UTS: Green

What future are we shaping, and who is guiding that direction?

The second event in the Net Zero Futures series, Country and Climate, is next week! Led by First Nations voices, the symposium examines the limitations of extractive industrial, economic and digital models, and explores regenerative, Country‑centred alternatives grounded in relationship, stewardship and long‑term thinking.

Tickets are free and include light catering throughout the day.

📅 Thu 20 August
🕤 10am–3pm
📍 UTS Great Hall

Register now at the link in our bio 🔗

Happy Spring Session! There's tons to get involved in on campus in the next few weeks- Make sure to check out some of these sustainability focused events!

👕 FESS Clothing Swap • Thu 13 Aug • 2–4pm
🌱 SASS & EIANZ Careers in Sustainability • Tue 18 Aug • 5:45–7:30pm
♻️ The Big Lift Ted Noffs Donation Sorting • Wed 19 Aug • 10am–4pm
🍪 Wellbeing Reps Clothes4Cookies • Tue 11 Aug • 12–3pm
👗 Wellbeing Reps Grab-a-Fit • Wed 19 Aug • 11am–2pm

Check out these events and more at the link in our bio 🔗

Congratulations to all the finalists from the 2026 Green Gown Awards Australasia! There's so much incredible work being done across the uni. Here are all the finalists from across UTS in different categories-

UTS Towards Climate Positive ~ Climate Action finalist
Coral Nurture Program ~ Nature Positive finalist
Energy Intelligence ~ Digital Futures finalist
TD Electives ~ Next Generation Learning & Skills finalist
A/Prof. Paul James Brown ~ Sustainability Leadership finalist

Orientation has kicked off! Welcome to everyone new coming to UTS for spring session 💚

Make sure to cut down on your plastic use during orientation by bringing your own cup to one of the cafés on campus and by refilling your water bottle at the stations all over campus! ☕💧

We can't wait to see everyone at our green campus tours this week! If you can't make it, come say hi to us at our O'Day stall on Wednesday in Building 2 Level 4 near the Student Learning Hub! You can get score a free drink bottle and get a chance to win a free Keep Cup ♻⭐

See you there!

Orientation is next week! Whether you're a returning student or starting in Spring session, make sure to swing by our table at O'Day to chat with us about sustainability, and pick up some sustainable freebies 💚

See you there!

📆 Wednesday 22 July
🕙 10 am - 3pm
📍 Student Learning Hub (Building 2, Level 4)

It's Plastic Free July! It's a great time to think about your plastic use and build new habits 💚🌏

There are loads of easy ways to avoid using single use plastics, from reusable coffee cups to bringing your water bottle with you rather than buying a new disposable one, or packing your food in a reusable container instead of cling film. 🚯

All cafes at UTS accept reusable coffee cups, and there are water filling stations all over campus, on most levels and in every kitchen. 💧

Learn more at the link in our bio 🔗

The Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings assesses 1,603 universities globally for their progress towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 🌏

UTS again performed strongly in this year’s ratings, placing equal 63rd in the world and equal 10th in Australia. We also rose to 17th in the world for SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and equal 29th in the world for SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation 🌟

This reflects the many ways UTS is driving social and environmental impact - and we couldn’t do it without our incredible staff, students, partners and community 💙

Read more about the work at UTS furthering the SDGs at https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/06/world-class-sustainability-impact

New to Sydney or just want to explore during session break? There are tons of green spaces all over and around the city to explore! 🌱

From bike paths to the Botanic Gardens, make sure you spend some time getting out and finding some new favourite spots 💚

Check out some resources for finding green spaces around Sydney at the link in our bio 🔗

The 2025 Sustainability Report is out now! 🧾

The report showcases some of the great sustainability projects from across the university, highlights key achievements of staff and students and tracks our campus operations. It's full of case studies from the amazing work being done all over the university. It’s been a great year for sustainability! 💚

You can read the full report at the link in our bio 🔗

What role can nature play in accelerating the transition to net zero?

The new Net Zero Futures series brings together influential voices from government, industry, academia and community to explore the bold ideas, practical pathways and collaborative solutions driving climate action today.

The first event, “Nature as Climate Infrastructure - Systems, Scale and Investment for Net Zero,” explores how integrating nature into economic systems can unlock new pathways for emissions reduction, resilience and long-term value creation. The event runs all day, and includes a free morning tea and lunch.

📅 Thu 18 June
🕤 9:30am–4:30pm
📍 UTS Great Hall

Register at the link in our bio 🔗