UNSW Sydney
UNSW Sydney and the Powerhouse have announced a major new partnership, bringing together one of Australia’s leading science and technology universities with the country’s most significant cultural institution for applied arts and sciences.
The three-year partnership will see UNSW establish a dedicated presence within Powerhouse Parramatta, the new museum currently under construction and set to open in late 2026.
One of the world’s most significant new museum projects, Powerhouse and UNSW will co-design a dynamic program and collaborate on research, education and industry engagement across science, engineering, design and the arts.
The partnership strengthens Western Sydney as a world-class cultural and innovation destination, deepening connections between academia, industry, government and the community.
The program will include summits, public lectures, industry roundtables, focused on shared priorities including innovation, urban development, engineering, cultural policy and learning.
As part of the partnership, UNSW will receive naming rights to St George’s Terrace, which will be known as UNSW House — a dedicated community and learning space within Powerhouse creating a platform for learning, collaboration and engagement with the University, students, alumni, partners and NSW communities.
Powerhouse Chief Executive Lisa Havilah said the partnership with UNSW would further embed learning at the heart of the new museum.
‘This innovative partnership will bring research out of the lab and campus, and into the programming and learning experiences at Powerhouse – creating new STEM pathways for school students, industry collaboration and community engagement.’
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs said the partnership reflected a shared commitment to public good, education and innovation, and that the University is proud to be working with the Powerhouse, a truly world-class institution.
‘UNSW staff and students come from right across Sydney, and we have had a strong presence in Bankstown, Parramatta and Liverpool for close to 35 years. Over the last decade, the largest student cohorts have come across Western Sydney,’
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