Readman - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)

Professor Kylie Readman

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education and Students)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) is responsible for UTS's key priorities in teaching and learning, the student experience, and the use of data analytics in all aspects of the university's work.

Portrait of Carl Rhodes - Dean, UTS Business School

Professor Carl Rhodes

Dean, UTS Business School

UTS Business School is a socially-committed business school focused on developing and sharing knowledge for an innovative, sustainable and prosperous economy in a fairer world.

Portrait of Anita Stuhmcke - Dean, Faculty of Law

Professor Anita Stuhmcke

Dean, Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is a dynamic and innovative law school, achieving great success for the quality of its legal education and research.

Portrait of James Wallman - Dean, Faculty of Science

Professor James Wallman

Dean, Faculty of Science

UTS Science is research-driven, relevant, innovative and practical, achieving success and impact for its quality teaching and research.

A portrait shot of Iain Watt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International)

Iain Watt

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International) is responsible for envisioning and driving the implementation of UTS’s next stage of internationalisation.

Portrait of Professor Peta Wyeth - Dean, Faculty of Engineering and IT

Professor Peta Wyeth

Dean, Faculty of Engineering and IT

The Faculty of Engineering and IT delivers rigorous, practical and industry-focused education and research that encourages disruptive technologies.

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Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.