# Governmentandpolicy
**Source**: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-industry/governance-policy
**Parent**: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students
Good governance and policy are critical in providing stability and opportunity for business, industry and the public. UTS offers partnerships and support to all tiers of government, NGOs and industry, through evidence-based research, consulting and professional education – to help drive overall impact and public good.
From initial strategy through to implementation and final evaluation, we work with partners to enhance policy, services and programs, aiming for greater efficiency and collective wellbeing in society.
## News and case studies
Learn the latest research developments in government and policy from our experts.
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News
[### Strengthening Communities](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/07/strengthening-communities)
With 79% of Australians believing local councils should play a greater role in social wellbeing initiatives, the importance of responsive social planning and community development has never been more important.
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News
[### Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/12/why-tasmanias-politicians-couldnt-say-no-to-once-in-a-century-afl-opportunity)
After fierce debate, Tasmania’s AFL dream is almost certain to happen but do the economics make sense?
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Webpage
[### Addressing a global talent shortage](https://www.uts.edu.au/case-studies/industry-partnership-microsoft)
How do we prepare people for careers in technology consulting and implementation? To meet this growing demand, Microsoft joined forces with UTS and created a groundbreaking course to seed the next generation of functional technology consultants.
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News
[### How organisations build trust in their decisions through effective public engagement](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/02/how-organisations-build-trust-in-their-decisions-through-effective-public-engagement)
On a Tuesday night somewhere in Australia, a familiar scene plays out. A community hall fills with folding chairs. Residents arrive tired, curious, sometimes sceptical.
[Read more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/02/how-organisations-build-trust-in-their-decisions-through-effective-public-engagement)
News
[### Australia’s National AI Plan: time to act](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/12/australias-national-ai-plan-time-to-act)
The National AI Plan doesn’t just set a vision; it commits the Government to action. Success will be judged on how quickly the Government fulfils its commitments.
[Read more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/12/australias-national-ai-plan-time-to-act)
Webpage
[### Addressing a global talent shortage](https://www.uts.edu.au/case-studies/industry-partnership-microsoft)
How do we prepare people for careers in technology consulting and implementation? To meet this growing demand, Microsoft joined forces with UTS and created a groundbreaking course to seed the next generation of functional technology consultants.
[Read more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/case-studies/industry-partnership-microsoft)
News
[### Strengthening Communities](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/07/strengthening-communities)
With 79% of Australians believing local councils should play a greater role in social wellbeing initiatives, the importance of responsive social planning and community development has never been more important.
[Read more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/07/strengthening-communities)
News
[### How organisations build trust in their decisions through effective public engagement](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/02/how-organisations-build-trust-in-their-decisions-through-effective-public-engagement)
On a Tuesday night somewhere in Australia, a familiar scene plays out. A community hall fills with folding chairs. Residents arrive tired, curious, sometimes sceptical.
[Read more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/02/how-organisations-build-trust-in-their-decisions-through-effective-public-engagement)
News
[### Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/12/why-tasmanias-politicians-couldnt-say-no-to-once-in-a-century-afl-opportunity)
After fierce debate, Tasmania’s AFL dream is almost certain to happen but do the economics make sense?
[Read more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/12/why-tasmanias-politicians-couldnt-say-no-to-once-in-a-century-afl-opportunity)
News
[### Australia’s National AI Plan: time to act](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/12/australias-national-ai-plan-time-to-act)
The National AI Plan doesn’t just set a vision; it commits the Government to action. Success will be judged on how quickly the Government fulfils its commitments.
[Read more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2025/12/australias-national-ai-plan-time-to-act)
## Meet our researchers
Our researchers produce innovative work that addresses today’s challenges and creates meaningful change.
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## Our expertise
We have diverse experience across many sectors, including:
- strategy
- policy development
- service delivery
- programs
- advisory services
- professional education
- implementation
- evaluation.
## Our services
Innovative solutions tailored to your business needs.
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[### Customised corporate training](https://plus.uts.edu.au/)
We work with organisations in a collaborative and multi-faceted way bringing together the right minds from across UTS to better consider all angles of their needs and helping them rapidly upskill to meet the needs of the future.
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[### Custom research](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-industry/solutions-capabilities/custom-research)
UTS offers tailored research across all sectors, to help businesses, government and organisations hit their objectives sooner. Designed around the specific needs of our partners, research can address anything from broad industry challenges to unique business hurdles.
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[### Analysis](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-industry/solutions-capabilities/analysis)
Data flows freely these days, but clear, useful insights don't. UTS provides organisations with expert analysis to help make evidence-based decisions, optimise strategic processes and improve output ahead of schedule.
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[### Product design and development](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-industry/solutions-capabilities/product-design-development)
The potential gains in designing and developing products are enormous, but the pathway to a final result can be unpredictable and tricky to navigate. UTS helps businesses and organisations streamline that journey, minimising uncertainty and maximising returns.
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[### Talent](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-industry/solutions-capabilities/talent)
UTS can help businesses and organisations connect with, and recruit, the next generation of Australia’s brightest minds. From promoting your company as a future employer, to engaging with potential interns and graduate recruits, UTS provides ongoing support along the way.
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[### Research development facilities](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-industry/solutions-capabilities/research-development-facilities)
UTS has a reputation for state-of-the art facilities and world-class technology. These iconic buildings and resources are readily available to government departments, private industry and organisations to help facilitate innovation across Australia.
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## Why partner with us?
Our partnerships with organisations promote change and achieve business success through a combination of creativity and technology.
Contact us at [research.engagement@uts.edu.au](mailto:research.engagement@uts.edu.au "research.engagement@uts.edu.au") to find out more.
[How to partner with UTS](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-industry/how-to-partner-with-uts)
## Connect with our research centres and institutes
Our centres and institutes undertake government and policy research across specialist and interdisciplinary areas.
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[### Disability Research Network](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-vision/initiatives/social-justice-uts/disability-research-network)
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[### Australian Centre for Public History](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/centres/australian-centre-public-history)
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[### Centre for Media Transition](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/centres/centre-media-transition)
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[### Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/centres/centre-research-education-digital-society)
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[### Institute for Public Policy and Governance](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/centres/institute-public-policy-and-governance)
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[### Centre for Local Government](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/centres/institute-public-policy-and-governance/centre-local-government)
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## Tech Central
We’re in the heart of Tech Central, a growing ecosystem of world-class research, industry and entrepreneurship. It’s where industry leaders, startups, researchers, government and students collaborate to amplify economic impact and accelerate research commercialisation.
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