Student partnership is an ethos, not an activity

Although most universities have student representatives on boards and committees, gather student feedback and run student forums, UTS Law Professor Sally Varnham argues this could be done more effectively and authentically.

Authentic student engagement

True teachers don’t just count their blessings – they share them

We don’t know exactly what jobs of the future will be, but we can be certain that STEM subjects will be vital.

 

New teaching & learning framework for STEM

WASH: For her, it's the big issue

Water may seem an unusual topic to start a discussion on gender issues.

Read more about why it's important

Counting Dead Women: the hard truth about Australia’s domestic violence victims

UTS academic, Jenna Price, as part of the Counting Dead Women campaign researchers sets out to tackle the distorted image of violence and women in the media.

 

 

 

Read more about the Counting Dead Women campaign

Case studies

Shelter in the storm – how COVID-19 changed the lives of LGBTIQA+ young people

Many people lost jobs and were forced back into the family home during 2020. But shutdowns also pushed some 16­–25-year-olds to the brink of homelessness, a Social Impact Grant report has found. Based on a survey of 660 young adults led by UTS digital and social media researcher, Paul Byron, the report found trans and […]

Enlisting migration agents in the fight against slavery

Because modern slavery is based on complex societal and personal factors, exploitation is often hidden in plain sight. Migrant workers and others on temporary visas are particularly vulnerable.

Counting Dead Women: The hard truth about Australia’s domestic violence victims

Teaching the next generation of scientists the value of inclusion

Yvonne Davila and Lucy Mercer-Mapstone worked with undergraduate students and university staff to develop approaches to increasing inclusivity in university science courses.

Campaign to fight feeding tube stigma

Developing a public awareness campaign around feeding tubes.

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News from across UTS

UN harnessing sport for greater good

The UN values sport as a vehicle for improving lives in disadvantaged communities – but it is grass-roots programs rather than mega-events such as the Football World Cup that make the difference.

Non-native English speakers have a voice at UTS too

UTS researchers, supported by the UTS Social Impact grant, explore the lived experiences of NESB research students at UTS.

#thismymob: A place for Indigenous Australians in the virtual world