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== Overview ==
[https://www.uts.edu.au The University of Technology Sydney ] (UTS) was founded in 1988 and is located in Sydney's tech precinct in NSW, Australia. A modern focus and a drive for innovation has enabled UTS to quickly climb global rankings. UTS jumped almost 200 places in the Times Higher Education rankings over the last seven years (2012-2019) and remains the number one young university (under 50) in Australia. UTS is known as a world leader in transdiciplinary approaches and sustainable futures thinking, with over 45,000 students and almost 4,000 staff. An industry focus with modern courses and state-of-the-art equipment has enabled its degrees and students continue to become more respected worldwide. UTS has shown a passion to continue this movement through its 1 Billion dollar investment to fundamentally change the way that teaching, learning and research is delivered.
=== UTS Values ===
UTS is led by five distinct values that shape the vision and strategy of the university:
'''Discover''' and share new knowledge and new ways to lead through teaching, research, intellectual debate and use of technology.
'''Engage''' and collaborate with students, alumni, partners, professions and communities locally and internationally.
'''Empower''' staff and students to grow, challenge and make a difference.
'''Deliver''' obligations to staff, students, partners and communities while maintaining high standards and ethical behaviour.
'''Sustain''' local and global environment, organisational health and the ability to create a positive and viable future.
=== Vision 2027 ===
Launched in 2017, [https://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-2027-strategy UTS’ Vision 2027] seeks to catalyze a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship with the university The goals encourage collaboration and creativity in social justice and accessibility; responsible leadership; and excellence in indigenous higher education and research. Students are encouraged to be flexible and resilient through critical thinking, access to impactful learning and transdisciplinary thinking. Students, staff, professionals and partners are connected in through innovation to deliver excellent research with impact through eight university-wide goals.
Lifetime learningPersonal learning experienceDigital partnersNew ways of workingPrecinct, community, partnershipsConnected researchInternational profileSocial change
In collaboration with the launch of Vision 2027, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Innovation and Enterprise - Professor Glenn Wightwick was appointed to support innovation and connection throughout the university with a focus on entrepreneurship and external engagement. Professor Wightwick oversees the Corporate Relations Centre, Innovation and Entrepreneurship portfolio and 2SER radio/podcast platform.