Research strengths

UTS has rapidly established a global reputation for solid, relevant research.

Our research strengths range from traditional areas - such as physical, biological and engineering sciences - to contemporary fields including social inquiry, design, leisure and tourism, nursing, adult learning, local government and nanotechnology.

We believe in driving change and finding practical solutions to current national and international problems - what we call practical innovation.

UTS has 25 research strengths, pursued through research institutes, centres and specialist research groups. These teams and the networks they connect with are not only vital to us in terms of our standing as a research university, they also guide the calibre and relevance of our teaching.

Our research is grouped in five main areas: