UTS Faculty of Design and Society

Changing careers can feel like a leap into the unknown. For Bella, returning to UTS to study a Master of Secondary Education gave her the confidence to take that leap - and discover a career she knows is right for her.

After completing a Bachelor of Business in Marketing at UTS in 2023, Bella decided to pursue teaching. Now in her final year, she has completed professional placements, travelled to South Korea as part of an international study experience and started working as a casual teacher alongside her studies.

“UTS helped me realise that I've found a career that's right for me. It's a career I'm certain about.”

Read Bella’s story and discover how her journey from marketing to teaching helped shape her future here:

How Bella found her future in Secondary Education at UTS After changing careers from marketing to teaching, Bella found her confidence through the UTS Master of Secondary Education. From international study opportunities to professional placements, discover how she's preparing for a career in the classroom.

What does it actually take to become an architect? 🏛️

For UTS Architecture graduates Laura and Wally Stanton of Stanton Architects, it’s about much more than designing beautiful spaces.

The co-founders of Stanton Architects combine creativity, problem-solving, technology, communication and people skills every day - from developing concepts and meeting clients to visiting construction sites and working with builders and consultants.

And architecture doesn’t have to mean one career path. From architect and interior architect to urban designer, property developer, sustainability consultant and more, an architecture degree can open the door to a diverse range of careers.

So, what is it really like to study architecture at UTS, read more here:

Where can a UTS Architecture degree take you? Thinking about studying architecture? Discover how a UTS Architecture degree combines creative practice, industry experience and design thinking to prepare you for a range of careers. Hear how graduates Laura and Wally Stanton turned their passion for design into a successful architectural practice.

Interested in studying Fashion Business or Fashion & Textiles?

Not sure which one is right for you? While both can lead to careers in fashion, they take very different approaches.

- Fashion & Textiles focuses on designing and making.

- Fashion Business focuses on strategy, business, brands and the future of the industry.

And if you change your mind? Vishi Kalra did - after starting in Fashion & Textiles, they transferred to Fashion Business to pursue their interest in the broader business and leadership side of fashion.

Read more here:

What’s the Difference Between Fashion Business and Fashion & Textiles Thinking about studying fashion? Compare the Bachelor of Fashion Business and Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles at UTS, including what you’ll learn, career options and learning styles.

UTS researchers are gaining a front-row seat to the future of our oceans.

UTS is the first Australian university to be granted accredited observer status with the International Seabed Authority, giving researchers access to crucial deliberations on the regulation of deep-sea mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Through Senior Lecturer in Social and Political Sciences Dr Lai-Ha Chan, UTS researchers will be able to engage with international discussions shaping the future governance of the deep sea - an area with significant environmental, legal and geopolitical implications.

Read more:

UTS researchers gain access to crucial deliberations on deep-sea mining UTS is the first Australian university to be granted accredited observer status with the International Seabed Authority.

🏛️ The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is coming to University of Technology Sydney!

We’re excited to host a series of events celebrating the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture at UTS this September.

From 1-11 September, visit Architecture, Recognised, a free exhibition showcasing the seven winning projects from around the world, from flood-resilient housing in Bangladesh to a transformed metro plaza in Tehran and rainbow domes on Hormuz Island.

You can also join Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, for a free public lecture exploring Beyond Design: How Architecture is Judged and what separates a good project from an exceptional one.

Architecture, Recognised: Aga Khan Architecture Award Exhibition
📍 UTS Central (Building 2), Level 4 Foyer, 61 Broadway, Ultimo.
📅 1–11 September, Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
🎟️ Exhibition: Free entry, no registration required

Beyond Design: How Architecture is Judged (Public Lecture)
📍Guthrie Theatre, UTS Building 6 (Peter Johnson Building), Level 3, Room 028, 702 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW 2007
📅 Wednesday 2 September, 5–6pm
🎟️ Public lecture: Free, registration via Humanitix

Learn more here:

Architecture, Recognised: Aga Khan Architecture Award Exhibition and Public Lecture Eleven days on what architecture is really worth. An exhibition of the seven 2025 Aga Khan Award winners and a public lecture from inside the jury room from...

A major moment for UTS Fashion alumni ✨

Three of the four nominees for the ELLE Next Gen Fashion Designer Award 2026 are University of Technology Sydney Fashion alumni - a fantastic recognition of the emerging talent coming out of our fashion program.

Congratulations to:

✨ Frances Clifton (Alma Ines)
✨ Rose Guiffre
✨ Hannah Teresa (Haluminous)

They join Paris Jade Burrows as nominees for this year’s award, celebrating Australia’s next generation of fashion talent.

The ELLE Next Gen Awards will take place in Sydney on 2 September. We’ll be cheering on our talented alumni as they take their place among Australia’s emerging creative leaders.

Read more: https://www.elle.com.au/culture/elle-next-gen-awards-nominees-2026/

How can we build a stronger creative R&D ecosystem in Australia?

This week, Professor James Bennett, Dean of UTS Faculty of Design and Society, will take to the stage at REMIX Summits - Culture, Tech & Entrepreneurship Sydney to share lessons from one of the UK’s biggest investments in creative industries research and development.

Drawing on his experience as former Director of the CoSTAR National Lab, James will explore how an initial pilot program grew into more than £270 million in investment and growth across the UK’s creative industries, and what Australia can learn from that experience.

He’ll also look at how creative R&D can support the growth of Australia’s creative sector from our cultural organisations to emerging innovation precincts such as Tech Central Sydney.

📍 REMIX Summit Sydney
📅 20–21 August 2026
🎤 Professor James Bennett, UTS - Thursday 20 August

Find out more here:

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Congratulations to Professor Shankar Sankaran PhD PMI Fellow on being named a 2026 PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award Honoree!

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has officially announced its 2026 Awards finalists and honorees, recognising project professionals, researchers, educators, teams and changemakers whose work is making a significant impact on the project management profession.

Professor Shankar Sankaran from UTS, together with Professor Alejandro Romero-Torres from UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada, and Professor Joseph G. from Northeastern University, USA, has been named a recipient of the PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award for their book: “Case Studies on Project Management in Practice”.

Learn more about the award and finalist: https://www.pmi.org/about/awards/2026-honorees

What does it take to prepare the next generation of teachers?

For Kieng Do, studying primary education at UTS has provided opportunities to connect theory with practice and develop the skills needed to make a meaningful contribution in the classroom.

Her experience highlights the value of industry-connected learning and the role of education in preparing graduates to support the next generation.

Read Kieng’s story and discover how her experience at UTS is shaping her path into primary education:

Master of Teaching in Primary Education: Kieng Do's Career Change Journey Discover how Kieng Do made the move from pharmacy to primary education at UTS, gaining practical classroom experience, supportive connections, and the confidence to pursue a new career.