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Related topics: Education, Social Inclusion, Society
Science of design builds value
Design requires high-quality research to advance knowledge and practice, says Ken Friedman, Dean of Swinburne's Faculty of Design.
Innovation shaped by answers to the unknown
Below the surface of every fascinating application of research, there is a story of endeavour undertaken without direct knowledge of how its outcomes might eventually be used.
Social make-over for the corporate bottom line
As more companies and individuals explore the possibilities of corporate philanthropy and social investment, they are also keen to learn the skills to make their contributions more effective, says Michael Liffman, director of the Asia–Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy (APCSIP) at Swinburne University.
Education’s role in driving sustainability
Swinburne University of Technology’s sense of responsibility in preparing tomorrow’s leaders for the challenges of a rapidly changing, interconnected world means we are embracing a broad concept of sustainability, one that includes interrelated environmental, socio-cultural and financial dimensions.
Greyfields revisited
Australian cities’ ageing residential tracts – or ‘greyfields’ – offer environmental and economic solutions to Australia’s hunger for city housing
Social inclusion bridging the gap
Through programs and innovations at both higher education and TAFE level, Swinburne is proactively linking contemporary Australia, education, Indigenous culture and community development.
Accessible education
Social inclusion, built around wider education opportunities, is of particular relevance to Swinburne University of Technology because of its dual structure as a university and TAFE.
Internet journalism 'pens' the death of an empire
Changes wrought by the internet may, over time, match those heralded by the printing press. The challenge will be to conserve the good of the past, while embracing evolving opportunities.
Manufacturing partnerships
Swinburne has world-class expertise in advanced manufacturing and technology transfer, and continues to develop industry partnerships to foster innovations needed for future competitiveness.
Cloud riders to be the envy of web surfers
A quick scan of the daily newspaper shows just how much data-driven information is being produced these days and how everyone, from decision-makers in business and government to scientists and researchers, is drawing on ever-increasing volumes of data to try to solve problems.
Collaboration is the currency in our knowledge-based economy
Australia’s economic prosperity rests on the important contributions made by Australian universities – a point highlighted in recent reviews of the Australian Innovation System and higher education. Without creating knowledge and developing innovative minds we will not thrive in the 21st century.
Libraries turn a digital page
Derek Whitehead, head of Swinburne's libraries, discusses the quiet revolution bringing libraries into the digital age.
Research and education focus drive rapid development
Tertiary education and research are the intellectual foundation on which Australia’s future rests and the motivation driving Swinburne University of Technology’s rapid development.
