Research at UTS: Law
The aim of research at UTS: Law is to develop a vibrant and sustainable research culture within the Faculty where each academic staff member is engaging in research which is of national or international significance and of benefit to the community. There exists a diverse range of staff research interests within the Faculty. The Faculty has established five research networks which represent the key areas of research strength:
- Health, Family and Communities
- IP, Media and Communications
- Corporate, Commercial and Tax
- International Law, Human Rights and the Environment
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
The Faculty’s research is disseminated through academic publications as well as through contributions to current policy debates by submissions to government inquiries, law reform commissions and other public bodies. The Faculty also holds occasional public events which highlight particular areas of the Faculty’s current research. Faculty Research Seminars are held regularly and the program of speakers includes Faculty academic members and invited speakers.
Contributions to our research program are also made by the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) (external site) and the Communications Law Centre (external site).
Student research and research training is also valued highly by the Faculty of Law.If you are a potential higher degree research student the Faculty offers a Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Juridical Science, or a Master of Laws by Thesis. Higher degree research students are supported by the Faculty through the provision of academic supervisors, designated computers & workspace.
Staff and student research is coordinated through the Associate Dean (Research) and the Faculty Research Officer and governed by the Research Management Committee (RMC). You are welcome to contact the Associate Dean (Research) for further information about the Faculty’s research and higher degree research program.
