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The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) was founded in 1988 and is located in NSW, Australia. A modern focus and a drive for innovation has enabled UTS to quickly climb global rankings, currently ranked number one in ''Times Higher Education'' top 100 universities under 50. With an overall ranking of 21 worldwide for all universities founded in the last 50 years. | The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) was founded in 1988 and is located in NSW, Australia. A modern focus and a drive for innovation has enabled UTS to quickly climb global rankings, currently ranked number one in ''Times Higher Education'' top 100 universities under 50. With an overall ranking of 21 worldwide for all universities founded in the last 50 years. | ||
| − | An industry focus with modern courses and state-of-the-art equipment has enabled its degrees and students continue to become more renounced and respected. UTS has shown a passion to continue this movement through it's 1 Billion dollar investment to fundamentally change the way that teaching, learning and research is delivered. | + | An industry focus with modern courses and state-of-the-art equipment has enabled its degrees and students continue to become more renounced and respected worldwide. UTS has shown a passion to continue this movement through it's 1 Billion dollar investment to fundamentally change the way that teaching, learning and research is delivered. |
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== Student Entrepreneurship == | == Student Entrepreneurship == | ||
| − | UTS is located in Ultimo which is the most heavily populated Start-Up area in Australia, | + | UTS is located in Ultimo which is the most heavily populated Start-Up area in Australia, similar to Silion Valley in the United States. Leveraging upon this, UTS has become one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial campuses in Australia. There are various programs implemented by UTS to encourage student entrepreneurship including, |
- The Hatchery, a 6 month extra curricular program, designed to give students the upper-hand in launching start-ups | - The Hatchery, a 6 month extra curricular program, designed to give students the upper-hand in launching start-ups | ||
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- New Courses such as the Bachelor of Creative Intellegence & Innovation | - New Courses such as the Bachelor of Creative Intellegence & Innovation | ||
| − | - Innovation and Entrepreneurial | + | - Student Run Innovation and Entrepreneurial Societies on Campus |
- Hackathons & Competitions including Project Pitch and 3P Competition, designed to launch competitive businesses | - Hackathons & Competitions including Project Pitch and 3P Competition, designed to launch competitive businesses | ||
| − | Each of these programs are cross-disciplinary, with no limitations or restrictions to certain faculties, degree types or year levels. The culmination of each of these has enabled UTS to become an active player in the Australian Start-Up Community. Helping to grow and support the culture, values and | + | Each of these programs are cross-disciplinary, with no limitations or restrictions to certain faculties, degree types or year levels. The culmination of each of these has enabled UTS to become an active player in the Australian Start-Up Community. Helping to grow and support the culture, values and organisations within Australias start-up ecosystem. |
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== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship == | == Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship == | ||
| − | Over the years, UTS has gradually implemented a range of | + | Over the years, UTS has gradually implemented a range of course work within subjects focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship to help students gain an in-depth understanding of these concepts. UTS has also implemented faculty targets to ensure that this momentum continues across all levels of the internal organisation. |
UTS, has however, also taken this a step further, through the creation of courses such as, | UTS, has however, also taken this a step further, through the creation of courses such as, | ||
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<u>Hackathon Weekends such as:</u> | <u>Hackathon Weekends such as:</u> | ||
| − | - Project Pitch | + | - Project Pitch (Weekend Long Competition to create, test and launch Start-Ups, with over $10,000 in prize money) |
| − | - 3P Competition | + | - 3P Competition (Competition run by the Business Faculty focusing on People, Planet & Profit with over $20,000 in prize money) |
<u>Entrepreneurial Based Student Societies Including,</u> | <u>Entrepreneurial Based Student Societies Including,</u> | ||
| − | - Australian Collabrotavive Entrepreneurial Society (ACES) | + | - Australian Collabrotavive Entrepreneurial Society (ACES) Focused on creating Entrepreneurship activities for students |
| − | - BCII | + | - BCII, Dedicating to encouraging innovation within students of specific courses. |
<u>Incubator Programs Such As:</u> | <u>Incubator Programs Such As:</u> | ||
| − | - Hatchery Program | + | - Hatchery Program, Incubator program designed to help students start and launch start-ups |
| − | - Hatchery+ Program | + | - Hatchery+ Program, Advanced Invubator program designed to help students grow and scale their start-ups |
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== University - Industry Collaboration == | == University - Industry Collaboration == | ||
| − | The university of technology has a reputation for being an extremely practical university. | + | The university of technology has a reputation for being an extremely practical university. Focusing on and encouraging industry placements, internships and practical experience throughout courses. In some instances, this real-world experience is compulsory for students to complete. |
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| + | This focus has enabled university students to better understand the job market and get real life experience. Placing them in a much better position to obtain a job upon graduation. Industry professionals also regularly mentor students during their semester at the hatchery and help design business models for potential student run start-up companies. | ||
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Overview
The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) was founded in 1988 and is located in NSW, Australia. A modern focus and a drive for innovation has enabled UTS to quickly climb global rankings, currently ranked number one in Times Higher Education top 100 universities under 50. With an overall ranking of 21 worldwide for all universities founded in the last 50 years.
An industry focus with modern courses and state-of-the-art equipment has enabled its degrees and students continue to become more renounced and respected worldwide. UTS has shown a passion to continue this movement through it's 1 Billion dollar investment to fundamentally change the way that teaching, learning and research is delivered.
Student Entrepreneurship
UTS is located in Ultimo which is the most heavily populated Start-Up area in Australia, similar to Silion Valley in the United States. Leveraging upon this, UTS has become one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial campuses in Australia. There are various programs implemented by UTS to encourage student entrepreneurship including,
- The Hatchery, a 6 month extra curricular program, designed to give students the upper-hand in launching start-ups
- New Courses such as the Bachelor of Creative Intellegence & Innovation
- Student Run Innovation and Entrepreneurial Societies on Campus
- Hackathons & Competitions including Project Pitch and 3P Competition, designed to launch competitive businesses
Each of these programs are cross-disciplinary, with no limitations or restrictions to certain faculties, degree types or year levels. The culmination of each of these has enabled UTS to become an active player in the Australian Start-Up Community. Helping to grow and support the culture, values and organisations within Australias start-up ecosystem.
Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Over the years, UTS has gradually implemented a range of course work within subjects focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship to help students gain an in-depth understanding of these concepts. UTS has also implemented faculty targets to ensure that this momentum continues across all levels of the internal organisation.
UTS, has however, also taken this a step further, through the creation of courses such as,
- Bachelor of Creative Intellegence & Innovation,
- Bachelor of Technology & Innovation
- Master of Data Science & Innovation
- Masters of Business Adminstration in Entrepreneurship, and many others.
These courses are designed to help students prepare for an innovative and constantly changing career paths.
University Opportunities
UTS has provided a huge range of different opportunities to help students grow and develop their passion for both Innovation and Entrepreneurship. These include,
Hackathon Weekends such as:
- Project Pitch (Weekend Long Competition to create, test and launch Start-Ups, with over $10,000 in prize money)
- 3P Competition (Competition run by the Business Faculty focusing on People, Planet & Profit with over $20,000 in prize money)
Entrepreneurial Based Student Societies Including,
- Australian Collabrotavive Entrepreneurial Society (ACES) Focused on creating Entrepreneurship activities for students
- BCII, Dedicating to encouraging innovation within students of specific courses.
Incubator Programs Such As:
- Hatchery Program, Incubator program designed to help students start and launch start-ups
- Hatchery+ Program, Advanced Invubator program designed to help students grow and scale their start-ups
University - Industry Collaboration
The university of technology has a reputation for being an extremely practical university. Focusing on and encouraging industry placements, internships and practical experience throughout courses. In some instances, this real-world experience is compulsory for students to complete.
This focus has enabled university students to better understand the job market and get real life experience. Placing them in a much better position to obtain a job upon graduation. Industry professionals also regularly mentor students during their semester at the hatchery and help design business models for potential student run start-up companies.
Start-Up Companies
UTS’s constant support and entrepreneurial education has assisted may students develop million-dollar start-up companies straight out of university. Some of the companies developed and formed in the UTS environment include Cube rider, which is the first private Australian company to put satellites in space and Wine stash, which is predicted to make 3 million dollars during its third year.
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Related Links
UTS Home Page:
UTS Hatchery Home Page:
https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/hatchery/overview
UTS FaceBook Page:
