UTS ANNUAL REPOrt 2014 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS April 2015 The Hon. Adrian Piccoli, MP New South Wales Minister for Education Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Minister The University of Technology, Sydney is pleased to present the UTS Annual Report 2014. The report is in two volumes. Volume one outlines our strategic objectives and priorities for the year and our performance against these; and volume two contains our financial statements as endorsed by the UTS Council, and those of our entities. The report has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 (NSW). Yours faithfully, Professor Vicki Sara, AO Professor Attila Brungs Chancellor Vice-Chancellor UTS ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Who we are On 26 January 1988 — with the commencement of the University OVERVIEW of Technology, Sydney Act — the former New South Wales Letter of submission inside front cover Institute of Technology became the University of Technology, Who we are 1 Sydney. The New South Wales Institute of Technology was What we do 1 established in 1964, with the School of Design of the former Sydney College of the Arts incorporated into the institute on UTS structure 2 25 January 1988. Chancellor’s message 3 On 1 January 1990, the Institute of Technical and Adult Teacher Vice-Chancellor’s message 4 Education and the Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education Year in review 6 were amalgamated with the existing University of Technology, Sydney to form the current UTS. In 2013, UTS celebrated 25 years At a glance 7 as a university. Rankings and ratings 7 The UTS Strategic Plan 2009–2018 is a strong statement about Strategic objectives 8 the university’s aspirations for its third decade and outlines our Strategic priorities 9 vision to be a world-leading university of technology. Our purpose Key statistics 10 as a university is to advance knowledge and learning to progress the professions, industry and communities of the world. 2014 performance 11 Senior executive 12 The object and functions of UTS are outlined in the University of Technology, Sydney, Act 1989 (NSW) and in the constitutions of its controlled entities. GOVERNANCE AND REVIEW 14 UTS Council 16 Our City campus is in the heart of Sydney’s creative precinct and neighbours Sydney’s central business district. Our Kuring-gai campus is in a bushland setting in northern Sydney. Through our RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 18 Campus Master Plan, we are delivering world-class teaching, learning, research and social spaces to support our vision to be a TEACHING AND LEARNING 24 world-leading university of technology. FACULTY REPORts UTS is part of the Australian Technology Network of universities: a group of five prominent universities, from each Australian Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 28 mainland state, committed to working with industry and UTS Business School 30 government to deliver practical and professional courses. Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building 32 Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology 34 What we do Faculty of Health 36 UTS offers more than 130 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate Faculty of Law 38 courses across traditional and emerging disciplines including Faculty of Science 40 architecture, business, communication, creative intelligence, data Graduate School of Health 42 science, design, education, engineering, information technology, international studies, law, midwifery, nursing, orthoptics, pharmacy and science. STUDENts 44 In line with the UTS model of global practice-oriented learning, STAff 52 many of our students undertake professional practice throughout their degree. In addition, we offer a range of extracurricular CAMPUSES AND RESOURCES 56 programs to give our students the opportunity to further develop the knowledge and skills needed for their future careers. ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENt 60 Students also have the opportunity to study overseas as part of their degree program. UTS has exchange agreements with more FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SNAPSHOt 65 than 200 universities around the world. The university continues to build on its research performance Glossary 70 and profile. Our research is cross-disciplinary, innovative and Index 71 collaborative, with a focus on delivering a real benefit to society. In the latest Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research Acknowledgements and contacts inside back cover for Australia evaluations, UTS rated world standard or above in Finances and appendices see volume two every one of its broad areas of research. Through various partnerships, projects and events we also maintain strong relationships with the local community, industry, business and the professions. OVERVIEW CHANCELLOR AND COUNCIL Vice-Chancellor and President Provost and Senior Vice-President Faculties Creative Intelligence Unit Equity and Diversity Unit Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning Planning and Quality Unit UTS Internal Audit Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International and Advancement) External Relations International Engagement UTS International Australia–China Relations Institute UTS Shopfront 2SER Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) Research and Innovation Office Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government Centre for Local Government Institute for Sustainable Futures UTS Graduate Research School Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education and Students) Connected Intelligence Centre Institute for Interactive Media and Learning Student Ombud Student Services Unit University Library Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Corporate Services) Governance Support Unit Human Resources Unit Information Technology Division Marketing and Communication Unit Student Administration Unit UTS Legal Services Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources) Commercial Services Unit Facilities Management Operations Financial Services Unit Program Management Office Controlled entities accessUTS Pty Limited INSEARCH Limited UTS Global Pty Ltd Major related entities Sydney Educational Broadcasting Ltd UTS Child Care Inc UTS Union Ltd 22 UTSUTS ANNUALANNUAL REPORTREPORT 20142014 VERVIEW O OVERVIEW Chancellor’s message We welcomed new Deputy Vice-Chancellor were appointed after a competitive and Vice-President (Research) Professor selection process that attracted applicants Glenn Wightwick, who joined us in August. from all over the world. Successful Glenn’s record of research excellence and projects include a predictive model for reputation as a leading technologist will understanding the risk of depression stand him in good stead as he builds on in mothers after birth and international UTS’s strong research performance. disaster law in the Asia–Pacific region. The Registrar, John Hartigan, also retired Our alumni are an important part of the this year after five years in the role. I would UTS community; they are ambassadors like to thank him for his tireless work as for the university, using the skills and Secretary to Council and his work with knowledge gained at UTS to make their various committees of Council. I wish him mark on the global workplace. This year all the best in his retirement. I attended the Alumni Awards dinner where I presented the UTS Chancellor’s The UTS Council underwent changes Award for Excellence 2014 to Dr Simon to its membership this year. Long-term UTS Chancellor Professor Vicki Sara, AO Walsh, Chief Scientist, Forensics, for the members Megan Cornelius, AM, Professor PHOTO: CARMEN LEE PLATT Australian Federal Police. Jenny Onyx and Professor Greg Skilbeck ended their terms in October, as did This year I was particularly pleased to This year we farewelled Vice-Chancellor Su-Ming Wong, and student members see significant growth in philanthropic Professor Ross Milbourne, who retired in Elizabeth Hanley and Douglas McDonald. support for the university, largely due July; marking the end of an era for UTS. I welcomed new members Dr Merilyn to a greater level of engagement with I was very fortunate to serve as Chancellor Sleigh and Professor Andrew Jakubowicz, our alumni. This is a key priority for the for most of Ross’s 12-year tenure as Vice- and two new student members, Aaron university, particularly in light of declining Chancellor and President. Under Ross’s Ngan and Abhishek Loumish. I am also government support. As a result of our inspirational leadership, UTS gained a delighted that Professor Sally Varnham continued efforts in this area, we now have reputation as a leading innovative and will continue to be on Council as an more than 3000 donors contributing to the dynamic university; one highly sought after elected academic staff member after advancement of UTS. by students, academics, researchers and having completed a second term as Chair The university conferred a number industry alike. of Academic Board. of honorary doctorates at this year’s On behalf of the university, the UTS Council In 2014, UTS operated under four revised graduation ceremonies. Philanthropist paid tribute to Ross’s outstanding vision strategic objectives: to inspire graduate and great friend of UTS Dr Chau Chak and unwavering commitment to UTS success, to enhance our research Wing was made an Honorary Doctor of throughout his time as Vice-Chancellor. performance, to connect and engage, and the University in recognition of his support The Council appointed Ross an Emeritus to adapt and thrive. for Australia–China bilateral relations. Professor of UTS; the Ross Milbourne Honorary doctorates were also awarded to The success of our graduates will be Research Scholarship