Benefits of a research degree at UTS

During your research degree at UTS you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills and experiences that last a lifetime. 

Whether you need help developing your career, building your social circles, or maintaining your wellness, explore what you can access in person and online while studying at UTS.

Build your research networks 

Surround yourself with like-minded people and build relationships that will last beyond your degree. 

• Research Café: Meet other students and academics, exchange ideas, set up research collaborations and get advice.
• Academic conferences: As a UTS research student you can access up to $3000 of funding to help you to attend conferences aligned to your research. 
• Clubs and societies: Come together over a shared interest (think: camping or bubble tea), discipline, sport (think: Quidditch or gridiron), or belief.
• Teams channel: Ask questions and connect with other UTS research students from anywhere and at any time.

Access free learning

As a research student you get free access to:

• Our Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, a one-year course to enhance your teaching skills.
• Any undergraduate subject. You can choose to enrol in the subject and be assessed, or to sit in on the classes without being formally enrolled. It’s a great way to extend your learning, either in your area of research or in other disciplines that interest you.
• Workshops that help you build fundamental skills, including an understanding of research principles, methodologies, communication and career pathways.

Amplify your impact 

As you develop your research, you’ll be given opportunities to apply or communicate your research, like:

• Research internships that can help shape your research thinking in a real-world context, enhance your networks and diversify your CV.
• The Three Minute Thesis competition that encourages you to distil your research into a short talk in front of other researchers and funding bodies.
• Teaching opportunities that strengthen your communication and presentation skills and help you shape a new generation of students.
• Features in faculty and Graduate Research School communications to external partners.

World-class support & facilities

You’ll have access to:

• Study spaces, labs, researcher student desks and free WiFi at our conveniently located campus located in the heart of Sydney’s innovation precinct. Take a tour → 
• UTS Library’s extensive digital catalogue and one-on-one researcher support.
• Guidance in ethics applications and procedures.
• Free counselling to help you to manage challenges or develop important skills to manage stress.
• Support for academic writing and English-language skills.
• Personalised advice from UTS Careers about your future.
• Fitness and medical services to help you maintain your health.

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Our research environment and programs form a core part of the UTS Graduate Research Education Framework, which outlines how graduate research students are supported during their time at UTS. Find out more in the Graduate Research Environment Guidelines.