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University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). 35,700 students and 2,797 staff Seven Faculties Arts and Social Sciences Business Design, Architecture and Building Engineering and Information Technology Law Nursing, Health and Midwifery Science
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35,700 students and 2,797 staff Seven Faculties Arts and Social Sciences Business Design, Architecture and Building Engineering and Information Technology Law Nursing, Health and Midwifery Science About 34% of students come from a non-English speaking background, and 46% were born outside of Australia. 79% of UTS Australian graduates were in full-time or part-time employment 3 months after completion of their studies. UTS Facts and Figures
Community-Initiated and Student-run Projects (core activity) Community-Engaged Research Scholarly and Accessible Publications Community Research Elective (cross-faculty subject) Access to UTS Expertise & Advice Workshops/Seminars and Conferences Developing Strategic Partnerships UTS Shopfront’s Activities
UTS Shopfront’s Statistics • 15 years of operation • 600+ completed community projects • 700+ community partners • 2500+ students involved in projects • $2.5 million research earnings • Core involvement of 50 UTS Staff • Sydney & other NSW
Lessons Learnt • Ensure that contact and dialogue is maintained at all levels • Work with the strengths of your University • Understanding there are discrepancies between time, space and rhythm of community and institutional life • Ensuring all stakeholders take responsibility for outcomes, processes and directions • Work WITH the community
Contact Details Contact: Pauline O’Loughlin UTS Shopfront University of Technology, Sydney E: shopfront@uts.edu.au W: www.shopfront.uts.edu.au