Research Landscape – Our Strengths

The research landscape at UWS is interdisciplinary and collaborative. The University is responsive to the contemporary social, economic and environmental challenges in Greater Western Sydney and orientated to global challenges.

We strive to make our research applied and relevant to what we teach and to industry, business, community and government of our region and beyond. UWS also promotes specific basic research in areas that correspond to the academic strengths of individuals and research groups.

Research at UWS is defined as critical and creative activity undertaken on a systematic basis in order to extend knowledge and understanding and/or solve practical or theoretical problems. The University’s research performance has shown continued growth against all key indicators.

The University of Western Sydney’s research plan 2012-2014 presents our research strategies and targets. The University is mid-way through a 10 year investment program ensuring that excellence in research is strongly supported.

Earlier documents articulating the research vision of UWS include:

UWS has embraced two major mechanisms for expressing its research strengths: multidisciplinary research programs that support the University mission and have national and local relevance, and a small number of research centres.

Research concentrations

UWS has a number of research concentrations which provide the University with research strength.

As part of our ongoing commitment to quality assurance, the performance of research concentrations is regularly subject to expert external review.

Future UWS research strengths

Emerging research concentrations are identified and University Research Groups are supported and developed in the schools.

Research training

Research higher education at the University of Western Sydney achieves the complex expectations of students, employers, and scholars in the 21st century. Graduates are equipped with a portfolio of skills and knowledge, enabling them to develop their capabilities to the highest potential for personal growth and fulfilment, for effective participation in the workforce, and for making constructive contributions to society.

Research management

An integrated approach to research and consultancy is ensured through the close association of Research Services and UWS Innovation under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).

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