About the College of Science, Engineering and Health
Our vision
As a college of science, engineering and health we will build on our culture of engagement to deepen our connectedness and expand our urban and global reach to become a leading innovative provider of education and research.
Our mission
The College of Science, Engineering and Health nurtures and challenges students and staff in order to generate knowledge and solutions to transform our global and urban future.
The College of Science Engineering and Health (SEH) incorporates the fields of Sciences, Engineering, IT and Health and Medical Sciences.
Comprising ten academic schools (eight higher education schools and two TAFE schools), the College delivers a broad range of programs at apprenticeship, certificate, bachelor, masters and PhD levels. Many programs articulate between TAFE and higher education, creating pathways for further study.
Employing over 1,000 staff, the College provides onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. There is a vibrant research community attracting funding from a range of government and industry sources. In 2011, research income was approximately 25.4 million. SEH offers a range of research scholarships every year.
The College is focused on providing practical solutions to real-life problems, developing and applying new knowledge and new ways of thinking about the environment and sustainability, health and wellbeing, and advanced technologies through education, research and projects, in collaboration with a wide range of partners.
Our fundamental commitment to quality teaching ensures students have access to the latest technology and methods of teaching. Strong links with industry ensure programs remain relevant to the broader community and provide students and professionals with opportunities for workplace training, clinical practice and participation in joint research projects. Industry links and engagement with professional associations ensures the relevance of projects and strengthens future employment opportunities for graduates.
Staff within the College are committed to developing innovative teaching and work to ensure that programs have clear vocational outcomes and provide students with intellectually challenging, stimulating and enjoyable learning experiences.
The College’s goal is to be: a leading innovative global provider of education and research; an innovative provider of education and research that has an urban orientation: a deeply connected provider of education and research.
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