Biosafety

The UTS Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is a Vice Chancellor advisory committee that reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).

The IBC reviews, approves, monitors and regulates the use of the following agents in research and teaching carried out by the University, ensuring that all research involving animals is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation:

  • Genetically modified organisms or gene technology
  • Pathogens and microorganisms
  • Ionising radiation
  • High hazard chemicals
  • Agents requiring quarantine containment
  • Security Sensitive biological agents (SSBA)

The IBC is accredited by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) under section 98 of the Gene Technology Act 2000 (Accr-096)

UTS staff and research students can find out more information about the IBC (including submission deadlines) and biosafety guidelines via the UTS ethics sharepoint site (login required).

UTS Policies 
Committee Composition
  • A Chairperson, who is a senior active researcher with scientific expertise relevant to the research and teaching conducted at UTS
  • A Deputy Chairperson, who is an active researcher with scientific expertise relevant to the research and teaching conducted at UTS
  • Up to four (4) researchers with recent, relevant experience from Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Health
  • A person with expertise in radiation safety, e.g. Radiation Safety Officer
  • An Engineer with knowledge of testing biosafety Facilities
  • At least one person not associated with the University
Term of Reference 
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.