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Vision and mission

Vision

To be a world-leading, respected and recognised Technology University Faculty. The Faculty is student focused in its processes, and values exemplary teaching and practical application within a learning environment that is culturally inclusive and supportive.

UTS Science seeks to empower its students and staff to progress the professions, industries and communities of the world. To do this the faculty needs to create an environment that encourages innovation and discovery with the use of state of the art facilities, which in turn requires an organisation that is fundamentally customer focused. It requires an organisation to be one which believes in itself and removes impediments to the creative application of technology. The challenge for UTS Science is both cultural and product related.

Mission

Mission Statement "UTS: Science is research-driven, relevant, innovative and practical".

UTS: Science pursues research that advances innovation, technology and solutions to the most significant issues facing our world. Its teaching provides students with high quality technical and professional understanding that allows them to become outstanding contributors to innovation and problem solving.

UTS: Science's mission is supported by a vibrant, advanced and ultra-modern science facilities, outcomes-oriented research environment and active engagement with science, the scientific professions and the community.

Research-driven is demonstrated by:

  • multi-faceted research areas, capabilities and facilities
  • its emphasis, support and vigorous pursuit of research activities
  • creation of technology hubs to interact with industry and internal parties

Relevant and practical are demonstrated by:

  • the ability to apply relevant theory to solve practical real life problems
  • skills to interpret and analyse information, and apply effective solutions
  • critical and strategic thinking capabilities
  • the ability to communicate in a variety of forms across a range of contexts

Innovative is demonstrated by:

  • the capacity for leadership
  • the ability to think out of the box and promote pioneering research
  • the ability to work collaboratively with unlikely allies.