2019-05-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Sustainability Institute - Concepts and Options Report

2. Institute for Sustainable Futures
https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/institute-sustainable-futures




Institute model – Physical institute within University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Active organisation – Founded in 1997.
Background – ISF is a University research institute that has been created with the aim of assisting
change towards sustainable futures by conducting independent project-based research for
Australian and international clients. University Researchers and staff come from varied backgrounds,
including engineering, architecture, management, economics, science, the social sciences,
international studies and political studies.
Mission – To conduct project-based, applied research to support communities, governments and
businesses to create change towards sustainable futures.
Governance structure – The governance at UTS operates within the framework prescribed by the
UTS Act and By-law, and the rules, policies and procedures as determined by the authoritative
decision-making bodies of the University. Decisions are implemented in accordance with the
standing delegations as approved by the UTS Council. The institute is managed by a director and a
number of dedicated researchers and support staff.
Funding – Base funding is through the UTS. Private clients fund specific projects.
Selection criteria – The institute is research focused. It is a premier example of a university-based
institute conducting independent project-based sustainability research for Australian and
international clients. It aims to deliver independent and practical solutions to suit the needs of a
diverse range of clients. The institute also has mechanisms to support and foster postgraduate
students on a range of sustainability projects.




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