Controlled entities

The University of Technology, Sydney, Act 1989 (NSW) (UTS Act) provides for controlled entities in part 4, division 1, section 16A.

UTS controlled entities are as follows.

INSEARCH Ltd

INSEARCH is a registered non-self accrediting higher education institution and a pathway provider to UTS. Its board of directors set high standards in corporate behaviour, teaching excellence and student care.

accessUTS Pty Ltd

accessUTS is the wholly owned commercial arm of UTS. The company was established in 2001 and is responsible for the provision of UTS consultant expertise to business, industry, the community and government.

accessUTS consultants work across a range of academic disciplines, providing consulting and expert opinion services, laboratory testing and analysis, training programs and study tours.

Major related entities

UTS Union Ltd

UTS Union provides a range of non-academic services and facilities at all campuses.

Sydney Educational Broadcasting Limited

UTS, in conjunction with Macquarie University, operates Sydney Educational Broadcasting Ltd (radio 2SER-FM), an independent and non-commercial radio station.

UTS Child Care Inc

UTS Child Care is an incorporated association that coordinates the operation of all child care services at UTS.

Commercial activities

The University of Technology, Sydney, Act 1989 (NSW) (UTS Act) provides key definitions, guidelines and other details relating to UTS commercial activities and functions in part 4, division 3 (sections 21A–21E).

The UTS governance instruments relating to commercial activities are as follows.

UTS Guidelines for Commercial Activities

Under the UTS Act, the Council may submit proposals for guidelines to the Minister for approval.

For current guidelines, see UTS Guidelines for Commercial Activities (PDF).

Proposed revisions to the guidelines are currently being considered by the Minister for Education.

Council Directives for UTS Commercial Activities

The UTS Act and the Guidelines for Commercial Activities require Council to provide detailed direction, including to 'establish and maintain procedures' for commercial activities.

The Council Directives for UTS Commercial Activities establishes and maintains procedures for UTS commercial activities.

Standing Delegations of Authority

The key delegations relating to commercial activities are defined within the Standing Delegations of Authority. They are 1.17, 1.18, 3.3 and 3.4.

These delegations should be exercised subject to and in accordance with any other relevant governance instruments.

Contact

For further information on governance instruments for UTS controlled entities or commercial activities, contact:

Richard Birrell
Manager, Policy and Secretariat
Tel: 02 9514 7550
Email: Richard.Birrell@uts.edu.au