UNSW Precincts

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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, health services and communities, our precincts tackle real-world challenges, accelerate research translation, deliver teaching and foster societal impact..

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:

UNSW Health Translation Hub Botany Street

Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct

The Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct (RHIP) leverages its scale, diversity and expertise to drive positive health outcomes. The UNSW Integrated Acute Services Building and the UNSW Health Translation Hub form part of RHIP.

Western Sydney Precinct

UNSW is expanding its impact in Western Sydney by partnering with local communities to tackle complex regional challenges. Together, we’re using research and education to drive positive change.

Regional and Rural Precincts

UNSW is investing strategically in precincts across NSW, strengthening regional centres like Wagga Wagga, Port Macquarie and Albury-Wodonga. By fostering collaboration and innovation, we’re building communities statewide.

UNSW Canberra City Campus building design render 2

Canberra City Precinct

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.