UNSW Precincts
What is a precinct?
UNSW’s precincts model is a strategic framework that drives innovation, collaboration, and economic growth through vibrant, community-embedded initiatives beyond the Kensington campus.
By bringing together academia, industry, government, and community partners, our precincts tackle real-world challenges, accelerate research translation, and foster entrepreneurship.
Our vision and aim
UNSW has ambitiously set out to re-imagine partnerships with our communities. By investing in world-class infrastructure and systems we’re strengthening connections across New South Wales and the ACT to accelerate innovation, test research and education models and make a difference to the diverse communities we serve. And it’s all inspired by our people, resources and partnerships.
Our precincts focus on cross-disciplinary research, innovation, partnership, place-making, network sharing and specialisation. They extend beyond organisational boundaries to deliver economic, health, educational, and social benefits.
We’re committed to removing barriers to collaboration and ensuring best practices.
Australia-wide collaborative partnerships with government, industry and community.
UNSW has committed $1 billion to precinct development until 2030.
10+ strategic sites.
Our presence
We've made strategic and significant investments to precincts across NSW and the ACT. Our commitment spans east to west of Sydney, is expanding in the heart of Canberra City and is developing the capabilities in our regional centres like Murrumbidgee. Our four regions include:
Sydney
The UNSW Health Translation Hub unites researchers, clinicians, educators, industry and public health leaders to drive excellence and collaboration. By rapidly translating research and innovation into practice, it delivers better patient care and health outcomes for the community.
Greater Western Sydney
UNSW is expanding its impact in Greater Western Sydney by partnering with local communities to tackle complex regional challenges. Together, we’re using research and education to drive positive change.
Rural New South Wales
UNSW is investing strategically in health precincts across NSW, strengthening regional centres like Wagga Wagga, Port Macquarie and Albury-Wodonga. By fostering collaboration and innovation, we’re building healthier communities statewide.
Canberra
UNSW is establishing a new precinct in Canberra’s CBD. Building on the University’s achievements, the new precinct will allow us to expand our offerings in Canberra by delivering world class education, research and innovation within the Parliamentary Triangle.
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- Partnering on new initiatives.
- Engaging with our community.
- Piloting new and unique opportunities.